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Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) vs LG Enact (VS890)

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

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Compare LG Enact X Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) 25Points
5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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Xperia XZ (F8331)} 25 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) vs Enact (VS890)} 1 Advantage LG Enact (VS890)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)121%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (21GB available)163%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)95%
Thinner
vs15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+424 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.2"30%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 23MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 13MP41 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2900 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2460 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+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
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
 
ModelXperia XZ (F8331)Enact (VS890)
Other model namesXperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SSVerizon LG Enact VS890, LG Enact 4G LTE
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)BrazilUSA
(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA
USA
USA
BrandSonyLG
Release date10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/20168/1/2013
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)52.3 x 111 millimeters (2.06 x 4.37 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresTriluminos
X-Reality Engine
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 29548feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE 700
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4140 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extras1080p@60fps
Exmor RS
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh2460 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17.5 hours11.7 hours
Standby610 hours (25.4 days)216 hours (9 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink• Colors: Black
• Dolby Mobile sound enhancement
• Panorama photo
• HDR photo
• HAC M4/T4
• DLNA
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)LG Enact (VS890)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)0.79W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
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