Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) vs LG Optimus L9 II (D605)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray vs LG Optimus L9 II 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 LG Optimus L9 II X Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

19Points LG Optimus L9 II (D605) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus L9 II (D605)

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!

2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	vs	19 Advantages LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (300MB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+312 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.7"18% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+2150 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
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Model	Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Optimus L9 II (D605)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi	LG Optimus L9 2 D605, LG D605 Optimus L9 2
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LG
Release date	9/1/2011	10/1/2013
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)	66.5 x 128.4 millimeters (2.62 x 5.06 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (300MB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
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	42/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100 - 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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 Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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 Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	10.5 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
Call control	Voice recorder	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	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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 • LG Optimus UI • Dolby mobile sound enhancement Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	LG Optimus L9 II (D605)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.42W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.47W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)