Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks on stage during a launch event on September 7, 2016 in San Francisco, California. Apple Inc. unveiled the latest iterations of its smart phone, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, the Apple Watch Series 2, as well as AirPods, the tech giant (Photo : Getty Images/ Stephen Lam)
Apple has just announced its latest large-screen phone the iPhone 7 Plus and it calls it the "best iPhone ever created." iPhone 7 Plus features specs like dual cameras, the elimination of the headphone jack (alas!), an all-new jet-black color (yay!) and a new processor called the A10 Fusion.
On the other hand, LG has experienced a tough year since it ventured into smartphones, but according to Android Central, its new smartphone, LG V20 has a few tricks under its unassuming outer shell.
The question many users are asking themselves is, how powerful exactly is the new phone compared with its existing peers in the market?
Here is a lowdown of how the iPhone 7 Plus stacks up against the other competitors in terms of hardware specs:
|
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 |
Apple iPhone 7 Plus |
OnePlus 3 |
LG V20 |
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|
Display size, resolution |
5.7-inch; 2,560x1,440 pixels |
5.5-inch; 1,920x1,080 pixels |
5.5-inch; 1,920x1,080 pixels |
5.7-inch; 2,560x1,440 pixels |
|
Expandable storage |
200GB |
None |
None |
2TB |
|
Pixel density |
518 ppi |
401 ppi |
401 ppi |
515 ppi |
|
Battery |
3,500mAh (nonremovable) |
21 hours talk time, 16 hours standby, 13 hours LTE |
3,000mAh (nonremovable) |
3,200mAh (removable) |
|
Dimensions (inches) |
6x2.9x0.3 in. |
6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in. |
6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in. |
6.29x3.01x0.3 in. |
|
Camera |
12-megapixel |
12-megapixel (telephoto), 12-megapixel (wide) |
16-megapixel |
6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in. |
|
Mobile software |
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Apple iOS 10 |
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
12-megapixel (telephoto), 12-megapixel (wide) |
|
Weight (ounces, grams) |
6 oz.; 169 g. |
6.6 oz.; 188 g |
5.57 oz.; 158 g |
6.24 oz.; 177 g |
|
Video capture |
4K |
4K |
4K |
4K |
|
Front-facing camera |
5-megapixel |
7-megapixel |
8-megapixel |
5-megapixel |
|
Processor |
2.15GHz + 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor (or Exynos, depending on region) |
Apple A10 chip (64-bit) |
2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
2.15GHz +1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
|
Fingerprint sensor |
Home button |
Home button |
Home button |
Back cover |
|
Storage |
64GB |
32GB, 128GB, 256GB |
64GB |
64GB |
|
Connector |
USB-C |
Lightning |
USB-C |
USB-C |
|
RAM |
4GB |
TBA |
6GB |
4GB |
|
Dimensions (millimeters) |
153.5x73.9x7.9 mm |
158x78x7.3 mm |
152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm |
159.7x78.1x7.7 mm |
|
Special features |
S Pen stylus, water-resistant, wireless charging |
IP76, dual rear cameras |
Notifications toggle, dual-SIM, Dash Charging |
Rear cover release key; both cameras capture wide-angle images; secondary screen on top |
|
Price off-contract (USD) |
AT&T: $880 | T-Mobile: $849 | U.S. Cellular: $834 |
$769 (32GB); $869 (128GB); $969 (256GB) |
$399 |
TBD |
|
Price (GBP) |
£700 |
£719 (32GB); £819 (128GB); £919 (256GB) |
£329 |
TBD |
|
Price (AUD) |
AU$1,349 |
AU$1,269 (32GB); AU$1,419 (128GB); AU$1,569 (256GB) |
Converts to AU$530 |
TBD |
According to Android Authority, all the mistakes made by LG with their flagship G5, the V20 seems to get things right and great. The device which comes with quality built inside and with Nougat's Doze Mode battery, makes life good.
On top of that, the camera and audio performance is outstanding, the software is excellent and it is both lighter and smaller than its predecessor. There is a lot to admire about the V20, and, given a wider release, it could easily (and justifiably) assume the title of LG's flagship device.
If the LG G6 sticks to its modular guns next year, the V30 might just have its moment worldwide.
Apple's new released phones are slated to be available for preorder on Sept. 9 and at the store on Sept. 16, CNET reported.
Here is a video of the Apple iPhone 7 Launch live event:
