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LG Optimus G (E970) vs Sony Xperia Z (3G)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus G vs Sony Xperia Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z X LG Optimus G (E970) 04Points
LG Optimus G (E970)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points Sony Xperia Z (3G) Compare LG Optimus G X
Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (3G)

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Optimus G (E970)} 4 Advantages LG Optimus G (E970) vs Xperia Z (3G)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)
+16GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (12GB available)
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage
TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
147 grams (5.15 ounces)vs+146 grams (5.11 ounces)1%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
768x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels111%
Higher resolution screen
318 PPIvs+441 PPI39%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"vs+5"6%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
1/3.2" inchesvs+1/3" inches7%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP58%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
2100 mAhvs+2330 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
28 Common items in both devices
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
2GB LPDDR2
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
ModelOptimus G (E970)Xperia Z (3G)
Other model namesAT&T LG E970 Optimus G, LG Optimus G E970 for AT&TSony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandLGSony
Release date11/2/20122/1/2013
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 130.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.15 in)71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)
Weight147 grams (5.15 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT LCD
Screen size4.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)318 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806432bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours14 hours
Standby324 hours (13.5 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 16GB microSD included
• LG Optimus UI v3.0
• G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen
• 3G/4G mobile hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS™ mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Dust and water resistant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus G (E970)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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