Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342) vs LG G Flex (D956)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 vs LG G Flex phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2017 7:54 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:51 PM

Compare LG G Flex X Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points LG G Flex (D956) Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)

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!

19 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	vs	5 Advantages LG G Flex (D956)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)18% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+(back) 19.2MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) 13MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 3.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 3.0
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.2"	vs	+6"15% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
2700 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZ1 G8342 Dual-Sim, Sony PF31	LG G Flex D956 LTE, LG Flex, LG D956 for Brazil
Country or region available	Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	9/19/2017	2/1/2014
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in)	81.6 x 160.5 millimeters (3.21 x 6.32 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974A
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 3.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	700 hours (29.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • HDR10 compliant • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • PS4 Remote Play • Slow motion 720p@960fps • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast • IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min	• Colors: Titan silver • Curved body and display • Self-healing back panel coating • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	LG G Flex (D956)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.36W/kg (head), 0.16W/kg (body)