LG G6 vs. Galaxy S8 vs. Xperia XZ Premium: Three's a company

20 May 2017
It's pick-a-flagship time and these are probably the three best phones of the season. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and the LG G6 are already available worldwide, while the Xperia XZ Premium is just about starting to hit the shelves - so it won't be all that painful a wait if the phone proves worthy.

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  • 22 May 2017

AnonD-145316, 21 May 2017Who lied to you!! Nobody ; I just know

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    • AnonD-234961
    • ndn
    • 22 May 2017

    I would choose the G6 for the design, and the S8 for its internals.

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      • AnonD-77443
      • v6J
      • 22 May 2017

      AnonD-664474, 21 May 2017Really, smartphones now beats DSLRs? In what world did tha... moreMaybe you should read the article first.

      phonearena.com/news/Galaxy-S8-vs-2000-mirrorless-camera-and-DSLR-Ultimate-camera-face-off_id94035

      Sure the S8+ over saturates photos, has HDR tweaks and does a lot of onboard processing, but at the end of the days the S8+ looks better, has more detail and less noise. In relation to the natural image argument. I have never seen a professional photo where it hasn't been tweaked, colours brightened etc... mobile cameras simpply do this on board.

      I have a Canon D40 and 17-55 f2.8 lens (about $1000 back in the day). In most cases i much prefer using my S8+.... always on me, doesn't need post pic processing, colours look nicer (ie over saturated) and i can viber or email in it 10 seconds.

      These results don't just apply to the S8 but all high end mobile phones.

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        • AnonD-186803
        • 3ad
        • 22 May 2017

        And this is why I come to GSMA first for my phone reviews: they're thorough!

        Finally a review mentions the Field Of View difference on the Xperia. It annoys me that some reviews zoom in to pixel level, see that it's not much different than 12mp shooters and say that they somehow expected more (I'm looking at you Stuff Magazine!) Allowances must be made for the Field Of View and lenses of different cameras when comparing them or you're looking at quite different images - less light hitting a certain percentage of a sensor compared to another because of the lens. To pixel peep as if they're identical in this scenario is pointless - which is what really became apparent in the blind shootout. When you look at the full images in good light, the Xperia is clearly the best: while it doesn't have the noise reduction of the Samsung, the S8 is over exposing nearly every shot and it's getting textures wrong in places (see the shutters).

        Each person's USP is unique: mine is camera. For this alone, I'm getting an XZP.

        NB: I'm curious what the XZP would do if you brought the MP count down to 12mp at night, handheld. If it follows previous form, the camera will use pixel binning and use a lower ISO by default. Previous Xperia's improved substancially at 8mp for this reason alone.

          ithehappy, 21 May 2017Completely expected reply when your favourite pathetic Sony... moreYou put so much of your time and effort to bash Sony in all of their articles which actually makes me feel sorry for you.You dont have anything better to do?Not that I care much but you should find something more creative to do with your time.

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            • Anonymous
            • JpI
            • 21 May 2017

            Droid, 21 May 2017Go and look amoled s8 in max auto. White is better than cra... moreValues of this articles S8

            100% brightness :

            s8 auto: 0 ( black), 618 ( white)
            S8 : 0 ( black) , 440 ( white)


            100% brightness

            Z3+ : 789 ( white)
            Z3 : 866 ( white)

            I have a Z3+, cant use 100%. It is enough to hurt eyes. Too white, like LED flashlight






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              • Anonymous
              • tSf
              • 21 May 2017

              Droid, 21 May 2017Go and look amoled s8 in max auto. White is better than cra... moreAnd gradually get .....burned in...

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                • Anonymous
                • JpI
                • 21 May 2017

                Droid, 21 May 2017Go and look amoled s8 in max auto. White is better than cra... moreGSMArena e PhoneArena numbers

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                  • CAj
                  • 21 May 2017

                  Anonymous, 21 May 2017When you have 100% brightness for example Oled : 0 bla... moreGo and look amoled s8 in max auto. White is better than crappy lcd screen. So no match samsung is faar better in screen departement.

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                    • n22
                    • 21 May 2017

                    I think there is a mistake as for Basemark OS 2.0 (which is the most useful combo benchmark for a smartphone) the Xperia is clearly the winner, look here

                    http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz_premium-review-1610p5.php

                    and here..

                    http://www.gsmarena.com/benchmark-test.php3?idPhone=7884

                      Anonymous , 21 May 2017This is a fact that you are a troll.Completely expected reply when your favourite pathetic Sony phone so poorly presents itself against other competitors. Try to find some aloe vera maybe?

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                        • Anonymous
                        • swf
                        • 21 May 2017

                        [deleted post]Actually Samsung is not the winner. I of S7E was in the mix it would be the winner.

                        Better Screen (useful aspect ratio)
                        Better battery life
                        Better fingertip placement.

                        Pretty much same performance.

                        2016 phones win

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                          • Anonymous
                          • 6XU
                          • 21 May 2017

                          Sony for me. Minimalistic but stylish phone.

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                            • 4S2
                            • 21 May 2017

                            Anonymous, 20 May 2017True. Even on headphones, they may sound louder but the qua... moreI don't use headphone, so this comment is irrelevant.

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                              • 4S2
                              • 21 May 2017

                              RaghavaZ, 21 May 2017"Winner: Tough one. We'd call it a tie as none really excel... moreYou clearly don't know what you are talking about.

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                                • NYt
                                • 21 May 2017

                                Am just waiting for HTC U11 to kick sh*t out of this 3 phones!!! Hail to the mighty U11!

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                                  • 21 May 2017

                                  ithehappy, 21 May 2017I don't care about either phones but your points to defend ... moreThis is a fact that you are a troll.

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                                    • NYt
                                    • 21 May 2017

                                    AnonD-292154, 21 May 2017Yeah but p9 is Chinese ; I'll never buy a Chinese phone. It... moreWho lied to you!!

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • 4S2
                                      • 21 May 2017

                                      AnonD-633729, 21 May 20171. There is no such a thing as "insanely loud" speaker. You... moreYou don't make any sense; plus, your argument is weak.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • 4S2
                                        • 21 May 2017

                                        Anonymous, 21 May 2017Just stop annoying people, mate. First of all, one comment ... moreHe is a troll.