Android vs. iOS: LG V20 vs.the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus– Which is Better? Specs, Features, Price Details, and More [DETAILS]
In the smartphone arena, it's often the Apple iOS versus the Android, and more often than not, it's Samsung that's always heavily favored to take up the front line of all Android devices. But with the latest slew of new premium handsets in the market, looks like the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus has gotten several heavy competition to deal with to take the "World's Best Smartphone" crown.
This time, though, we're looking at the new LG V20, the newest flagship under the LG brand which launched Sept. 7 in San Francisco. It's the first Android phone to come with the newest Android Nougat 7.0 out of the box, and has some killer specs and features that could give The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus a run for its money.
Still undecided on whether you should upgrade to the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus or a worthy Android competitor like the LG V20? Here's the lowdown on everything you need to know about the two phones: from specs, features, prices and upgrades!
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Specifications and hardware
Pretty much everyone knows what the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus is made of by now for sure: it's got two models, a 4.7 inch with a 1334 x 750 LCD display, and a 5.5 inch with a 1920 x 1080 screen resolution. It runs on 3 GB RAM with a 32/64/128 GB internal storage variants and is powered by the new A10 Fusion processor. It boasts of a longer battery capacity over the iPhone series with 2,910 mAH, which is charged with a USB Type-C Lightning port.
Seems pretty substantial, but the new LG V20 comes up as a beast with its 5.7 inch display packed with a whopping 515 pixel density. It runs on the latest Snapdragon 820 processor and has a slightly higher RAM of 4 GB. It has a longer battery life with 3,200 mAh.
Winner: LG V20
Upgrades and features
The biggest changes in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus had been the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of Lightning connector AirPods, as well as the 12-megapixel rear dual-camera system. Photography lovers will therefore find plenty to love in the new iPhone iteration.
It has also caught up with its Android contemporaries with its IP68 water/dust resistance rating as well as its new fingerprint sensor. In terms of built, however, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus looks about the same, though sleeker and classic with its new jet black color variants. Another notable change is a static home button which responds to pressure instead of an actual button press.
All these, however, appear on the LG V20 as well, save for the jackless feature. It sports a powerful 16 megapixel rear dual-lens system, and is built from aircraft-grade aluminum with silicon-based top and bottom protection.
Winner: LG V20
Price and launch dates
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus comes in at $649 and $769 base prices for its 32 GB models, and will be available globally on Sept. 19. The LG V20 is expected around $600-700.
Overall, the LG V20 can better give you your money's worth. But no need to shun the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus completely - they both have their own merits, especially in terms of iOS loyalty and camera performance. But make no mistake, the LG V20 is no light competitor!
