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LG Q61 (Q630N) vs Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between LG Q61 vs Sony Xperia Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) Compare LG Q61 X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Q61 (Q630N)

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!

Q61 (Q630N)} 17 Advantages LG Q61 (Q630N) vs Xperia Z3 (16GB)} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (44GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.53"26%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.7MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+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)
+(front) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3100 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWaterproof (IP?)
191 grams (6.69 ounces)vs+152 grams (5.32 ounces)26%
Lighter
8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)16%
Thinner
395 PPIvs+424 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
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ModelQ61 (Q630N)Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Other model namesLG Q61 LM-Q630N, LMQ630N (Q 시리즈)Sony Xperia Z3 D6603, Sony Xperia Z3 D6653, Sony Pegasus
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Global, International)South AfricaCanada(Europe)Taiwan
(Global, International), South Africa, Canada, (Europe), Taiwan
BrandLGSony
Release date4/1/20209/1/2014
Depth8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)77.5 x 164.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.48 in)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)152 grams (5.32 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 Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.53" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features400nits[typ]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (44GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 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 800/850/900/1900/2100D6603 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
D6653 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40)
LTE Cat4
D6603 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,20)
D6653 model:
LTE 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1.12μm118°
5MP depth f/2.41.12μm83°
2MP macro f/2.422mm1.75μm88.8°
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels5248x3936 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 length26mm lens25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
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, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3100 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours16 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)740 hours (30.8 days)

➕ Other features

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
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: Titanium, White, Blue
• Silicone case included
• Google Assistant (dedicated side button)
• DTS:X 3D audio
• Colors: Black, White, Copper, Silver Green
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• PlayStation PS4 remote play
• S-Force front Surround speakers
• ANT+ support
• Miracast
• HAC M3/T3
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Q61 (Q630N)Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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