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LG Xenon GR500 vs Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

Side by side comparison between LG Xenon GR500 vs Sony Xperia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 1 X LG Xenon GR500 02Points
LG Xenon GR500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
N/A
950
mAh

(Removable)

vs
33Points Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) Compare LG Xenon GR500 X
Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

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Xenon GR500} 2 Advantages LG Xenon GR500 vs Xperia 1 (J8170)} 33 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)65%
Lighter		vs178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
80MBvs+128GB (111GB available)1420 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)93%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+1 billion15384 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+1644x3840 pixels65 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+643 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+6.5"132%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP18 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps443 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
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+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
950 mAhvs+3330 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.5mm jackvs+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
6 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
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ModelXenon GR500Xperia 1 (J8170)
Other model namesAT&T LG Xenon GR500, LG Zenon, LG GR500Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandLGSony
Release date4/9/20095/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)53.5 x 105.5 millimeters (2.11 x 4.15 in)72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Display typeTFT LCDOLED
Screen size2.8" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI643 PPI
Colors65 thousand1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10
100% DCI-P3
HDR BT.2020

🤖 Operating System

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Chipsetfeature not registered64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8)
Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
RAM memoryfeature not registered6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage80MB128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps1600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/1900UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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 Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30fps
1080p@30/60/960fps
BIONZ X

📸 Front camera

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, 3GPMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, AMRMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output2.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity950 mAh3330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby264 hours (11 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Red
• Windows Live, MSN, Yahoo!
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Xenon GR500Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
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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