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| Global Score | |
| 73.3 | 77 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| -- | 2016-09-29 |
| 6.14 x 2.64 x 0.32 inches | 6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches |
| 6.07 ounces | 6.14 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| Glass | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 115.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2520 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 449 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 730 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 6.21 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 15.42 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 29.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.36 inches (1/2.8") sensor |
| -- | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 7.48 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Battery | 3200mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.8 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG V20 is a little bit better than the Xperia 5 IV, getting a 77 score against 73.3. The LG V20 design is a little heavier but a little thinner than Xperia 5 IV. The LG V20 counts with a much better performing processor than Sony Xperia 5 IV, although it has lesser RAM and a lower number of cores (but faster).
LG V20 features a more vivid screen than Xperia 5 IV, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a little higher pixels quantity per inch of screen and a slightly higher resolution of 1440 x 2560. The Xperia 5 IV features just a bit more memory to install applications and games than LG V20, because although it has a slot for external memory cards that admits 976 GB smaller, it also counts with more internal storage.
Xperia 5 IV counts with a superior battery performance than LG V20, because it has a 5000mAh battery capacity. LG V20 has a very superior camera than Xperia 5 IV, because although it has a lot tinier sensor capturing less light and washed colors, it also counts with a way more megapixels back-facing camera.
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