LG Optimus F3
#6389
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
#5144Category Breakdown
LG Optimus F3
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
Performance
39.743.5
Camera
19.136.0
Display
54.455.2
Battery
21.420.8
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
53.257.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.929.1
Summary
- The LG Optimus F3 features a compact build with dimensions of 116.1 x 62 x 10.1 mm and weighs 113.4g, while the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua is larger at 140 x 72 x 8.6 mm and weighs 149g, offering a slightly more premium feel.
- The F3 has a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, whereas the M2 Aqua has a larger 4.8-inch display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the M2 Aqua has a quad-core CPU and 8GB of RAM compared to the F3's dual-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the M2 Aqua is superior with an 8 MP rear sensor versus the F3's 5 MP, and both support 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the F3 at 2460mAh compared to the M2 Aqua's 2300mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the F3 runs on Android 4.1.2, while the M2 Aqua comes with Android 4.4.2, which is upgradable to 5.1.1, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus F3
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
LS720 - for SprintAlso available for Virgin Mobile, MetroPCS (LG MS659) and T-Mobile USA
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2460 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2460 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.1 x 62 x 10.1 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.40 in)
140 x 72 x 8.6 mm (5.51 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
Weight
113.4 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Purple, Titanium, Black (T-Mobile)
Black, White, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass