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LG K10 (2018)

LG K10 (2018)

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Sony Xperia ZL

Sony Xperia ZL

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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)