LG G2
#4376
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
#4773Category Breakdown
LG G2
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
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 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
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 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
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
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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gold
Black, White, Green, Orange
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, 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
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