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| Global Score | |
| 82.5 | 81 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Sony |
| Android 8.0 Oreo | -- |
| 2018-03-09 | 2019-10-02 |
| 5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 inches | 6.22 x 2.68 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.57 ounces | 5.78 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Blue, Grey and Red |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 930.00 | $ 848.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2880 x 1440 pixels | 2520 x 1080 pixels |
| P-OLED | OLED |
| 537 pixels per inch | 449 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.06 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.60 aperture | f/1.60 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.32 inches (1/3.09") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") 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 (120 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 |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.28 | 5.12 |
| 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
LG V30S ThinQ is slightly better than Xperia 5, having a global score of 82.5 against 81. Even though LG V30S ThinQ is older than the Xperia 5, it's construction is just a little lighter and just a bit thinner. The LG V30S ThinQ has just a bit better display than Sony Xperia 5, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a just a bit more pixels per inch in the display and a better resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels.
LG V30S ThinQ features a much bigger memory capacity to install games and applications than Sony Xperia 5, and although they both have the same 128 GB internal memory, the LG V30S ThinQ also has an external SD slot that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. Sony Xperia 5 features a little bit better performance than LG V30S ThinQ. Both of them have 8 cores and a 6 GB RAM.
The LG V30S ThinQ shoots clearer photos and videos than Sony Xperia 5, because although it has a smaller back camera sensor capturing lower quality images, and they both have the same camera aperture, the same (4K) video resolution and the same 30 frames per second video frame rate, the LG V30S ThinQ also counts with a back camera with way more megapixels.
LG V30S ThinQ has a bit better battery performance than Sony Xperia 5, because it has a 3300mAh battery capacity against 3140mAh.
LG V30S ThinQ is a little more expensive than the Xperia 5, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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