Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) vs LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)

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

9/16/2018 9:39 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:38 PM

Compare LG G7 ThinQ X Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3540
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM) Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

1440x3120

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)

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 XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	vs	13 Advantages LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+2160x3840 pixels85% Higher resolution screen	vs	1440x3120 pixels
+760 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	563 PPI
+1/2.3" inches35% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.1" inches
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps17% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+3540 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
236 grams (8.26 ounces)	vs	+162 grams (5.67 ounces)46% Lighter
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)51% Thinner
5.8"	vs	+6.1"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 19.2MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 16MP2% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Waterproof (IP?)	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

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

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
Other model names	KDDI Corporation Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, Sony PF12	LG G7 G710EM, LMG710EM, LM-G710EM, LG Judy
Country or region available	Japan	South Africa, (Latin America), Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Israel, (Global, International)
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	7/30/2018	6/1/2018
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	80 x 158 millimeters (3.15 x 6.22 in)	71.9 x 153.2 millimeters (2.83 x 6.03 in)
Weight	236 grams (8.26 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	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 XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.8" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	2160x3840 pixels	1440x3120 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	760 PPI	563 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
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 630
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	64GB (48GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	1024/150 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	UMTS 800/850/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,13,17,18,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 19.2 megapixels 12MP mono f/1.61/2.3"	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm107°FF
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	30mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase 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 only main camera	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 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	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Digital TV FullSeg	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3540 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
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: 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	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.424W/kg (head), 0.706W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.274W/kg (head), 1.538W/kg (body)