LG Optimus G Pro (E980) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)

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

1/4/2018 5:39 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:08 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Plus X LG Optimus G Pro (E980) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.2
MP

2.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3140
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) Compare LG Optimus G Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)

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!

4 Advantages LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	vs	17 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8% Thinner
(back) 13.2MP	vs	+(back) 23MP74% Higher resolution main camera
1/3.06" inches	vs	+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) 2.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3140 mAh	vs	+3430 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices

32GB (23GB available) / 32GB (24GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

LED flash

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus G Pro (E980)	Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Other model names	AT&T LG Optimus G Pro 4G LTE E980 USA, LG Gee FHD	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus G3426 Dual-Sim, Sony SM11L
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Japan
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	5/1/2013	9/21/2017
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 150.2 millimeters (3 x 5.91 in)	75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	LTE 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 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Back camera (main camera)	13.2 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4192x3144 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Front camera (secondary)	2.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BL-48TH	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3140 mAh	3430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	22 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	781 hours (32.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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, Gold, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • LED notification • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera • WiFi Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
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