LG G2
#4376
Sony Xperia Z2
#4771Category Breakdown
LG G2
Sony Xperia Z2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
46.945.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.656.3
Summary
- The LG G2 features a plastic back and frame with a Gorilla Glass 2 front, weighing 143g, while the Sony Xperia Z2 has a more premium build with glass front and back and an aluminum frame, weighing 163g.
- Both phones have a 5.2-inch display with the same resolution and pixel density, but the G2's True HD-IPS + LCD may offer slightly better color accuracy.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Z2 has a marginally faster Snapdragon 801 chipset compared to the G2's Snapdragon 800, although both have 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM.
- The Z2's camera is superior with 20.7 MP versus the G2's 13 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, while the G2 offers optical image stabilization.
- The G2 has a 3000mAh battery, while the Z2 has a slightly larger 3200mAh battery with faster charging capabilities.
- Software-wise, the G2 runs Android 4.2.2, upgradable to 5.0.2, while the Z2 starts with Android 4.4.2 and is upgradable to 6.0, and the Z2 also includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G2
Sony Xperia Z2
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Versions: D800 (AT&T); D802 (Europe); D801 (T-Mobile); D802TA (Australia); D803 (Canada); VS980 (Verizon); LS980 (Sprint)
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2.2 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
2.2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2 (Japan)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm (5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
Weight
143 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gold
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes