Google Pixel 4
#1172
LG V30
#1383Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4
LG V30
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
50.950.8
Display
84.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
65.664.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4 features a compact build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, while the LG V30 offers a slightly larger design with similar materials.
- In terms of display, the Pixel 4 has a 5.7-inch P-OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the V30 boasts a 6.0-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution and 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, the Pixel 4 is powered by the Snapdragon 855, providing better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 835 in the V30.
- The Pixel 4's camera system includes a 12.2 MP main sensor with advanced features, while the V30 has a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP main sensor and an ultrawide option.
- Battery capacity is higher in the V30 at 3300 mAh compared to the Pixel 4's 2800 mAh, but both support wireless charging.
- Software experience differs significantly, with the Pixel 4 running a more recent version of Android, ensuring timely updates and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4
LG V30
General
Release Date
2019, October 15
2017, December 05
Announced
2019, October 15
2017, August 31
Description
N/A
Versions: H930 (Europe); H930DS (Hong Kong); H933 (Canada); H931 (АТ&Т); H932 (T-Mobile); VS996 (Verizon); US998 (US Cellular); LS998U (Sprint)Other versions: LG V30+ with 128 GB storage; LG Signature Edition with 256 GB storage & 6 GB RAM; LG V30+ Dual H930DS with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.7"
6"
Type
P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR
P-OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS13 MP, f/1.9, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AFTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
5 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min10W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.32 in)
151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight
162 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Aurora Black, Cloud Silver, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet, Raspberry Rose
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes