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LG G Vista 2 (H740) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)

Side by side comparison between LG G Vista 2 vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.7"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
17Points Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212) Compare LG G Vista 2 X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)

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!

G Vista 2 (H740)} 5 Advantages LG G Vista 2 (H740) vs Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+386 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs367 PPI
+3000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2700 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (24GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)20%
Thinner
5.7"vs+6"5%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 23MP76%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
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ModelLG G Vista 2 (H740)Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
Other model namesAT&T LG G Vista 2 LTE, LG Vista 2 H740, LG H740Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3212 Dual-Sim, Sony Redwood DS
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandLGSony
Release date11/6/20155/1/2017
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)79.8 x 154.4 millimeters (3.14 x 6.08 in)79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (24GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,29,30)LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels23 megapixels
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4616x3464 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours16.3 hours
Standby672 hours (28 days)708 hours (29.5 days)

➕ Other features

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Metallic Black
• Notification LED
• Stylus pen
• Knock Code, Knock On
• QSlide, QuickMemo+
• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Fast battery charging
• Pump Express+ 2.0
• Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G Vista 2 (H740)Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)
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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