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LG Optimus L9 (P765) vs Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus L9 vs Sony Xperia SP phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia SP X LG Optimus L9 (P765) 06Points
LG Optimus L9 (P765)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.7"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) Compare LG Optimus L9 X
Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Optimus L9 (P765)} 6 Advantages LG Optimus L9 (P765) vs Xperia SP (4G LTE)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)24%
Lighter		vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)10%
Thinner		vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+4.7"2%
Larger screen		vs4.6"
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core79%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2.68GB available)vs+8GB (5.88GB available)119%
More internal storage for applications and files
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
234 PPIvs+319 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2150 mAhvs+2370 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
22 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
ModelOptimus L9 (P765)Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Other model namesLG Optimus L9 P765 for India, LG P765, LG L9Sony Xperia SP C5303, C5306, M35i, Sony HuaShan
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGSony
Release date10/1/20124/1/2013
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)68.2 x 131.9 millimeters (2.69 x 5.19 in)67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)
Weight125 grams (4.38 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.7" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)234 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Chipset32bit: TI OMAP 443032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.68GB available)8GB (5.88GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100C5303 version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
C5306 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
C5303 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
C5306 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
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 L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2150 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours19 hours
Standby798 hours (33.3 days)734 hours (30.6 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black
• Touch focus
• QMemo, QTranslator
• LG Optimus UI 3.0
• Dolby Mobile sound
• WiFi dual-band DLNA
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• 3D sweep panorama
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D Surround Sound
• HD Voice
• HT40
• NFC SmartTags
• WiFi dual-band

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus L9 (P765)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
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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