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Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) vs LG L40 (D160)

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

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Compare LG L40 X Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) 13Points
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)

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Xperia Go (ST27i)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) vs L40 (D160)} 9 Advantages LG L40 (D160)
+8GB (4GB available)138%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.68GB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs114 grams (3.99 ounces)
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)21%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+(back) 5MP60%
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
+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
+BarometerAdvantage
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
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+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
1305 mAhvs+1540 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
3.0 + 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

20 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
320x480 pixels
165 PPI
3.5"
Only digital zoom
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
ModelXperia Go (ST27i)L40 (D160)
Other model namesSony Xperia Go ST27, Sony ST27i, Sony LotusLG L40 D160, LG L40 Single Sim, LG D160 L Series III
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyLG
Release date7/1/20124/1/2014
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UI 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U850032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)4GB (1.68GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 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 supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 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 stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot 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 Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + 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
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1305 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 3D surround sound
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust and water proof
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Guest Mode
• Quick Memo
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)LG L40 (D160)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)1.29W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.89W/kg (head)1.12W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
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