Category Breakdown
LG K10 (2018)
Sony Xperia ZL
Performance
55.456.0
Camera
19.136.0
Display
56.521.4
Battery
24.221.0
Build
67.915.2
Connectivity
56.755.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.624.4
Summary
- The LG K10 (2018) features a 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia ZL has a smaller 5.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the K10 is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset with an octa-core CPU, whereas the Xperia ZL utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro with a quad-core CPU, both offering 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Xperia ZL includes HDR support.
- The K10 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2370 mAh battery in the Xperia ZL.
- Software-wise, the K10 runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat, while the Xperia ZL originally shipped with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 5.1.1 Lollipop.
- Build quality for both includes a mix of materials, with the K10 having a glass front and plastic back, while the Xperia ZL's materials are unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K10 (2018)
Sony Xperia ZL
General
Release Date
2018
2013
Announced
2018
2013
Description
Also known as LG K11 in Russia, Italia
Also known as:Sony Xperia C6503, C6502, C6506, Sony Xperia ZL LTE, Sony Xperia ZL HSPA+Released as Sony Xperia ZQ in Brazil
Display
Size
5.3"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP or 8 MP, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP or 5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2370 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2370 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.7 x 75.3 x 8.7 mm (5.85 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm (5.18 x 2.73 x 0.39 in)
Weight
162 g
151 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (C6502 only)

