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| Global Score | |
| 79.6 | 82.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| 2018-10-17 | 2018-03-09 |
| 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 | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 900.00 | $ 930.00 |
| 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 | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.54 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 17.06 |
| 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 | -- |
| 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 |
| 10.45 | 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, 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
LG V30S ThinQ is just a bit better than the Xperia XZ3, getting a overall score of 82.5 against 79.6. The LG V30S ThinQ is a somewhat lighter and thinner device than the Xperia XZ3, although they were only released with a few months difference. Both of these phones use Android OS, but the LG V30S ThinQ has the older 8.0 Oreo version while Xperia XZ3 has Android 9.0 Pie.
Xperia XZ3 counts with a bit better hardware performance than LG V30S ThinQ, although it has 2 GB lesser RAM, they both have a Octa-Core processor. Sony Xperia XZ3 features just a bit better display than LG V30S ThinQ. Both of them have a greater pixels quantity per inch in the display, a same size display and an equal resolution of 1440 x 2880.
The LG V30S ThinQ counts with a very superior memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Sony Xperia XZ3, because it has an external SD slot that holds up to 1,95 TB and 128 GB internal storage capacity. LG V30S ThinQ has a battery duration that's just as good as Xperia XZ3's battery life, although the LG V30S ThinQ has 3300mAh of battery capacity.
Xperia XZ3 shoots clearer pictures and videos than LG V30S ThinQ, because although it has a smaller camera aperture which is not recommended for shooting images and videos in poorly lited situations, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and the same video frame rate, the Xperia XZ3 also counts with a lot larger camera sensor which provides a much better photo and video quality and a back-facing camera with a higher resolution.
LG V30S ThinQ costs a little more money than the Xperia XZ3, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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