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| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 83.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-10 |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.46 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Aurora black |
| Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 167.00 | $ 243.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| 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 | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.23 |
| 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 | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.68 | 5.92 |
| 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 |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG V50 ThinQ is just a bit better than Google Pixel 3a XL, getting an 83.7 score against 78.9. These devices include Android OS (Operating System), but the LG V50 ThinQ has older 10 version and Google Pixel 3a XL has Android 11. LG V50 ThinQ's design is just a bit heavier and a little bit thicker than Google Pixel 3a XL.
The LG V50 ThinQ features just a little better performance than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the LG V50 ThinQ also has a greater amount of RAM. LG V50 ThinQ counts with a slightly better looking display than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120, a little larger display and more pixels per inch in the display.
LG V50 ThinQ features just a bit better camera than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a lesser mega-pixels back facing camera, a lower video quality and a smaller back camera sensor taking worse quality videos and pictures, it also counts with a bigger aperture for better photos and video in low light environments.
LG V50 ThinQ features much more memory for games and applications than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has an external memory slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB and 64 GB more internal memory capacity. The LG V50 ThinQ features a little longer battery lifetime than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a 4000mAh battery size.
Although LG V50 ThinQ is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Google Pixel 3a XL. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get Google Pixel 3a XL, and give up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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