LG Marquee LS855
#7369
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
#7763Category Breakdown
LG Marquee LS855
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Performance
26.133.2
Camera
15.414.1
Display
54.440.5
Battery
15.212.3
Build
16.214.3
Connectivity
28.028.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.217.4
Summary
- The LG Marquee LS855 features a larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Sony Ericsson Xperia active's 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD at 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU, but the Xperia active has a slight edge with its Adreno 205 GPU and 1GB of RAM, compared to the Marquee's 4GB storage and 512MB RAM.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with autofocus and can record 720p video, but the Xperia active lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Marquee has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Xperia active's 1200 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Both devices run Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), with the Xperia active being upgradable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), enhancing its software experience.
- The build quality of the Marquee is more compact and lightweight, while the Xperia active is thicker and designed for durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Marquee LS855
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
LG Marquee for SprintLG Majestic for US Cellular
Also known as Sony Ericsson ST17i, Sony Ericsson ST17a
Display
Size
4"
3"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 64 x 9 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.35 in)
92 x 55 x 16.5 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.65 in)
Weight
112 g
110.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Orange/Black, White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.69 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass