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

