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LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM) vs Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)

Side by side comparison between LG Phoenix 5 vs Sony Xperia XZs phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XZs X LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM) 11Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) Compare LG Phoenix 5 X
5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)

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!

Phoenix 5 (K300AM)} 11 Advantages LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM) vs Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)} 19 Advantages Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+5.7"10%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1 Nougat
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2900 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWaterproof (IP?)
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (7.5GB available)vs+32GB (20GB available)167%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)6%
Thinner
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
295 PPIvs+424 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MPvs+(back) 19.2MP8%
Higher resolution main camera
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches35%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP160%
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
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
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ModelPhoenix 5 (K300AM)Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Other model namesLG Phoenix 5 (AT&T), LMK300AMAAG2SVYSony Xperia XZs G8231 32GB Single-Sim, Sony Keyaki SS
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandLGSony
Release date8/21/20204/1/2017
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.12 x 147.83 millimeters (2.8 x 5.82 in)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.7" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)295 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassPanda King GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
System versionAndroid 10Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (7.5GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (20GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps450/50 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 850/1700/1900UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30)LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32)
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 Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/5.0"1.12µm
19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)22mm (lens)
Sensor size1/5" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours17.8 hours
Standby528 hours (22 days)610 hours (25.4 days)

➕ Other features

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver
• LG UX 9.1
• Colors: Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Metal body
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Sony Exmor RS camera
• 720p@960fps slow motion
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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