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| Global Score | |
| 77.2 | 79.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Sony |
| Android 7.0 Nougat | -- |
| 2017-07-21 | 2018-04-05 |
| 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches | 6.02 x 2.83 x 0.44 inches |
| 5.15 ounces | 6.98 ounces |
| Gray | Black, Green, Pink and Silver |
| Metal | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 565 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | 700 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 11.34 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 19.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 10.67 |
| 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, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3180mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Xperia XZ2 has a global score of 79.1, which is just a bit better than LG Q8's 77.2 overall score. Even being the best phone we compare here, Xperia XZ2's construction is a lot thicker and notably heavier than LG Q8. The LG Q8 counts with a slightly better looking display than Sony Xperia XZ2, because although it has a quite smaller display and way more opaque screen, it also counts with a better resolution of 1440 x 2560px and a greater display pixel density.
The LG Q8 counts with more memory for games and applications than Xperia XZ2, because although it has 0 less internal storage capacity, it also counts with an external SD slot that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Xperia XZ2 has a little bit better hardware performance than LG Q8, and although they both have 4 GB of RAM, the Xperia XZ2 also has more cpu cores.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 features just a bit better battery life than LG Q8, because it has a 3180mAh battery size. Xperia XZ2 takes clearer photos and videos than LG Q8, because although it has a smaller camera aperture, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the Xperia XZ2 also counts with better 60 fps video frame rates, a larger sensor which gives a higher image and video quality and a better resolution back camera.
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