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| Global Score | |
| 79.6 | 79.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| Android 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2018-10-17 | 2017-09-21 |
| 6.22 x 2.87 x 0.39 inches | 5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 inches |
| 6.81 ounces | 5.57 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Blue, Purple and Silver |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 900.00 | $ 307.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6 inches |
| 2880 x 1440 pixels | 2880 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | P-OLED |
| 537 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| 550 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.54 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.60 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 30.00mm 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 | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3330mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.28 | 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
Sony Xperia XZ3 is a little bit better than LG V30, having a 79.6 score against 79.1. Sony Xperia XZ3's construction is newer than the LG V30's, although it's somewhat heavier and notably thicker. The Sony Xperia XZ3 counts with a bit faster processing unit than LG V30. Both of them have the same number of cores and 4 GB of RAM memory.
Xperia XZ3 features a little sharper screen than LG V30. Both of them have the same count of pixels in each inch in the display, the same resolution of 1440 x 2880px and a display of the same size. The LG V30 has much more memory for games and applications than Xperia XZ3, and although they both have exactly the same internal memory, the LG V30 also has a slot for an external memory card that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB.
The Xperia XZ3 shoots just a bit better videos and photos than LG V30, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not nice for low light photos and videos, and they both have the same video resolution and the same video frame rate, the Xperia XZ3 also counts with a lot bigger sensor which provides a lot higher photo and video quality and a better 19 mega pixels resolution camera.
The LG V30's battery performance is just as good as Xperia XZ3's battery duration, although the LG V30 has just 3300mAh of battery size.
Although Xperia XZ3 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the LG V30, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as LG V30. If you are trying to save some money, you can buy the LG V30, and give up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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