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LG Lucid 2 (VS870) vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

Side by side comparison between LG Lucid 2 vs Sony Xperia ion phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia ion X LG Lucid 2 (VS870) 08Points
LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) Compare LG Lucid 2 X
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
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? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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!

Lucid 2 (VS870)} 8 Advantages LG Lucid 2 (VS870) vs Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)12%
Lighter		vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)8%
Thinner		vs10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+2460 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1900 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GBvs+16GB (11.49GB available)44%
More internal storage for applications and files
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+319 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+4.6"7%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 1.3MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
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ModelLucid 2 (VS870)Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Other model namesVerizon LG Lucid2 VS870, Verizon LG Lucid 2 VS870Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony Aoba
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGSony
Release date4/4/20136/4/2012
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)62.8 x 122.5 millimeters (2.47 x 4.82 in)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display

🤖 Operating System

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB16GB (11.49GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700LTE Cat3 (4, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2460 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.5 hours4 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Panorama photo
• DLNA
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
PlayNow
• SE Timescape
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Lucid 2 (VS870)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head)
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