Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a) vs LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro vs LG Eclypse 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2013 5:08 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:27 AM

Compare LG Eclypse 4G X Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

06Points LG Eclypse 4G (C800G) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)

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!

12 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	vs	6 Advantages LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+265 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+3.7"6% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
512MB (320MB available)	vs	+1GB2 times More internal storage for applications and files
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+12.95 millimeters (0.51 inches)4% Thinner
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+1520 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

512MB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
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Model	Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Pro MK16, Sony MK16a, SE Iyokan	Virgin Mobile LG Eclypse 4G HSPA+, LG-C800G, LG C800G
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LG
Release date	10/18/2011	12/1/2011
Depth	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	12.95 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 120 millimeters (2.24 x 4.72 in)	63.4 x 121.2 millimeters (2.5 x 4.77 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	LG Optimus UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (320MB available)	1GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 800/850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1520 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	3.3 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Red • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • HAC (M3/T3) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
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