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| Global Score | |
| 82.5 | 80.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 8.0 Oreo | -- |
| 2018-03-09 | 2018-10-18 |
| 5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 inches | 6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.57 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Pink and White |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 930.00 | $ 194.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 2880 x 1440 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 537 pixels per inch | 522 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 17.06 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.60 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.32 inches (1/3.09") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") 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 |
| 9.9 | 9.79 |
| 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 | |
| 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3430mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.28 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The LG V30S ThinQ is slightly better than the Google Pixel 3 XL, having a score of 82.5 against 80.7. The LG V30S ThinQ is a just a little thinner and somewhat lighter device than Google Pixel 3 XL, even though both were only released with a couple months difference. The LG V30S ThinQ and the Google Pixel 3 XL both feature very similar displays, because although the Google Pixel 3 XL has a quite lower pixel amount per display inch, it also counts with a bit bigger screen and a little higher 1440 x 2960 resolution.
The LG V30S ThinQ counts with a very superior storage for applications and games than Google Pixel 3 XL, because it has 128 GB internal storage and a slot for an external memory card that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB. The LG V30S ThinQ has just a bit better processing power than Google Pixel 3 XL, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the LG V30S ThinQ also has a higher amount of RAM memory.
The LG V30S ThinQ shoots slightly better videos and photos than Google Pixel 3 XL, because although it has a tinier sensor capturing worse quality images, and they both have the same video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, the LG V30S ThinQ also counts with a bigger aperture and a camera with a way higher 16 MP resolution.
The Google Pixel 3 XL counts with a bit better battery duration than LG V30S ThinQ, because it has a 4 percent more battery size.
Although LG V30S ThinQ is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Google Pixel 3 XL, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Google Pixel 3 XL. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy Google Pixel 3 XL, and give up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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