LG Q8 (2017)
#2386
Sony Xperia Z4v
#2326Category Breakdown
LG Q8 (2017)
Sony Xperia Z4v
Performance
67.266.4
Camera
83.765.1
Display
60.460.4
Battery
24.284.8
Build
75.80.2
Connectivity
65.866.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
49.550.0
Summary
- The LG Q8 (2017) features a glass front with an aluminum/plastic back, making it lightweight at 146g, while the Sony Xperia Z4v has a slightly heavier build at 162g with a more compact design.
- Both phones have a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, but the Xperia Z4v has a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the LG Q8 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, offering better efficiency compared to the Snapdragon 810 in the Xperia Z4v, which also has less RAM.
- The Q8's camera system includes a 16 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, while the Xperia Z4v boasts a higher resolution 20.7 MP camera but lacks OIS.
- Both devices have a 3000mAh battery with 18W charging, but the Xperia Z4v supports wireless charging.
- The LG Q8 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more updated software experience compared to the Xperia Z4v's Android 5.0 Lollipop.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q8 (2017)
Sony Xperia Z4v
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
Versions: H970 (Europe)
Also known as Sony Xperia Z4 E6508 for Verizon
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 10mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0"
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149 x 71.9 x 8 mm (5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
144.4 x 72.3 x 8.7 mm (5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 in)
Weight
146 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Titan
White, black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer