LG G2
#3146
Sony Xperia Z3
#2751Category Breakdown
LG G2
Sony Xperia Z3
Performance
61.061.0
Camera
66.255.7
Display
69.658.9
Battery
24.225.4
Build
82.794.0
Connectivity
64.562.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
43.446.4
Summary
- The LG G2 features a plastic build with a Gorilla Glass 2 front, while the Sony Xperia Z3 has a more premium glass and aluminum construction, making it feel sturdier.
- Both devices have a 5.2-inch display with the same resolution and pixel density, but the Z3's IPS LCD may offer slightly better color accuracy.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Z3's Snapdragon 801 chipset provides a marginally faster CPU at 2.5 GHz compared to the G2's 2.26 GHz Snapdragon 800.
- The Z3 also excels in camera capabilities with a 20.7 MP rear camera versus the G2's 13 MP, and it supports 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Z3 at 3100 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W, while both phones lack wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the G2 runs on an older version of Android, while the Z3 offers a more recent OS with stereo speakers enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G2
Sony Xperia Z3
General
Release Date
2013
2014, November 06
Announced
2013
2014, September 03
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2.2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2 (Japan)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm (5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight
143 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gold
Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-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 3 TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer