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| Global Score | |
| 73.5 | 77.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| -- | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| 2016-10-02 | 2017-07-21 |
| 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches | 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.68 ounces | 5.15 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gray |
| Aluminum | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 282.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 8.88 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 10.01 |
| 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 | |
| 2900mAh Battery | 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.88 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG Q8 has an overall score of 77.2, which is a bit better than the Xperia XZ's 73.5 overall score. LG Q8's construction is newer, a little lighter and a bit thinner than the Xperia XZ. The LG Q8 counts with a processor that is very similar to the processor in Xperia XZ, and although the LG Q8 has 1 GB more RAM, they both have the same number of cores.
The LG Q8 counts with a more vivid display than Xperia XZ, and although they both have a screen with the same size, the LG Q8 also has more pixels per inch of screen and a better 1440 x 2560 resolution. The LG Q8 features a superior storage capacity for applications and games than Xperia XZ, and although they both have equal 32 GB internal storage, the LG Q8 also has a SD card slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB.
The LG Q8 counts with a bit superior battery duration than Xperia XZ, because it has a 3000mAh battery capacity. Xperia XZ has a bit better camera than LG Q8, because although it has a smaller aperture which is not good for low-light images and videos, and they both have the same 30 fps video frame rate and the same (4K) video resolution, the Xperia XZ also counts with a bigger sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a lot higher resolution back-facing camera.
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