LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)

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Side by side comparison between LG G7 ThinQ vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2018 9:42 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:38 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium X LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

1440x3120

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116) Compare LG G7 ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3540
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)

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!

14 Advantages LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)46% Lighter	vs	236 grams (8.26 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)51% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+6.1"5% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 16MP2% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 19.2MP + 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Waterproof (IP?)
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1440x3120 pixels	vs	+2160x3840 pixels85% Higher resolution screen
563 PPI	vs	+760 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/3.1" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches35% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps17% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAh	vs	+3540 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

30 Common items in both devices

64GB (48GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Other model names	LG G7 Dual-sim, LMG710EMW, LM-G710EMW, LG Judy	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, Sony PF12
Country or region available	Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	6/1/2018	7/30/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 153.2 millimeters (2.83 x 6.03 in)	80 x 158 millimeters (3.15 x 6.22 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	236 grams (8.26 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels	2160x3840 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	563 PPI	760 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm107°FF	(dual camera) 19.2 megapixels 12MP mono f/1.61/2.3"
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	30mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	22mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	feature not registered
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray, Blue, Red • 100% DCI-P3 coverage • Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant • Always-on display • 32-bit/192kHz audio • DTS-X sound 7.1 channel • Quick Charge 3.0 • Miracast	• Colors: Chrome Black, Chrome Silver • HDR10 display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.424W/kg (head), 0.706W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.274W/kg (head), 1.538W/kg (body)	feature not registered