LG G4S (4G H735) vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

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Side by side comparison between LG G4S vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/26/2015 9:02 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:12 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Z1 Compact X LG G4S (4G H735) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Compare LG G4S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

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!

7 Advantages LG G4S (4G H735)	vs	16 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	342 PPI
+5.2"21% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3.5GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
139 grams (4.87 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)1% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)4% Thinner
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP159% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/4" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches74% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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Model	G4S (4G H735)	Xperia Z1 Compact
Other model names	LG G4 Beat H735, LG G4 S, LG H735	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503, Sony Amami
Country or region available	Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Sweden	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	8/1/2015	2/1/2014
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.6 x 142.7 millimeters (2.86 x 5.62 in)	64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	LG G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	342 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (3.5GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	18 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Metallic Gray, White, Gold • Knock Code, Quick Memo+ • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Lime • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony Triluminos display • 3D Surround Sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G4S (4G H735)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.43W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.74W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)