LG G2 mini (4G D625) vs Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)

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Side by side comparison between LG G2 mini vs Sony Xperia ion phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/29/2014 5:52 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:17 AM

Compare Sony Xperia ion X LG G2 mini (4G D625) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

540x960

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

2440
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h) Compare LG G2 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G2 mini (4G D625)

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!

14 Advantages LG G2 mini (4G D625)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+121 grams (4.24 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)8% Thinner	vs	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+4.7"2% Larger screen	vs	4.6"
+(back) 13MP8% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2440 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
8GB (3GB available)	vs	+16GB (11.49GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
234 PPI	vs	+319 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

23 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 1.3MP

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Other model names	TelCel LG G2 mini D625, LG G2 mini Tegra, LG D625	Sony Xperia ion HSPA, Sony Xperia ion LT28h, Sony Aoba
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	4/1/2014	6/4/2012
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 129.6 millimeters (2.6 x 5.1 in)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight	121 grams (4.24 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	234 PPI	319 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4i Grey (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
CPU	Penta-core, 1 processor: 5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A9-R4 (Penta-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP60 660Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (3GB available)	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 1700/2100 (Bands 1,4)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2440 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Sony Reality Display • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • 3D sweep panorama • SE Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.02W/kg (head)