LG Optimus 3D Max (P720) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus 3D Max vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2018 8:29 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 8:08 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact X LG Optimus 3D Max (P720) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) Compare LG Optimus 3D Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2870
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)

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 Optimus 3D Max (P720)	vs	24 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)26% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+483 PPI123% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
(dual camera) 5MP + 5MP	vs	+(back) 19.2MP91% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times 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 2.3.7 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps37 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1520 mAh	vs	+2870 mAh89% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage 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.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

TFT NOVA IPS / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Other model names	LG Optimus 3D Max P720, LGP720, LG-P720, LG CX2	NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, Sony PF32
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	Japan
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	4/23/2012	4/5/2018
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.4 x 126.8 millimeters (2.65 x 4.99 in)	65 x 135 millimeters (2.56 x 5.31 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	483 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	800/150 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 850/2100	UMTS 800/850/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,21,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 5 megapixels 5MP 3D AF	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Digital TV FullSeg
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + 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	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1520 mAh	2870 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LG Optimus UI • 3D display with 600 nits brightness • 720p@30fps 3D video capture • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, Moss Green, Coral Pink • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min • ISDB-T TV
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.692W/kg (head), 0.836W/kg (body)	feature not registered