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LG Fireweb

LG Fireweb

#7969
Sony Xperia go

Sony Xperia go

#7380

Category Breakdown

LG Fireweb
Sony Xperia go
Performance
31.237.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.040.5
Battery
16.013.4
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
26.831.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.819.2

Summary

  • The LG Fireweb features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Xperia go has a smaller 3.5-inch LED-backlit LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 165 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Fireweb is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Xperia go uses a dual-core NovaThor U8500 with 512MB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia go supports autofocus and can record video at 720p, while the Fireweb lacks these features.
  • The Fireweb has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1540 mAh compared to the Xperia go's 1305 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
  • The Fireweb runs on Firefox OS 1.1, providing a different software experience compared to the Xperia go, which operates on Android 2.3 with an upgrade path to 4.1.2, offering more app compatibility and user interface options.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG Fireweb
Sony Xperia go

General

Release Date

2013
2012

Announced

2013
2012

Description

N/A
Also known as Xperia advance, Sony ST27i, Sony ST27a

Display

Size

4"
3.5"

Type

TFT
LED-backlit LCD,

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
NovaThor U8500

CPU

1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9

GPU

Adreno 200
Mali-400

Memory

2GB
8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1540 mAh
1305 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1540 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 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)
111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm (4.37 x 2.37 x 0.39 in)

Weight

122.5 g
110 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
White, Black, Yellow

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.12 W/kg (head)     0.96 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

Yes
3.0, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass