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Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim) vs LG Q8 (X800K)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia E vs LG Q8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Q8 X Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim) 03Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.2"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Q8 (X800K)

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 E (Dual-sim)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim) vs Q8 (X800K)} 34 Advantages LG Q8 (X800K)
+116 grams (4.06 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)38%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+565 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.2"49%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1530 mAhvs+3000 mAh96%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+18W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
ModelXperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
Other model namesSony Xperia E C1605, Sony Nanhu DSKT LG Q8 (KT Corporation), LG-X800K, LGX800K
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandSonyLG
Release date1/1/20137/1/2017
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight116 grams (4.06 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI565 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1153 (v3)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps300/50 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 networkC1605 model:
UMTS 900/2100
C1604 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 17)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.41/4"10mm
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1530 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.3 hours4 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)1000 hours (41.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold
• Sony xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• HD Voice
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Titan
• Metal body
• LG UX 5.0
• KnockOn, Knock Code
• 32-bit/192kHz audio
• VoLTE
• TV T-DMB (Korea)
• Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)LG Q8 (X800K)
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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