Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) vs LG G3 (D855 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ion vs LG G3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2014 7:31 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Compare LG G3 X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points LG G3 (D855 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia ion X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS+

1440x2392

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G3 (D855 32GB)

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!

1 Advantage Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	vs	23 Advantages LG G3 (D855 32GB)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core114% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11.49GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)109% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)19% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT Super IPS+Advantage TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x2392 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
319 PPI	vs	+508 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.6"	vs	+5.5"20% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 13MP8% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP58% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1900 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh58% 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	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Other model names	AT&T Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE LT28at, Sony Aoba	LG G3 4G LTE D855 for Europe, LG Optimus G3, LG B2
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Panama, Sri Lanka
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	6/4/2012	6/1/2014
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)	74.6 x 146.3 millimeters (2.94 x 5.76 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	4.6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1440x2392 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	508 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (4, 17)	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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 Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-53YH
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	20 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White PlayNow • SE Timescape Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Violet, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Notification LED • Dolby mobile sound • 1W Speaker with Boost AMP • Knock Code, Quick Memo, QRemote • Plastic body • MiraCast • Wireless Charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head)	feature not registered