LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 4 vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.7"
IPS
IPS
768x1280
8
MP
MP
1.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.6"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
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23 Common items in both devices |
TFT NOVA IPS / TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera |
Capacitive |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
Model | Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) |
Other model names | LG Google Nexus 4 E960, LG Nexus 4, LG Mako | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact LTE D5803, Sony D5803 |
Country or region available | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Brand | LG | Sony |
Release date | 11/13/2012 | 9/1/2014 |
Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 68.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.7 x 5.27 in) | 64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in) |
Weight | 139 grams (4.87 ounces) | 129 grams (4.52 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
Display type | TFT NOVA IPS | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 4.7" inches | 4.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 768x1280 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 318 PPI | 319 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 2 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
System version | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
Firmware update | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 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 | Not supported | LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,20) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | 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 Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 20.7 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5248x3936 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 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 | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 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 Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Micro-B USB MHL-3 |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) BL-T5 | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2100 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | 14 hours |
Standby | 390 hours (16.3 days) | 900 hours (37.5 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Black • Panorama photo • Miracast • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Black, White, Green, Orange • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PlayStation PS4 remote play • S-Force front Surround speakers • BeiDou GPS • ANT+ support • Miracast • HAC M3/T4 • IP68 certified dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.55W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.41W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body) | feature not registered |