LG Optimus Z
#8446
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Z
Sony Xperia J
Performance
29.233.1
Camera
14.111.9
Display
39.116.9
Battery
13.617.0
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
24.228.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.114.5
Summary
- The LG Optimus Z features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, while the Sony Xperia J has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a better aspect ratio and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus Z is equipped with a Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 chipset and lacks RAM, whereas the Xperia J has a Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 with 4GB of RAM, providing a more capable experience.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia J records video at a lower resolution of 480p compared to the 720p of the Optimus Z.
- The battery capacity of the Xperia J is higher at 1750 mAh compared to the 1350 mAh of the Optimus Z, which may lead to better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Optimus Z runs on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, while the Xperia J operates on Android 4.0.4, upgradable to 4.1.2, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Optimus Z is heavier at 135g and thicker at 11mm compared to the lighter and slimmer Xperia J at 124g and 9.2mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus Z
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For South KoreaAlso known as LG KU9500, LG SU950
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
3.5"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~229 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
N/A
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117.9 x 56.9 x 11 mm (4.64 x 2.24 x 0.43 in)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
135 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, 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 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass