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Sony Xperia S (LT26i) vs LG K5 (X220MB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia S vs LG K5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K5 X Sony Xperia S (LT26i) 15Points
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia S (LT26i)

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Xperia S (LT26i)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia S (LT26i) vs K5 (X220MB)} 14 Advantages LG K5 (X220MB)
+32GB (28GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3GB available)
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+342 PPI74%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+(back) 12MP144%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)13%
Lighter
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)19%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
1750 mAhvs+1900 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2.1 + 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
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
3G+ HSPA+
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
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ModelXperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
Other model namesSony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony NozomiLG K5 X220mb, LG-X220mb
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandSonyLG
Release date2/1/20125/1/2016
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)71.6 x 145 millimeters (2.82 x 5.71 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6580M (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)8GB (3GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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 S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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 S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.5 hours4 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)100 hours (4.2 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Silver
Remote control for Sony TV
• SE Timescape
Java framework
• Colors: Gold, Silver, Titan
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• LG KnockCode, KnockOn

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)LG K5 (X220MB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.3W/kg (head)feature not registered
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