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| Global Score | |
| 71.8 | 79.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Sony |
| -- | Android 5.1 |
| 2017-08-02 | 2015-09-02 |
| 5.61 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches | 6.08 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.26 ounces | 6.35 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Gold and Gray |
| Aluminum | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 205.00 | $ 545.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 3840 pixels (4K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 439 pixels per inch | 801 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 10.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 8940 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Octa-Core 1400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 505 GPU | Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.64 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 8.56 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.8 | 10.56 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3430mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 630 hours standby time 15.2 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xperia Z5 Premium has a general score of 79.8, which is better than LG Q6's overall score of 71.8. Xperia Z5 Premium's design is a bit thinner than the LG Q6, but it's somewhat heavier and was released only 23 months before. The Xperia Z5 Premium counts with a bit better processor than LG Q6, and although they both have 3 GB of RAM memory and 8 CPU cores, the Xperia Z5 Premium also has an additional graphics co-processor.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium counts with a much better screen than LG Q6, and although they both have a same size screen, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium also has a much higher 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution and a lot more pixels per inch of screen. The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium shoots a lot better photographs and videos than LG Q6, because it has a much higher 23 mega pixels resolution camera in the back, a bigger aperture and a lot better video definition.
The LG Q6 has a very superior memory to install games and applications than Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, and although they both have equal 32 GB internal memory capacity, the LG Q6 also has a slot for SD memory cards that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Xperia Z5 Premium features a bit better battery duration than LG Q6, because it has a 3430mAh battery size.
Although Xperia Z5 Premium is a better device, it is way more expensive than the LG Q6, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the LG Q6. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy the LG Q6, giving up a few specs and features, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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