Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) vs LG Optimus G (E977)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 vs LG Optimus G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.7"
IPS+
IPS+
768x1280
13.2
MP
MP
1.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
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24 Common items in both devices |
TFT IPS LCD / TFT Super IPS+ |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
4G LTE |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
Model | Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Optimus G (E977) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Z3 D6603, Sony Xperia Z3 D6653, Sony Pegasus | LG Optimus G E977, LG E977 Optimus G |
Country or region available | (Global, International), South Africa, Canada, (Europe), Taiwan | feature not registered |
Brand | Sony | LG |
Release date | 9/1/2014 | 9/17/2012 |
Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in) | 68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in) |
Weight | 152 grams (5.32 ounces) | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT Super IPS+ |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 4.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 768x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 318 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 Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
System version | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 320 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 32GB (25GB available) |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 100/50 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 | D6603 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 D6653 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 D6603 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,20) D6653 model: LTE 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) | LTE 700/2600 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.7 megapixels | 13.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 4192x3144 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 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 | Not 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 Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
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 | f/2.8 (aperture) | 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 Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-3 | Micro-B USB MHL |
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 2100 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | 15 hours |
Standby | 740 hours (30.8 days) | 335 hours (14 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
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, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Copper, Silver Green • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PlayStation PS4 remote play • S-Force front Surround speakers • ANT+ support • Miracast • HAC M3/T3 • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes | • Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus UI v3.0 • G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen • WiFi direct • 3G/4G mobile hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | LG Optimus G (E977) | |
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 |