LG Motion 4G MS770
#7803
Sony Xperia go
#7380Category Breakdown
LG Motion 4G MS770
Sony Xperia go
Performance
43.737.7
Camera
19.115.4
Display
16.040.5
Battery
16.713.4
Build
14.715.3
Connectivity
39.031.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.319.2
Summary
- The LG Motion 4G MS770 and Sony Xperia go both feature a 3.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Xperia go utilizes LED-backlit LCD technology, while the Motion employs TFT.
- In terms of performance, the LG Motion is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus dual-core processor at 1.2 GHz, compared to the Xperia go's NovaThor U8500 dual-core at 1.0 GHz, giving the Motion a slight edge.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Motion supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Xperia go is limited to 720p.
- The Motion also has a larger battery capacity at 1700 mAh compared to the Xperia go's 1305 mAh, which may contribute to better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Motion runs Android 4.0, while the Xperia go starts with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.1.2.
- The build quality is similar, with the Motion being slightly thicker and heavier than the Xperia go, which is also available in multiple colors.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Motion 4G MS770
Sony Xperia go
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For MetroPCSAlso known as LG Optimus Regard for Cricket
Also known as Xperia advance, Sony ST27i, Sony ST27a
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960L Snapdragon S4 Plus
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 225
Mali-400
Memory
8GB (5GB user available), 1GB RAM
8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1305 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.37 x 2.40 x 0.46 in)
111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm (4.37 x 2.37 x 0.39 in)
Weight
132 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.03 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass