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LG G4 (Dual H818N) vs Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between LG G4 vs Sony Xperia M2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia M2 X LG G4 (Dual H818N) 23Points
5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE) Compare LG G4 X
4.8"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G4 (Dual H818N)

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G4 (Dual H818N)} 23 Advantages LG G4 (Dual H818N) vs Xperia M2 (4G LTE)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core (20nm)99%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+32GB (25GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+534 PPI133%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+5.5"15%
Larger screen
vs4.8"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+148 grams (5.18 ounces)5%
Lighter
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)14%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness

25 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
ModelLG G4 (Dual H818N)Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
Other model namesLG G4 Dual-SIM H818N, LG-H818N, LG P1Sony Xperia M2 D2303, Xperia M2 D2306, Sony Eagle Rex SS
Country or region availableChinaHong KongIndia
China, Hong Kong, India
(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
BrandLGSony
Release date5/1/2015, Announced: 4/28/20154/1/2014
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in)71.1 x 139.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.5 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels (16:9)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 5.1 LollipopAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User InterfaceLG UX 4.0 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 418 (600MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)Basemark OS II: 1584 (v2)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
D2303 version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
D2306 version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4
D2303 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
D2306 version:
LTE (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours14.5 hours
Standby315 hours (13.1 days)597 hours (24.9 days)

➕ Other features

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
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: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red
• Knock Code
• Quick Remote
• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Exmor RS camera
• 3D Surround Sound
• Sony ClearAudio+
• Sony SensMe
• HAC M3/T3
• ANT+
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G4 (Dual H818N)Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.62W/kg (head)0.77W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
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