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| Global Score | |
| 81.2 | 93.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Sony |
| Android 10 | Android 11 |
| 2018-10-18 | 2021-07-01 |
| 6.25 x 2.98 x 0.30 inches | 6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.96 ounces | 6.60 ounces |
| Aurora black and Moroccan blue | Black, Grey and Purple |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 204.00 | $ 1300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 3840 x 1644 pixels |
| P-OLED | OLED |
| 537 pixels per inch | 643 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.72 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 18.62 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 24.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 10.89 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.28 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| 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
Xperia 1 III is much better than LG V40 ThinQ, with a 93.3 score against 81.2. Both devices we are comparing here work with Android OS, but Xperia 1 III has newer 11 version while LG V40 ThinQ has Android 10 version, providing some nice extra features and performance optimizations. The Xperia 1 III is a way newer device than LG V40 ThinQ, but it's just a little bit thicker and just a little bit heavier.
Sony Xperia 1 III features a bit better hardware performance than LG V40 ThinQ, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Sony Xperia 1 III also has a larger amount of RAM memory. The Sony Xperia 1 III counts with a slightly better looking screen than LG V40 ThinQ, because it has a little bit larger display, a higher 1644 x 3840 pixels resolution and a just a bit better number of pixels in each inch of screen.
Xperia 1 III features a lot bigger memory capacity for games and applications than LG V40 ThinQ, because although it has a slot for an external memory card that admits 976 GB smaller, it also counts with 256 GB internal storage capacity. Sony Xperia 1 III features better battery duration than LG V40 ThinQ, because it has a 36% greater battery capacity.
Sony Xperia 1 III shoots a little bit better photos and videos than LG V40 ThinQ, because although it has a smaller camera aperture which is worse for low-light photography and videos, and they both have the same resolution back camera and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, the Sony Xperia 1 III also counts with a way bigger back-facing camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors and faster video frame rates.
Although Sony Xperia 1 III is a better device, it costs a lot more than LG V40 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the LG V40 ThinQ. So if you need that extra specs and features, you can buy the Sony Xperia 1 III, otherwise you can save some money and get the LG V40 ThinQ, resigning a couple features and specifications.
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