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Nokia 9 PureView vs LG V10 (VS990)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9 PureView vs LG V10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG V10 X Nokia 9 PureView 26Points
5.99"
POLED

1440x2880

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3320
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 9 PureView

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9 PureView} 26 Advantages Nokia 9 PureView vs V10 (VS990)} 9 Advantages LG V10 (VS990)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core71%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)116%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsStainless steel and plastic frame, glass front, plastic back
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2880 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs1440x2560 pixels
+538 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs515 PPI
+5.99"5%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(6 cameras) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 20MP98%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3320 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2.6" inches12%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
IP67 certifiedvs+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
f/1.8 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
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ModelNokia 9 PureViewV10 (VS990)
Other model namesNokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094Verizon LG V10 VS990, LG VS990, LG HPF
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaLG
Release date2/1/201910/8/2015
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)79.3 x 159.6 millimeters (3.12 x 6.28 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backStainless steel and plastic frame, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.99" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2880 pixels (18:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)538 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTA-1082 version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TA-1087 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TA-1094 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16
VoLTE
TA-1082 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1087 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1094 version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
Back camera (main camera)(6 cameras)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide
12MP mono
12MP mono
12MP mono
0.3MP TOF 3D
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels(dual front camera)
5 megapixels
5MP
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3320 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 1.0
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered16 hours
Standbyfeature not registered168 hours (7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Blue
• Android One
• Zeiss optics back cameras
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Black, White
• 2.1" secondary display 160x1040 pixels
• Dual front camera
• Knock Code
• Hi-Fi DAC sound
• Quick Charge 2.0
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 40min
• MIL-STD-810G certified: shock resistant

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9 PureViewLG V10 (VS990)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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