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LG V30 vs LG V20
Comparing the LG V30 vs LG V20 across performance, display, camera, battery and storage to help determine the better smartphone.
Here is the summary of the results:
Performance: LG V30 runs at a higher processing speed of 2.45 GHz, while LG V20 runs at 2.15 GHz, making LG V30 the better performer.
Display: LG V30 offers a screen size of 6 inches, while LG V20 offers 5.7 inches, making LG V30 the larger display of the two. LG V30 features a P-OLED display compared to LG V20's IPS LCD, making LG V30 the better display of the two.
Rear Camera: Both LG V30 and LG V20 feature a 16 MP primary rear camera.
Front Camera: Both LG V30 and LG V20 feature a 5 MP primary front camera.
Battery: LG V30 offers a higher battery capacity with 3300 mAh, while LG V20 offers 3200 mAh, making LG V30 better for longer battery life.
Storage: Both LG V30 and LG V20 offer the same internal storage of 64 GB.
Summary
Spec Score
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78%
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76%
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Release Date
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N/A
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02 Dec, 2016
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Performance
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Snapdragon 835
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Snapdragon 820
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Octa Core (upto 2.45 GHz)
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Quad Core (upto 2.15 GHz)
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4 GB RAM
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4 GB RAM
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Main Display
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6.0 inches (15.24 cm)
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5.7 inches (14.48 cm)
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P-OLED
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IPS LCD
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1440x2880 px (QHD+)
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1440x2560 px (QHD+)
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Cover Display
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N/A
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2.1 inches (5.33 cm)
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N/A
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160x1040 px
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Rear Camera
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16 MP
Primary Camera
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16 MP
Primary Camera
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13 MP
Camera
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8 MP
Camera
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Front Camera
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5 MP
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5 MP
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Battery
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3300 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Quick Charging
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Quick Charging
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Wireless Charging
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No Wireless Charging
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Storage
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64 GB
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64 GB
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Expert Review
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N/A
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8.0/10
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Pros
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Cons
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User Ratings
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N/A
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4.1/5
(153 ratings)
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Video
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User Feedback
General
Launch Date
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N/A
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Dec 02, 2016
(Official)
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Operating System
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Android v7.1.2 (Nougat)
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Android v7.0 (Nougat)
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Custom UI
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N/A
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LG UI
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Performance
Performance Rating
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Good
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Good
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Chipset
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
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Processor
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Octa core
2.45 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 280 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 280 |
Quad core
2.15 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 1.6 GHz, Dual core, Kryo |
Architecture (The higher, the better)
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64 bit
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64 bit
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Graphics (GPU)
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Adreno 540
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Adreno 530
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RAM
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4 GB
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4 GB
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RAM Type
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LPDDR4X
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LPDDR4
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Display
Display Rating
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Best In Class
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Best In Class
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Display Type
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P-OLED
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IPS LCD
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Screen Size
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6.0 inches (15.24 cm)
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5.7 inches (14.48 cm)
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Resolution
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1440x2880 px (QHD+)
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1440x2560 px (QHD+)
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Aspect Ratio
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18:9
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N/A
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Pixel Density
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537 ppi
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515 ppi
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
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81.22 %
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71.73 %
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Screen Protection
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Corning Gorilla Glass v5
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Corning Gorilla
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Bezel-less Display
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Yes
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N/A
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Design
Height
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151.7 mm
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159.5 mm
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Width
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75.4 mm
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78.1 mm
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Thickness
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7.3 mm
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7.6 mm
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Weight
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158 grams
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174 grams
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Build Material
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Frame: Metal
Back: Metal |
N/A
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Water Resistance
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Yes Water resistant IP68
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N/A
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Ruggedness
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Dust proof
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N/A
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Rear Camera
Rear Camera Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Resolution
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16 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.6 |
16 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.8IMX298 Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor |
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13 MP
f/1.9 |
8 MP
f/2.4 |
Autofocus
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Yes Phase Detection autofocus Laser autofocus
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Yes Hybrid Autofocus Phase Detection Autofocus Laser Autofocus
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OIS
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Yes
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Yes
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Flash
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Yes LED Flash
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Yes Dual LED Flash
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Image Resolution
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4616 x 3464 Pixels
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4616 x 3464 Pixels
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Settings
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Exposure compensation ISO control
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Exposure compensation ISO control
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Shooting Modes
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Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Camera Features
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Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection Touch to focus |
Video Recording
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3840x2160 @ 30 fps
1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 120 fps |
4k @30 fps
Full HD @30 fps HD @120 fps |
Front Camera
Front Camera Rating
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Good
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Good
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Resolution
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5 MP
f/2.2 Primary Camera |
5 MP
f/1.9 Primary Camera |
Battery
Battery Rating
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Excellent
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Very Good
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Capacity
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3300 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Battery Type
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Li-ion
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Li-ion
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Quick Charging
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Yes Quick Charging v3.0
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Yes Quick Charging v3.0
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Wireless Charging
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Yes
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N/A
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Storage
Internal Storage
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64 GB
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64 GB
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Expandable Storage
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Yes Up to 2 TB
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Yes Up to 2 TB
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Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)
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Dual SIM
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Dual SIM
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SIM Type
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
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Network Support
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5G Not Supported 4G
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5G Not Supported 4G
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VoLTE
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N/A
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Yes
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SIM 1
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) |
SIM 2
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) |
Wi-Fi
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Yes Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
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Yes Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
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Wi-Fi Features
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Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot
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Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot
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Bluetooth
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Yes v5.0
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Yes v4.2
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GPS
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Yes with A-GPS Glonass
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Yes with A-GPS Glonass
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NFC
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Yes
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Yes
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Multimedia
Audio Jack
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3.5 mm
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3.5 mm
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Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor
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Yes
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Yes
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Fingerprint Sensor Position
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Rear
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Back
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Other Sensors
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Barometer Compass Gyroscope
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Barometer Compass Gyroscope
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