Hi there, this is my first thread. 
Just trying to list some of the things the G7's S845 chipset and underlying Android Oreo OS would allow for but which are not available in the current state of the LG G7. This concerns the European model, although it may share the feature aspects with its other counterparts.
I shall concentrate on the sheer existence of a feature, not on how one likes or even needs it. This aims to avoid posts like "yeah, it's not there but nobody needs it anyway" and ensuing discussions of any kind.
Feel free to correct me on my conclusions and also add your points if you like. I aim to update the list in a timely manner.
Reference docs and links
Link to the Snapdragon's 845 capabilities: https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/processors/comparison
And in more detail (plus PR speak): https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon-845-mobile-platform
Android Oreo (PR and overview): https://www.android.com/versions/oreo-8-0/
GSMArena's feature and spec overview (not to be taken as 100% accurate)
Hardware stuff
Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 technology
Is it available? Does the included charger support it? My current understanding (source: threads in this forum) leads me to think that there's a Quick Charge 3 charger and technology in use.
USB C to HDMI and/or DisplayPort
Not sure if this is a dedicated hardware limitation (missing chip, etc.) or something LG has disabled in the OS. I haven't tried this output method so far but from forum reports, it seems like it's not available.
[Edit] Seems like LG disabled it.
Software items (might overlap with hardware stuff at times)
Ultra HD 4K (3840x2160) 60fps video recording
[Edit] Came with "V10f" update in July. It therefore is available.
Slow motion HD (720p) video up to 480fps or FHD (1080p) up to 240fps
I saw the 240fps feature being available but only in 720p whereas the Snapdragon is capable of 480fps at that resolution.
Android Guest mode (account). What is this?
There's an option to add other accounts on your device but not the dedicated "guest" feature which enables some more restrictive rights than just adding another user.
WIFI calling (VoWiFi)
[Edit] available since the update -see VoLTE text for details-
Voice over LTE (VoLTE); VoWIFI
[Edit] There was an update today which seems to have added some carriers, which includes mine. I guess LG is on it to provide the functionality to more people as it becomes more relevant.
Additionally, the corresponding update is called ""VoLTE VoWIFI Enabler" and came automatically via the integrated updater. So there's reason to believe that VoWIFI also gained more support (which I cannot test personally). I shall mark both points as being available form now on.
Format SD card as internal storage
Does not work. Enforcing "allow apps on external" via developer options does not touch on this functionality but may serve to help in some cases where apps, by default, do not offer the option to use the sd card.
Scramble PIN entry keypad
A small item, but I kinda liked it in other OS versions. I actually have that option with other phones but not with the LG G7.
(auto) "OK" after PIN entry
Adding to the above item, it would be neat to not being bound to press ok after entering the correct PIN.
Use volume keys (long press) to change to next/previous track
I'm actually amazed that this feature isn't available. Seems like a trait most original OS implementations share, while every custom ROM I owned of course supported it.
Misc
(Officially) Unlocked bootloader
[Edit] Done: https://www.xda-developers.com/international-lg-g7-bootloader-unlock/
Just trying to list some of the things the G7's S845 chipset and underlying Android Oreo OS would allow for but which are not available in the current state of the LG G7. This concerns the European model, although it may share the feature aspects with its other counterparts. I shall concentrate on the sheer existence of a feature, not on how one likes or even needs it. This aims to avoid posts like "yeah, it's not there but nobody needs it anyway" and ensuing discussions of any kind.
Feel free to correct me on my conclusions and also add your points if you like.
I aim to update the list in a timely manner.Reference docs and links
Link to the Snapdragon's 845 capabilities: https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/processors/comparison
And in more detail (plus PR speak): https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon-845-mobile-platform
Android Oreo (PR and overview): https://www.android.com/versions/oreo-8-0/
GSMArena's feature and spec overview (not to be taken as 100% accurate)
Hardware stuff
Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 technology
Is it available? Does the included charger support it? My current understanding (source: threads in this forum) leads me to think that there's a Quick Charge 3 charger and technology in use.
USB C to HDMI and/or DisplayPort
Not sure if this is a dedicated hardware limitation (missing chip, etc.) or something LG has disabled in the OS. I haven't tried this output method so far but from forum reports, it seems like it's not available.
[Edit] Seems like LG disabled it.
Software items (might overlap with hardware stuff at times)
Ultra HD 4K (3840x2160) 60fps video recording
[Edit] Came with "V10f" update in July. It therefore is available.
Slow motion HD (720p) video up to 480fps or FHD (1080p) up to 240fps
I saw the 240fps feature being available but only in 720p whereas the Snapdragon is capable of 480fps at that resolution.
Android Guest mode (account). What is this?
There's an option to add other accounts on your device but not the dedicated "guest" feature which enables some more restrictive rights than just adding another user.
WIFI calling (VoWiFi)
[Edit] available since the update -see VoLTE text for details-
Voice over LTE (VoLTE); VoWIFI
[Edit] There was an update today which seems to have added some carriers, which includes mine. I guess LG is on it to provide the functionality to more people as it becomes more relevant.
Additionally, the corresponding update is called ""VoLTE VoWIFI Enabler" and came automatically via the integrated updater. So there's reason to believe that VoWIFI also gained more support (which I cannot test personally). I shall mark both points as being available form now on.
Format SD card as internal storage
Does not work. Enforcing "allow apps on external" via developer options does not touch on this functionality but may serve to help in some cases where apps, by default, do not offer the option to use the sd card.
Scramble PIN entry keypad
A small item, but I kinda liked it in other OS versions. I actually have that option with other phones but not with the LG G7.
(auto) "OK" after PIN entry
Adding to the above item, it would be neat to not being bound to press ok after entering the correct PIN.
Use volume keys (long press) to change to next/previous track
I'm actually amazed that this feature isn't available. Seems like a trait most original OS implementations share, while every custom ROM I owned of course supported it.
Misc
(Officially) Unlocked bootloader
[Edit] Done: https://www.xda-developers.com/international-lg-g7-bootloader-unlock/
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