LG V30S ThinQ
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Razer Phone 2
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LG V30S ThinQ
Razer Phone 2
Performance
85.483.4
Camera
84.685.6
Display
88.284.2
Battery
86.788.7
Build
80.579.9
Connectivity
69.964.5
Audio
8.9100.0
Overall
67.972.3
Summary
- The LG V30S ThinQ features a 6.0-inch P-OLED display with HDR10 support, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks, while the Razer Phone 2 has a smaller 5.72-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, enhancing fluidity in gaming and scrolling.
- In terms of performance, the V30S is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, whereas the Razer Phone 2 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, offering better gaming performance.
- The V30S has a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP main sensor and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, while the Razer Phone 2 has a 12 MP dual-camera system with 2x optical zoom, but with a lower overall megapixel count.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Razer Phone 2 at 4000 mAh compared to the V30S's 3300 mAh, both supporting wireless charging.
- Build quality is premium for both, with Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, but the Razer Phone 2 is heavier at 220g versus the V30S's 158g.
- Software-wise, both run Android Oreo, with the Razer Phone 2 offering an upgrade to Android Pie and stereo speakers, while the V30S retains a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG V30S ThinQ
Razer Phone 2
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
Also known as LG V30S+ ThinQ with 256 GB storage
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.72"
Type
P-OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, 580 nits (typ)
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
64GB 8GB 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/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS13 MP, f/1.9, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/30/60/120fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min10W wireless
18W wired, QC415W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
158.5 x 79 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)
Weight
158 g
220 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
New Maroccan Blue, New Platinum Gray
Mirror back, Rugged satin
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (THX-certified amplifiers)
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 6
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass