LG V50S ThinQ 5G
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vivo iQOO 3 5G
#1108Category Breakdown
LG V50S ThinQ 5G
vivo iQOO 3 5G
Performance
93.088.7
Camera
96.164.6
Display
80.486.3
Battery
88.730.1
Build
81.196.4
Connectivity
87.386.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
77.563.1
Summary
- The LG V50S ThinQ 5G features a sturdy build with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and Gorilla Glass 6 on the back, while the vivo iQOO 3 5G also uses Gorilla Glass 6 but is slightly heavier.
- Both devices have a 60Hz refresh rate, but the V50S has a 6.4-inch OLED display compared to the iQOO's 6.44-inch Super AMOLED, which offers HDR10+ support and higher brightness.
- In terms of performance, the V50S is powered by the Snapdragon 855, while the iQOO 3 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 865, providing better overall performance.
- The camera setup on the V50S includes a 12 MP main sensor with OIS, whereas the iQOO 3 boasts a 48 MP main sensor without OIS but includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses.
- Battery capacity is higher in the iQOO 3 at 4400 mAh with faster charging at 55W, while the V50S has a 4000 mAh battery with 21W charging.
- Software-wise, the V50S runs Android 9.0 but is upgradable to Android 12, while the iQOO 3 comes with Android 10 and iQOO UI 1.0, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG V50S ThinQ 5G
vivo iQOO 3 5G
General
Release Date
2019
2020, February 25
Announced
2019
2020, February 25
Description
LG Dual Screen included in the box
Versions: V1955A (China); I1927, I1928 (India)Also known as Vivo iQOO 3 (5G)
Display
Size
6.4"
6.44"
Type
OLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 650
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (standard), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 9mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.5, 50mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
4400 mAh
Charging Details
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
55W wired, 50% in 15 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.3 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
158.5 x 74.9 x 9.2 mm (6.24 x 2.95 x 0.36 in)
Weight
192 g
214.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Aurora Black
Volcano Orange, Tornado Black, Quantum Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/75 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE, 5G (3.3 Gbps DL)
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass