LG Volt
#6284
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
#6335Category Breakdown
LG Volt
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
Summary
- The LG Volt features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua has a slightly larger 4.8-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and have 1GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The camera specifications are identical with an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia M2 Aqua offers HDR video recording, enhancing its video capabilities.
- In terms of battery, the LG Volt has a larger 3000 mAh capacity compared to the 2300 mAh of the Xperia M2 Aqua.
- Both smartphones run Android 4.4.2, but the Xperia M2 Aqua can be upgraded to Android 5.1.1, providing a potentially better software experience.
- The build quality of the Xperia M2 Aqua is slightly slimmer and lighter than the LG Volt, which may affect handling comfort.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Volt
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Versions:LG Volt LS740, LG Volt 4G LTE for Virgin MobileLG LS740 Boost Mobile for Boost Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
131.6 x 66 x 10.4 mm (5.18 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
140 x 72 x 8.6 mm (5.51 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
Weight
136.1 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue (Boost Mobile), White (Virgin Mobile)
Black, White, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
CDMA, LTE
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, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes