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LG Extravert 2 (VN280) vs Huawei P20 (L29)

Side by side comparison between LG Extravert 2 vs Huawei P20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P20 X LG Extravert 2 (VN280) 04Points
3.2"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 (L29)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Extravert 2 (VN280)} 4 Advantages LG Extravert 2 (VN280) vs P20 (L29)} 34 Advantages Huawei P20 (L29)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)40%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
512MBvs+128GB (115GB available)229 times
More internal storage for applications and files
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)109%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+1080x2244 pixels24 times
Higher resolution screen
146 PPIvs+429 PPI194%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5.8"81%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP16 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 24MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3921 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+3400 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

5 Common items in both devices
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
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ModelExtravert 2 (VN280)P20 (L29)
Other model namesVerizon LG Extravert 2 VN280, LG VN280Huawei P20 EML-L29, Huawei P20 EML-L29C, Huawei Emily
Country or region availableUSA
USA
AustraliaUnited Arab Emirates(Europe)IndiaIndonesiaMalaysiaSingaporeThailand(Global, International)Vietnam
Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, (Global, International), Vietnam
BrandLGHuawei
Release date4/1/20144/1/2018
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 112 millimeters (2.17 x 4.41 in)70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
Display typeTFT LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels1080x2244 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI429 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
Chipset32bit64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
RAM memoryfeature not registered4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage512MB128GB (115GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps600/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP mono f/1.627mm
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.55ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported24 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby380 hours (15.8 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Blue
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข Facebook, Twitter
โ€ข Opera browser
โ€ข HAC (M4/T4)
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple
โ€ข EMUI 8.1
โ€ข Leica optics (camera)
โ€ข 24-bit/192kHz audio

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

LG Extravert 2 (VN280)Huawei P20 (L29)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.03W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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