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Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52) vs LG G Pro 2 (D838)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 II vs LG G Pro 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G Pro 2 X Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52) 31Points
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.9"
IPS+

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)

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 1 II (XQ-AT52)} 31 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52) vs G Pro 2 (D838)} 2 Advantages LG G Pro 2 (D838)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)72%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR5167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)22 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super IPS+
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1644x3840 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+643 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs373 PPI
+6.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5.9"
+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP184%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.7" inches76%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+172 grams (6.02 ounces)5%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
ModelXperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Other model namesXperia 1 Mark II XQAT52/G (256GB+8GB RAM) Dual-SIMPhablet LG Optimus G Pro 2, LG D838, LG B1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)ChinaUnited Arab EmiratesPhilippinesHong KongIndiaTaiwanVietnam
(Global, International), China, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, Vietnam
BrandSonyLG
Release date2/24/20203/18/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 166 millimeters (2.83 x 6.54 in)81.9 x 157.9 millimeters (3.22 x 6.22 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Display typeOLEDTFT Super IPS+
Screen size6.5" inches5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1644x3840 pixels (21:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)643 PPI373 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB v2 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR53GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
0.3MP depth TOF3D
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouS-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-47TH
Battery capacity4000 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered370 hours (15.4 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Purple, Mirror Lake Green
• Cameras with ZEISS optics
• Dolby Atmos
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dynamic vibration system
• PS4 Remote Play
• DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
• Colors: Titan, White, Silver, Burgundy
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• LG Optimus UI
• LG Knock Code
• Slow motion 720p@120fps
• Dolby mobile sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT52)LG G Pro 2 (D838)
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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