Which is a better flagship smartphone?
As Google just released their Google Pixel 2 XL smartphone, we just couldn’t help but compare it to the LG V30. Bearing the same flagship title for their brand, which offers the best features?
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Display
No problem in comparing the display since the Pixel 2 XL and LG V30 sports a 6-inch 2880 x 1440 POLED display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. However, the LG V30 has a 3.5mm headphone jack whilst the Pixel 2 XL has their wireless Pixel buds since they killed their jack.
Memory and Storage
Both the Pixel 2 XL and LG V30 is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. Both the devices also offer 4GB RAM coupled with 64/128GB ROM options. Yet, the Pixel 2 XL doesn’t have an expandable storage.
Camera, Other Features
Its dual camera against one. The V30 boasts a rear dual 16MP+13MP with f/1.6, f/1.9 aperture. The Pixel 2 XL, on the other hand, has a 12.2 MP rear shooter with f/1.8. As of now, the Pixel 2 is hailed the best camera smartphone. That is, according to DxOLabs.
Nonetheless, the V30 has a 3300 mAh battery while the Pixel 2 XL has a 3520mAh. The Pixel 2 XL has the upper hand in terms of UI since it already runs Android O and has 3years worth of security updates. LG V30 takes the cake in terms of audio experience since it features 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter).
What are your thoughts on the smartphone face-off? Which is more convenient and easier to use? Share your comments below!
LG V30 vs Google Pixel 2 XL Full specs comparison, Philippine pricing, release
| SPECS | LG V30 | Google Pixel 2 XL |
| Display | 6-inch 2880×1440 Quad HD OLED screen, with Floating Bar | 6.0 inches 1440 x 2880 P-OLED capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm, 158g weight | 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm, 175 g |
| Design | Gorilla Glass 5 body, IP68 water/dust resistant | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, IP67 water resistant |
| Colors | Aurora Black, Cloud Silver, Moroccan Blue, and Lavender Violet 2 | Just Black, Black & White |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor | Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| Graphics | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540 |
| Memory | 64 GB, 4 GB RAM, microSD 128 GB, 4 GB RAM – V30+ |
64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM |
| Main Camera | Dual 16 MP (f/1.6, OIS, 3-axis, laser & phase detection autofocus) + 13 MP (f/1.9, no AF), LED flash | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, OIS, phase detection & laser autofocus, dual-LED flash |
| Multimedia | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5″ sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size | 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2″ sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, 1080p |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot, Bt 5.0, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Security | Fingerprint sensor at the back | Fingerprint sensor at the back |
| OS | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), LG UX 6.0+ | Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 3520 mAh battery |
| Ports | USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack | USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, no headphone jack |
| Official PH Price | $800 or P39,000 SRP | $849 or P43,400/64GB, $949 or P48,500/128GB |
| Availability date | September 2017 | October 2017 |
| Where to buy | Official LG stores, authorized online stores | Official Google stores, authorized online stores |
