LG V30 (H933) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

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Side by side comparison between LG V30 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 5:12 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:12 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X LG V30 (H933) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

1440x2880

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) Compare LG V30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG V30 (H933)

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29 Advantages LG V30 (H933)	vs	2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (50GB available)170 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (300MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)29% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1440x2880 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+537 PPI119% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6"50% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 750 Mbps103 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh120% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
158 grams (5.53 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)58% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	V30 (H933)	Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Other model names	LG V30 64GB, LGH933, LG-H933, LG Joan	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi
Country or region available	Canada	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	LG	Sony Ericsson
Release date	9/21/2017	9/1/2011
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 151.7 millimeters (2.97 x 5.97 in)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)
Weight	158 grams (5.53 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	6" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2880 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	537 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	1GB (300MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	750/150 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,29,30,66)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 13MP f/1.9	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMA	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	7 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Violet • Aluminum frame • LG UX 6.0+ • Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant • Always-on display • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • Quick Charge 3.0 • Qi wireless charging • IP68 certified: dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min • MIL-STD-810G militar certified	• Colors: Black, Gold, White, Pink • 4GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Video stabilizer • PlayNow • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG V30 (H933)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered