LG Optimus GJ E975W
#5542
Sony Xperia SL
#6427Category Breakdown
LG Optimus GJ E975W
Sony Xperia SL
Performance
56.055.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
67.343.5
Battery
20.617.0
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
35.143.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.323.8
Summary
- The LG Optimus GJ E975W features a slightly larger 4.7-inch True HD-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia SL has a 4.3-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus GJ is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the dual-core Snapdragon S3 in the Xperia SL.
- Both devices have similar camera specifications, with the LG offering a 13 MP rear camera and the Sony a 12 MP rear camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Optimus GJ has a larger 2280 mAh battery compared to the Xperia SL's 1750 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.1.2, but the Xperia SL originally launched with Android 4.0.4, limiting its software experience slightly.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus GJ E975W
Sony Xperia SL
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4.3"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2280 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2280 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136.9 x 68.9 x 9.4 mm (5.39 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
128 x 64 x 10.6 mm (5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
Weight
141.2 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Black, White, Silver, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass