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Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) vs LG L40 (Dual TV D175)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray vs LG L40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG L40 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) 14Points
4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

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!

Xperia Ray (ST18a)} 14 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) vs L40 (Dual TV D175)} 11 Advantages LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs114 grams (3.99 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)27%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+245 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4"14%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB (300MB available)vs+4GB (1.68GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+1540 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
ModelXperia Ray (ST18a)L40 (Dual TV D175)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE UrushiLG L40 Dual Chip D175, LG L40 Dual Sim D175, LG D175
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonLG
Release date9/1/20114/1/2014
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UI 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB (300MB available)4GB (1.68GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• 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
• Colors: Black, White
• Guest Mode
• Quick Memo
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)LG L40 (Dual TV D175)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
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