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Sony Xperia Z2 vs LG G3

  • Sony Xperia Z2

  • LG G3

Sony Xperia Z2

8.4 / 10 (pro rating)

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LG G3

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Design

Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone
Operating systemAndroid (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2)Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.2)
Form factorCandybarCandybar
Dimensions5.78 in x 2.89 in x 0.32 in5.76 in x 2.94 in x 0.35 in
Weight5.75 oz5.26 oz
RuggedYes (Water, Dust proof) 
IP certifiedYes (IP58) 
MaterialsMain body: glassMain body: plastic
Keys  
Right sideYes 
Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key 
Backside Yes
 Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Available color optionsBlack, Purple, WhiteBlack, Gold, Purple, Pink, White

Display

Physical size 5.2 in5.46 in
Display resolutionOther (1080x1920 pixels)Other (1440x2560 pixels)
TechnologyIPS LCDIPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio69.17%75.22%
Colors16 777 21616 777 216
Touch screenYes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)
FeaturesAmbient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassOleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chipQualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-ABQualcomm Snapdragon 801
Processor modelKrait 400 (Quad-core,2300 MHz)Krait 400 (Quad-core,2500 MHz)
3D Graphics hardware acceleratorYes (Adreno 330)Yes (Adreno 330)
RAM3,072 GB3 GB
Memory architectureDual-channelDual-channel
TypeLPDDR3LPDDR3
Built-in storage16 GB32 GB
Memory card supportYes (up to 128 GB)Yes (up to 128 GB)
Type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXCmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

Camera

CameraYes (20.7 megapixels)Yes (13 megapixels)
FlashYes (LED)Yes (Dual LED)
Aperture sizeF2.0F2.4
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 29mm
Camera sensor size1/2.3"1/3.06"
Pixel size1.12μm1.12μm
Hardware Features Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Laser), Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Software FeaturesFace detection, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Digital image stabilization, , , Touch to focus, Geo taggingTouch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Geo tagging
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presetsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets
Shooting ModesBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, EffectsBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama
Video captureYes (3840x2160 (4K))Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps))
Recording formatMPEG4, 3GPPMPEG4, H.263, H.264
FeaturesHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR)Optical image stabilization
Additional cameraYes (2.2 megapixels)Yes (2.1 megapixels)
Video capture1920x1080 (1080p HD)1920x1080 (1080p HD)

Battery

Capacity3200 mAh3000 mAh
TypeNot user replaceable, Li-ionLi-ion
Wireless chargingOptionalOptional
Battery timesTalk time: 15 hours / Stand-by time: 29 days (690 hours) / Talk time (3G) : 19 hours / Stand-by time 3G: 31 days (740 hours) / Music playback : 120 hours / Video playback : 10 hoursTalk time: 19 hours / Stand-by time: 23 days (548 hours) / Talk time (3G) : 21 hours / Stand-by time 3G: 23 days (553 hours) / Stand-by time 4G: 25 days (600 hours)

Multimedia

Screen mirroring DLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort
RadioYes (Type: Type: FM)Yes (Type: Type: FM)
Features RDS 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm
Additional microphone/sYes (Noise cancellation)Yes (Noise cancellation)
SpeakersEarpiece, Multiple speakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker

Internet browsing

Google Chrome 
SupportsHTML, HTML5HTML, HTML5
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+YouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+

Cellular

Network technologyGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1700/2100, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 13, 17, 20, 5, 8, 4, 3, 2, 1, 7 )GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 3, 7, 20 )
DataLTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/sLTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
2G DataEDGE, GPRSEDGE, GPRS
Micro SIMYesYes
VoLTEYes 
Global roamingYesYes

Phone features

SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
MP3 
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Calculator
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mailYesYes
SupportsIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant messagingYesYes
ServicesHangouts / Google TalkHangouts / Google Talk
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Connectivity

BluetoothYes (4.0)Yes (4.0)
Profiles/ ProtocolsAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Health Device Profile (HDP), HID over GATT Profile, Host Interface Device Profile, Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), SIM Access (SAP)
Wi-Fi 802.11Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)
Mobile HotspotYesYes
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
USBYes (USB 2.0)Yes (USB 2.0)
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB OTG, USB charging
Connector type microUSBmicroUSB
HDMIYes (via microUSB) 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB
NFC, , , , ANT+, SyncML, , Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GlonassGPS, A-GPS, Glonass
NavigationYes (Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation) 

Regulatory Approval

Regulatory ApprovalYesYes
FCC ID valuePY7PM-0745ZNFD855
FCC ID link linklink
Date approvedJul 23, 2014May 30, 2014
US SAR  
Head0.94 W/kg0.21 W/kg
Body0.87 W/kg0.68 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission1.59 W/kg0.99 W/kg
Wireless Router0.89 W/kg0.76 W/kg

Availability

Officially announcedYes (Feb 24, 2014)Yes (May 27, 2014)
Market statusAvailableAvailable
Release dateMar 24, 2014May 28, 2014

US carrier availability

Carrier Verizon (Discontinued (Dec 02, 2016)), AT&T (Discontinued (Aug 17, 2018)), Sprint (Discontinued (Mar 13, 2017)), T-Mobile (Discontinued (Dec 05, 2016)), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued (Mar 14, 2017)), Boost Mobile (Discontinued (Mar 11, 2016))