Skip to content

LG K12 Max (X520BMW) vs Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)

Side by side comparison between LG K12 Max vs Sony Xperia Z5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Sony Xperia Z5 X LG K12 Max (X520BMW) 11Points
6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633) Compare LG K12 Max X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)

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!

K12 Max (X520BMW)} 11 Advantages LG K12 Max (X520BMW) vs Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)} 18 Advantages Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.26"20%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(front) 13MP158%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2900 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP68 certified
3GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
32GB (18GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)22%
More internal storage for applications and files
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+154 grams (5.39 ounces)10%
Lighter
8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)20%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
269 PPIvs+424 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MPvs+(back) 23MP53%
Higher resolution main camera
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches35%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
Change model 
ModelK12 Max (X520BMW)Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
Other model namesLG K12 Max LMX520BMW, LM-X520BMWSony Xperia Z5 Dual-Sim E6633, Sony Sumire DS
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
feature not registered
BrandLGSony
Release date7/1/201910/2/2015
Depth8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.26" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI424 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 K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (18GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°
23 megapixels
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels5520x4140 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens24mm lens
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4160x3120 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
5V/1.2A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours17 hours
Standby318 hours (13.3 days)540 hours (22.5 days)

➕ Other features

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Aurora black, Platinum gray, Moroccan blue
• 19:9 display ratio
• LG UX 7
• DTS:X surround sound
• Colors: White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green
• Sony TRILUMINOS™ display
• Sony X-Reality
• Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min
• Anti-fingerprint coating
• Sony Exmor RS sensor camera
• 3D Surround Sound
• ClearAudio+
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using our site, you consent to cookies. See more details: Privacy policy.