Storm Score 61 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet The Verge highest score
% Positive 0% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the LG G8 ThinQ’s display and processor but fault its high price and gimmicky features.”

Certified
Mixed
Reception
61 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
0%
0%
100%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 0 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 4 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Hole‑less vibrating top speaker
  • Video portrait mode
  • Vibrant OLED screen
  • Smooth multitasking performance
  • Long battery life
  • Competent Android core

Points of Contention

  • Hand ID unlock
  • Mid‑air gesture controls
  • Design
  • Price
  • Excessive pre-installed apps

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
65
Cameron Faulkner
The Verge

“It checks a lot of boxes, except the ones that really matter.”

Mixed 6.5/10
60
Matt Swider
TechRadar

“None of these are reasons to overpay for this otherwise good but not great phone.”

Mixed 3/5
60
Julian Chokkattu
Digital Trends

“At $840, the LG G8 ThinQ doesn’t excite the way a phone at this price should.”

Mixed 3/5
60
Michael Simon
PCWorld

“The LG G8 has a great screen and processor, but its gimmicks are just too much to bear.”

Mixed 3/5

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