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LG Optimus G Pro (E980) vs Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus G Pro vs Sony Xperia XA1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XA1 X LG Optimus G Pro (E980) 07Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.2
MP

2.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3140
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) Compare LG Optimus G Pro X
5"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)

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!

Optimus G Pro (E980)} 7 Advantages LG Optimus G Pro (E980) vs Xperia XA1 (G3125)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+3140 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core80%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)12%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18%
Thinner
(back) 13.2MPvs+(back) 23MP74%
Higher resolution main camera
1/3.06" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches33%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.3MPvs+(front) 8MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
32GB (23GB available) / 32GB (24GB available)
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
ModelOptimus G Pro (E980)Xperia XA1 (G3125)
Other model namesAT&T LG Optimus G Pro 4G LTE E980 USA, LG Gee FHDSony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3125, Sony Hinoki SS
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)Australia
(Global, International), Australia
BrandLGSony
Release date5/1/20134/1/2017
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 150.2 millimeters (3 x 5.91 in)67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)32GB (24GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
Back camera (main camera)13.2 megapixels23 megapixels
Main camera resolution4192x3144 pixels5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
Front camera (secondary)2.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BL-48TH
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3140 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hours10 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)603 hours (25.1 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• LG Optimus UI 3.0
• Dolby mobile sound enhancement
• Dual shot camera
• QRemote 2.0
• LED notification
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Fast battery charging
• Pump Express+ 2.0
• Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus G Pro (E980)Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.64W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.32W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)feature not registered
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