LG K20 (X120HM) vs Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

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Side by side comparison between LG K20 vs Sony Xperia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/18/2020 11:30 AM, updated: 12/14/2022 3:55 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 1 X LG K20 (X120HM) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

480x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

35Points Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) Compare LG K20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

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!

5 Advantages LG K20 (X120HM)	vs	35 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP68 certified
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)123% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x960 pixels	vs	+1644x3840 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
197 PPI	vs	+643 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.45"	vs	+6.5"19% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/4" inches	vs	+1/2.6" inches54% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3330 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
6W	vs	+18W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
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.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K20 (X120HM)	Xperia 1 (J8170)
Other model names	LG K20 2019 LMX120HM.ATCLBK (1-SIM) , LM-X120HM (TelCel)	Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Mexico, Peru	USA
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	8/7/2019	5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 148.6 millimeters (2.83 x 5.85 in)	72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	MIL-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 K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	5.45" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x960 pixels (18:9)	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	197 PPI	643 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1600/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X
📸 Front camera
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/5" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BL-01	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3330 mAh
Charger, watts	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	feature not registered
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Platinum • Android Go edition • Google assistant • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered