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| Global Score | |
| 82.2 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| -- | Android 10 |
| 2018-07-30 | 2018-10-18 |
| 6.22 x 3.15 x 0.47 inches | 6.25 x 2.98 x 0.30 inches |
| 8.32 ounces | 5.96 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Aurora black and Moroccan blue |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1000.00 | $ 204.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | P-OLED |
| 760 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| 900 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 10.4 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 11.34 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 27.00mm 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 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 10.23 |
| 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3540mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.52 | 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 Xperia XZ2 Premium has a general score of 82.2, which is just a bit better than LG V40 ThinQ's general score of 81.2. The Xperia XZ2 Premium is a way thicker and way heavier phone than LG V40 ThinQ. Xperia XZ2 Premium has a more vivid screen than LG V40 ThinQ, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a better resolution of 2160 x 3840 and a higher pixel density.
LG V40 ThinQ counts with a lot bigger storage capacity for apps and games than Xperia XZ2 Premium, and although they both have equal internal storage capacity, the LG V40 ThinQ also has a slot for SD memory cards that holds up to 1,95 TB. The LG V40 ThinQ and Xperia XZ2 Premium have really similar CPUs, they have 6 GB of RAM memory and a Octa-Core processing unit.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium captures clearer photographs and videos than LG V40 ThinQ, because although it has slower 30 fps video frame rate and a tinier camera aperture which is not so good for low-light photography and videos, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium also counts with a back camera with lot more mega-pixels and a bigger sensor which offers a better photo and video quality.
Xperia XZ2 Premium has a bit longer battery life than LG V40 ThinQ, because it has a 3540mAh battery capacity.
Although Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is a better device, it costs a lot more than the LG V40 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as LG V40 ThinQ. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get the LG V40 ThinQ, giving up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most out of your money.
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