The Sony Xperia XZ and the LG V20 are premium smartphones launched in 2016. Both handsets come with decent specifications, hence, if you are stuck deciding which is the better choice, here is a quick comparison to help.

When it comes to physical design, the LG V20 is taller, slimmer, and wider compared to the Sony Xperia XZ. The LG model is slightly denser than the Xperia phone, according to NDTV Gadgets.

The V20 has a slightly larger display and a better screen resolution than the Xperia XZ.

From a processor perspective, the Xperia XZ makes use of Quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, whereas the LG V20 is powered by 1.6 GHz Quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. The V20 has better CPU speed by far.

The LG smartphone has higher battery capacity than its Sony competition. Only the LG V20 has a removable battery option.

The RAM capacity of LG smartphone is higher than that of the Sony Xperia model as per Phone Arena. However, Sony Xperia XZ has twice the internal storage as the V20 smartphone. When it comes to expandable storage option, higher capacity is possible with the Sony Xperia XZ.

Sony models are well known for their great cameras, and the dominance continues for Xperia XZ model. With an incredible 23MP rear camera with flash and a 13 MP front camera, it comfortably beats the LG V20 which comes with 16 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera. The video recording and camera technology are the biggest strengths of the Sony Xperia XZ model.

Also, the Xperia XZ is the only model which supports FM Radio and dual-SIM.

Which is the winner here? It definitely depends on your preference. For shutterbugs and FM Radio listeners, the Sony Xperia XZ seems to be a perfect choice. Users who love strong specs, a sleek design, or are concerned with more battery life has a better choice going with the LG V20 model.