Category Breakdown
LG G7 Fit
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
45.545.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.356.3
Summary
- The LG G7 Fit features a more modern build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, while the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has a plastic frame, making the G7 Fit feel more premium.
- In terms of display, the G7 Fit offers a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and HDR10 support, compared to the Z3 Compact's 4.6-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels without HDR.
- Performance-wise, the G7 Fit is powered by a Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB of RAM, which outperforms the Z3 Compact's Snapdragon 801 and 2GB of RAM.
- The camera on the Z3 Compact has a higher resolution at 20.7 MP, but the G7 Fit provides better video capabilities with 4K recording at 30fps versus 30fps on the Z3 Compact.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the G7 Fit at 3000mAh compared to 2600mAh in the Z3 Compact, though both support 18W charging.
- Finally, the G7 Fit runs on Android 8.1, offering a more recent software experience than the Z3 Compact, which originally launched with Android 4.4.4 but can be upgraded to 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G7 Fit
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2018
2014
Description
Versions: LG G7 Fit+ 64/4 GB RAM; LG G7 Fit 32/4 GB RAM
Also known as Sony D5803, D5833
Display
Size
6.1"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~563 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
1440
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.35 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
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
2.2 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
2.2 MP, f/2.8
Video Recording
4K@24/30fps, 1080p@30fps
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-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.2 x 71.9 x 8 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in)
Weight
156 g
129 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
New Aurora Black, New Platinum Gray
Black, White, Green, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

