Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902) vs LG G2 mini (4G D625)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs LG G2 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/29/2014 5:52 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:27 PM

Compare LG G2 mini X Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points LG G2 mini (4G D625) Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

540x960

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

2440
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)

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!

18 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	vs	5 Advantages LG G2 mini (4G D625)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)15% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+441 PPI88% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	234 PPI
+5"6% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(back) 20.7MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) 2.1MP58% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2440 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+121 grams (4.24 ounces)40% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z1 C6902 L39h PM-0500-BV, Sony Honami	TelCel LG G2 mini D625, LG G2 mini Tegra, LG D625
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Mexico
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	9/6/2013	4/1/2014
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)	66 x 129.6 millimeters (2.6 x 5.1 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	121 grams (4.24 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	234 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4i Grey (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Penta-core, 1 processor: 5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A9-R4 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP60 660Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (3GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 1700/2100 (Bands 1,4)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2440 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	850 hours (35.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound	• Colors: Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered