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Sony Xperia Z5 vs LG G4

  • Sony Xperia Z5

  • LG G4

Sony Xperia Z5

7.9 / 10 (pro rating)

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LG G4

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Design

Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone
Operating systemAndroid (7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)
Form factorCandybarCandybar
Dimensions5.75 in x 2.83 in x 0.29 in5.86 in x 3 in x 0.39 in
Weight5.43 oz5.47 oz
RuggedYes (Water, Dust proof) 
IP certifiedYes (IP68) 
MaterialsMain body: glassMain body: plastic
Features Interchangeable covers
BiometricsFingerprint (touch) 
Keys  
Right sideYes 
Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key 
Backside Yes
 Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
Available color optionsBlack, Gold, Pink, Green, WhiteBlack, Gray, Brown, White

Display

Physical size 5.2 in5.46 in
Display resolutionOther (1080x1920 pixels)Other (1440x2560 pixels)
TechnologyIPS LCDIPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio71%72.46%
Colors16 777 21616 777 216
Peak brightness 500cd/m2 (nit)
Touch screenYes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)
FeaturesOleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Tempered Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorScratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chipQualcomm Snapdragon 810Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
Processor modelARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core,2000 MHz,64-bit)ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core,1800 MHz,64-bit,20nm)
3D Graphics hardware acceleratorYes (Adreno 430)Yes (Adreno 418)
RAM3 GB3 GB
Memory architectureDual-channelDual-channel
TypeLPDDR4LPDDR3
Built-in storage32 GB32 GB
Maximum User Storage23 GB21.9 GB
Memory card supportYes (up to 200 GB)Yes (up to 2,000 GB)
Type microSDXC, microSDHC, microSDmicroSDXC, microSDHC, microSD

Camera

CameraYes (23 megapixels)Yes (16 megapixels)
FlashYes (LED)Yes (LED)
Aperture size F1.8
Focal length (35mm equivalent)24mm28mm
Camera sensor size1/2.3"1/2.6"
Pixel size 1.12μm
Hardware FeaturesAutofocus (Phase detection)Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Laser)
Software FeaturesDigital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo taggingRAW image capture, Touch to focus, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presetsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control
Shooting ModesHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, EffectsBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Macro mode
Video captureYes (3840x2160 (4K))Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps))
Recording format MPEG4, H.264
FeaturesContinuous autofocus, Video callingOptical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing
Additional cameraYes (5 megapixels)Yes (8 megapixels)
Video capture1920x1080 (1080p HD)1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)

Battery

Capacity2900 mAh3000 mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-ion
Fast ChargeYes (Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0) 
Wireless charging Optional
Battery timesTalk time: 13.2 hours / Stand-by time: 22 days (520 hours) / Talk time (3G) : 17 hours / Stand-by time 3G: 23 days (540 hours) / Stand-by time 4G: 21 days (500 hours) / Music playback : 87 hours / Video playback : 8.7 hoursTalk time: 18.5 hours

Multimedia

Screen mirroringDLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL, MirrorLinkDLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort
RadioYes (Type: Type: FM)Yes (Type: Type: FM)
Features Stereo, RDSStereo, RDS
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm
Additional microphone/s Yes (Noise cancellation)
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker

Internet browsing

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, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 38, 40 )GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA (800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25 )
DataLTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTSLTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
2G DataEDGE, GPRSEDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A, EV-DO
Micro SIM Yes
nano-SIMYes 
VoLTE Yes
Global roamingYesYes

Phone features

SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counterAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneService lights (64 voices), Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
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, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Memo
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mailYesYes
SupportsIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant messagingYesYes
ServicesHangouts / Google TalkHangouts / Google Talk
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Hearing Aid Compatibility  Yes
Hearing Aid Compatibility rating M3, T3

Connectivity

BluetoothYes (4.1)Yes (4.1)
Profiles/ ProtocolsAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Health Device Profile (HDP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Multi-Channel Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Scan Parameters Profile, Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP)
Wi-Fi 802.11Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)
MIMO 
Mobile HotspotYesYes
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
USBYes (USB 2.0)Yes (USB 2.0)
FeaturesMass storage device, USB OTG, USB chargingMass storage device, USB OTG, USB charging
Connector type microUSBmicroUSB
HDMI Yes (via microUSB)
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB
NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDouGPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass
Navigation Yes (Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation)

Regulatory Approval

Regulatory ApprovalYesYes
FCC ID valuePY7-PM0901ZNFH815
FCC ID link linklink
Date approvedSep 13, 2015Jul 16, 2015
US SAR  
Head0.55 W/kg0.75 W/kg
Body0.59 W/kg0.38 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission1.16 W/kg1.52 W/kg
Wireless Router0.64 W/kg0.34 W/kg
EU SAR  
Head 0.61W/kg

Availability

Officially announcedYes (Sep 02, 2015)Yes (Apr 28, 2015)
Market statusAvailableAvailable
Release dateOct 02, 2015Apr 29, 2015

Shopping information

Accessories Handsfree, Charger, USB cable, Manual

US carrier availability

Carrier Verizon (Discontinued (Dec 02, 2016)), AT&T (Discontinued (Dec 05, 2016)), Sprint (Discontinued (Oct 23, 2017)), T-Mobile (Discontinued (Feb 02, 2017)), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued (Nov 14, 2017))