LG Spectrum VS920
#6806
Sony Xperia M2
#6688Category Breakdown
LG Spectrum VS920
Sony Xperia M2
Performance
41.843.6
Camera
19.136.0
Display
41.817.7
Battery
17.720.8
Build
15.715.0
Connectivity
49.158.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.022.6
Summary
- The LG Spectrum VS920 features a 4.5-inch HD-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia M2 has a larger 4.8-inch TFT display with a lower resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Spectrum is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3 processor, whereas the M2 utilizes a more efficient quad-core Snapdragon 400, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the M2 includes HDR video support.
- The Spectrum has a smaller 1830 mAh battery compared to the M2's 2300 mAh, potentially offering shorter usage time.
- Software-wise, the Spectrum runs on Android 2.3, while the M2 starts with Android 4.3 and is upgradable to 5.1, providing a more modern user experience.
- The build quality of the M2 is slightly slimmer and lighter than the Spectrum, which may enhance portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Spectrum VS920
Sony Xperia M2
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
For VerizonAlso known as LG Revolution 2
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.8"
Type
HD-IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306)Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
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
1830 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
135.4 x 68.8 x 10.4 mm (5.33 x 2.71 x 0.41 in)
139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
Weight
141.5 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.86 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 42.2(D2303, D2306)/21.1(D2305)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass