Category Breakdown
LG G4 Pro
Sony Xperia Z3v
Performance
67.165.2
Camera
83.955.7
Display
60.458.9
Battery
62.286.3
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
62.265.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
56.848.4
Summary
- The LG G4 Pro features a larger 5.8-inch display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels compared to the 5.2-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels of the Sony Xperia Z3v, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the G4 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 801 in the Z3v.
- The G4 Pro's rear camera is significantly more advanced at 27 MP with OIS, while the Z3v has a 20.7 MP camera without OIS.
- The G4 Pro lacks battery capacity specifications but supports wireless charging, while the Z3v has a 3200 mAh battery with 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the G4 Pro runs on Android 5.1 with LG's Optimus UX, while the Z3v initially runs Android 4.4.4 but can be upgraded to 5.1.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G4 Pro
Sony Xperia Z3v
General
Release Date
N/A
2014
Announced
N/A
2014
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
For VerizonAlso known as Sony Xperia Z3v D6708
Display
Size
5.8"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~506 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
27 MP, 1/2.6", OIS
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
2.2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 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
N/A
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi) (optional)
18W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
148.5 x 73.4 x 8.9 mm (5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
170.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
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 5.1 (Lollipop), LG Optimus UX UI 4
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

