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| Global Score | |
| 74.6 | 82.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| -- | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| 2017-10-01 | 2018-03-09 |
| 5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 inches | 5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 5.57 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Pink and Silver | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 600.00 | $ 930.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.6 inches | 6 inches |
| 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) | 2880 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | P-OLED |
| 319 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.6 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 8.88 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.60 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.32 inches (1/3.09") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.34 | 9.9 |
| 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 | |
| 2700mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.64 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The LG V30S ThinQ has a global score of 82.5, which is much better than the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact's overall score of 74.6. LG V30S ThinQ's body is extremely thinner but a little bit heavier than the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, and both were only released with a few months difference. The LG V30S ThinQ features a more vivid screen than Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, because it has a much larger display, a much higher pixels amount per inch of display and a much higher 1440 x 2880 resolution.
The LG V30S ThinQ features a bit better processing power than Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the LG V30S ThinQ also has more RAM. The Xperia XZ1 Compact shoots a little bit better photographs and videos than LG V30S ThinQ, because although it has a tinier diafragm aperture which is not nice for low-light captures and videos, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition and the same video frame rate, the Xperia XZ1 Compact also counts with a higher 19 megapixels resolution camera and a way bigger back-facing camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors.
LG V30S ThinQ counts with a much better storage to store more apps and games than Xperia XZ1 Compact, because it has a SD memory card expansion slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB and more internal storage. The LG V30S ThinQ has superior battery duration than Xperia XZ1 Compact, because it has 3300mAh of battery capacity.
LG V30S ThinQ costs a lot more money than the Xperia XZ1 Compact, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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