Google Pixel 2 vs LG V30
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 2 and the LG V30, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 2 | LG V30 |
|---|
| Price | $70 | $55 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,700 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 400 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 6 in |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 158 g |
| Released | Oct 2017 | Sep 2017 |
Summary: Google Pixel 2 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). LG V30 is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? LG V30 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 2 | LG V30 |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED | P-OLED, HDR10 |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.0 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | 1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Always-on display | — |
Platform
| Google Pixel 2 | LG V30 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11 | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 2 | LG V30 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - up to 2TB (practically up to 400GB) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM (LG V30), 128GB 4GB RAM (LG V30+) |
| Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 2 | LG V30 |
|---|
| Single | 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night Sight | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Cine Effect, Point Zoom, RAW/LOG support |
| Video | 4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (EIS), 720p@120fps |
| Dual | — | 16 MP, f/1.6, 71°, OIS, 3-axis, PDAF, Laser AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 120° (ultrawide), no OIS, fixed focus |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 2 | LG V30 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm | 5 MP, f/2.2, 90° (wide) |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 2 | LG V30 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 18W wired, 10W wireless (Qi/PMA) |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Body
| Google Pixel 2 | LG V30 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in) | 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) | 158 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 certified (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Other | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810G compliant |
Comms
| Google Pixel 2 | LG V30 |
|---|
| WLAN | 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 | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Google Pixel 2 | LG V30 |
|---|
| Announced | October 4, 2017 | 2017, August 31 |
| Status | Released 2017, October 19 | Released 2017, September 21 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 2 or LG V30?
LG V30 — 2,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 2 versus 3,300 mAh for the LG V30.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 2 or LG V30?
Google Pixel 2 — 143 g for the Google Pixel 2 versus 158 g for the LG V30.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 2 or LG V30?
Google Pixel 2 — Oct 2017 for the Google Pixel 2 versus Sep 2017 for the LG V30.
Is the Google Pixel 2 or the LG V30 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 2 8/10 and the LG V30 8/10.
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