Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 82.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| 2019-05-07 | 2018-03-09 |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 5.57 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | 16 777 216 |
| Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 167.00 | $ 930.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2880 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | P-OLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.60 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.32 inches (1/3.09") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.68 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
LG V30S ThinQ is a little bit better than Google Pixel 3a XL, having a score of 82.5 against 78.9. The LG V30S ThinQ design is a little bit thinner and a little bit lighter than Google Pixel 3a XL, although it was released a bit more more than a year before. These devices come with Android OS (operating system), but LG V30S ThinQ has newer 8.0 Oreo version while Google Pixel 3a XL has Android 11, so it provides the user lots of additional features.
The LG V30S ThinQ has a little better hardware performance than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have the same number of cores, the LG V30S ThinQ also has a greater amount of RAM memory. The LG V30S ThinQ features a little more vivid display than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have a same size screen, the LG V30S ThinQ also has a better 1440 x 2880 resolution and more pixels per screen inch.
The LG V30S ThinQ has a way bigger storage for applications and games than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a slot for an external memory card that supports up to 1,95 TB and 64 GB more internal storage capacity. The Google Pixel 3a XL features a bit superior battery life than LG V30S ThinQ, because it has a 3700mAh battery capacity.
LG V30S ThinQ has just a bit better camera than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a smaller back camera sensor which offers a lower photo and video quality, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality and the same 30 fps video frame rates, the LG V30S ThinQ also counts with a larger aperture and a way higher 16 mega pixels resolution back camera.
Although LG V30S ThinQ is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Google Pixel 3a XL. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy Google Pixel 3a XL, and give up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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