LG G2
#4376
Sony Xperia Z3
#4772Category Breakdown
LG G2
Sony Xperia Z3
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
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, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2.2 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
2.2 MP, f/2.8
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
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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gold
Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (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