Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs LG Optimus 3D Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2017 12:13 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:32 PM

Compare LG Optimus 3D Max X Sony Xperia ZR (3G) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

03Points LG Optimus 3D Max (P725) Compare Sony Xperia ZR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

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

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16 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	vs	3 Advantages LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+323 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+4.55"6% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP27% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 5MP + 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2300 mAh51% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1520 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
8GB (4.49GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)9% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid

31 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia ZR (3G)	Optimus 3D Max (P725)
Other model names	Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony Dogo	LG Optimus 3D Max, LGP725, LG-P725, LG CX2
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Kazakhstan, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013	4/23/2012
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)	67.4 x 126.8 millimeters (2.65 x 4.99 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4.55" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	323 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4.49GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 5 megapixels 5MP 3D AF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	Sweep panorama	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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 ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1520 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	3 hours
Standby	520 hours (21.7 days)	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint Java framework	• Colors: Black • LG Optimus UI • 3D display with 600 nits brightness • 720p@30fps 3D video capture • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	LG Optimus 3D Max (P725)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	0.692W/kg (head), 0.836W/kg (body)