LG Fireweb
#7969
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
#7763Category Breakdown
LG Fireweb
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Performance
31.233.2
Camera
39.614.1
Display
16.040.5
Battery
16.012.3
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
26.828.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.817.4
Summary
- The LG Fireweb features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia active has a smaller 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD display at the same resolution but with a higher pixel density of ~192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Fireweb is powered by a Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 with 2GB of RAM, compared to the Xperia active's Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 and 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia active supports 720p video recording, while the Fireweb does not specify video capabilities.
- The Fireweb has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1540 mAh versus the Xperia active's 1200 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Fireweb runs on Firefox OS 1.1, whereas the Xperia active operates on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.0, offering a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Fireweb
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson ST17i, Sony Ericsson ST17a
Display
Size
4"
3"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
2GB
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1540 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1540 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113.8 x 66.5 x 9 mm (4.48 x 2.62 x 0.35 in)
92 x 55 x 16.5 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.65 in)
Weight
122.5 g
110.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Orange/Black, White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Firefox OS 1.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass