LG G2
#3146
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
#2917Category Breakdown
LG G2
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Performance
61.060.8
Camera
66.255.4
Display
69.656.5
Battery
24.222.4
Build
82.789.1
Connectivity
64.562.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
43.445.2
Summary
- The LG G2 features a larger 5.2-inch True HD-IPS + LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing higher pixel density compared to the 4.6-inch IPS LCD of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G2 is powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset, while the Z3 Compact uses a slightly faster Snapdragon 801.
- The G2's camera has a 13 MP sensor with optical image stabilization, whereas the Z3 Compact boasts a higher resolution 20.7 MP camera but lacks OIS.
- Battery capacity is higher in the G2 at 3000 mAh compared to the Z3 Compact's 2600 mAh, although the latter supports faster charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the G2 starting at 4.2.2 and the Z3 Compact at 4.4.4, but both are upgradable to later versions.
- Build quality is comparable, with the G2 featuring a plastic back and frame, while the Z3 Compact has a glass back and is slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G2
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
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)
Also known as Sony D5803, D5833
Display
Size
5.2"
4.6"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Shatter proof glass
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 2GB 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
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
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)
127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in)
Weight
143 g
129 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gold
Black, White, Green, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.10 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, LE, 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
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