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| Global Score | |
| 78.3 | 77 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| 2017-09-19 | 2016-09-29 |
| 5.83 x 2.87 x 0.29 inches | 6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.50 ounces | 6.14 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Pink and Silver | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 115.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.36 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 29.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.36 inches (1/2.8") 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 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2700mAh Battery | 3200mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 4.64 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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
Xperia XZ1 has an overall score of 78.3, which is just a bit better than LG V20's score of 77. The Xperia XZ1 construction is newer, just a little bit thinner and somewhat lighter than LG V20. Xperia XZ1 counts with just a bit better hardware performance than LG V20, and although they both have the same RAM amount, the Xperia XZ1 also has a larger number of cores.
The LG V20 has a bit sharper screen than Xperia XZ1, because it has a better 1440 x 2560 resolution, a bit bigger screen and a just a little greater pixel amount in each display inch. LG V20's memory capacity for apps and games is very similar to the Xperia XZ1 one, they have a SD memory card expansion slot that supports up to 1,95 TB and exactly the same 64 GB internal storage.
The LG V20 features better battery lifetime than Xperia XZ1, because it has a 3200mAh battery capacity. Xperia XZ1 captures clearer pictures and videos than LG V20, because although it has a smaller aperture which is not so good for shooting photos or video in low-light situations, and they both have the same video frame rate and the same (4K) video definition, the Xperia XZ1 also counts with a larger sensor capturing better quality pictures and a camera with a higher 19 mega-pixels resolution.
Although Xperia XZ1 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the LG V20, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the LG V20. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get LG V20, and give up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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