Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) vs LG V20 (LS997)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ vs LG V20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2016 9:48 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:27 AM

Compare LG V20 X Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points LG V20 (LS997) Compare Sony Xperia XZ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG V20 (LS997)

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!

8 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	vs	14 Advantages LG V20 (LS997)
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.3" inches13% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage 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)
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+515 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.7"10% Larger screen
(back) 23MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP4% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2900 mAh	vs	+3200 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

30 Common items in both devices

2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)

64GB (50GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	V20 (LS997)
Other model names	Xperia XZ 64GB F8332 Dual-SIM, Sony Kagura DS	Sprint LG V20, LG LS997, LGLS997
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), USA	USA
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016	10/1/2016
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Triluminos X-Reality Engine	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29548	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
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	450/50 Mbps	600/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (2,3,4,5,7,12,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution	5520x4140 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@60fps Exmor RS	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17.5 hours	22 hours
Standby	610 hours (25.4 days)	104 hours (4.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
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, Platinum, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Titan, Silver • LG UX 5.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • MIL-STD-810G certified • Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	LG V20 (LS997)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)	1.03W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered