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| Global Score | |
| 73 | 77 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| Android 4.4.2 | -- |
| -- | 2016-09-29 |
| 5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 inches | 6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 6.14 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 115.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 441 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 0.30 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 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 |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.24 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Micro SIM | Dual SIM |
| 7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3200mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 690 hours standby time 15 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.96 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG V20 has an overall score of 77, which is just a bit better than the Xperia Z2a's global score of 73. LG V20's design is much thinner but just a little bit heavier than the Xperia Z2a. Sony Xperia Z2a counts with a bit better looking screen than LG V20, although it has a little smaller screen, a way lower 1920 x 1080 resolution and a just a bit worse pixel density.
The LG V20 has a way bigger memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Xperia Z2a, because it has an external memory slot that allows up to 1,95 TB and 48 GB more internal storage capacity. The Xperia Z2a features a bit better processor than LG V20, because although it has 1 GB lesser RAM memory, and they both have a Quad-Core CPU, the Xperia Z2a also counts with an extra graphics co-processor.
LG V20 counts with just a little better battery lifetime than Xperia Z2a, because it has a 7% more battery capacity. The LG V20 shoots just a bit better pictures and videos than Sony Xperia Z2a, although it has a smaller sensor taking worse quality videos and images, a lower 3840x2160 video quality and a way lower 16 megapixels resolution camera in the back.
The LG V20 is not only the best phones in our current comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to the other phones.
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