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| Global Score | |
| 77.2 | 77.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Sony |
| Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 5.1 |
| 2017-07-21 | 2015-09-02 |
| 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches | 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.15 ounces | 5.43 ounces |
| Gray | Black, Gold, Green and White |
| Metal | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 409.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 565 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.91 | 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 | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 24.00mm 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 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 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 | 2900mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 520 hours standby time 13.2 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia Z5 is a little bit better than LG Q8, having a general score of 77.6 against 77.2. Both of these devices use Android OS (operating system), but the Sony Xperia Z5 has 5.1 version and LG Q8 has Android 7.0 Nougat version. The Sony Xperia Z5 construction is just a little bit thinner than the LG Q8, but it is a little heavier and was released only 23 months before.
The LG Q8 counts with a slightly better looking display than Xperia Z5, and although they both have a screen of the same size, the LG Q8 also has a higher 1440 x 2560px resolution and a higher pixel amount in each inch of screen. LG Q8 features a lot bigger memory for games and applications than Sony Xperia Z5, and although they both have equal 32 GB internal storage capacity, the LG Q8 also has a SD extension slot that supports up to 1,95 TB.
The Sony Xperia Z5 has a bit better CPU than LG Q8, because although it has 1 GB less RAM, it also counts with a larger number of cores and a graphics processor. The Sony Xperia Z5 shoots a little bit better photos and videos than LG Q8, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates, a F1.8 diafragm aperture and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the Sony Xperia Z5 also has a bigger sensor taking better quality videos and photos and a much more megapixels back camera.
The LG Q8 has a little better battery life than Xperia Z5, because it has a 3 percent more battery capacity.
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