Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) vs LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II vs LG V60 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2520
12
MP
MP
8mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.8"
POLED
POLED
1080x2460
64
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
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14 Advantages 
11 Advantages | 30 Common items in both devices |
| 2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm) |
| 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| OLED / P-OLED |
| HDR10+ |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| Model | Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) |
| Other model names | ソニーXperia 5 Mark II XQAS42 (Dual-SIM) 5G | LG V60 5G LM-V600TM, LMV600TMLATMOCB (T-Mobile, Sprint) |
| Country or region available |  Japan |  USA |
| Brand | Sony | LG |
| Release date | 9/17/2020 | 3/20/2020, Announced: 2/26/2020 |
| Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in) | 77.62 x 169.35 millimeters (3.06 x 6.67 in) |
| Weight | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) | 214 grams (7.49 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | 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. |
📲 Display | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| Display type | OLED | P-OLED |
| Screen size | 6.1" inches | 6.8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) | 1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 449 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | LG UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 3.0 | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| 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 | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2000/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1700/1900 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat22 (2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (41, 46, 48) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (77, 78, 79) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 25, 41, 66, 71) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/1.912mm1/3.4"1.0µm 0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" inches | 1/1.72" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | 30mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C SlimPort® |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 25W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 9W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 21 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 576 hours (24 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| 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, Grey, Blue, Pink • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility | • Colors: Classy Blue, Classy White • Always-on display • 32-bit/192kHz audio • LG Dual Screen (optional) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.7W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |