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| Global Score | |
| 75.2 | 79.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Sony |
| Android 5.0 | Android 5.1 |
| 2015-01-05 | 2015-09-02 |
| 5.87 x 2.96 x 0.37 inches | 6.08 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.36 ounces | 6.35 ounces |
| Gray and Red | Black, Gold and Gray |
| -- | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 185.00 | $ 545.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 2160 x 3840 pixels (4K) |
| P-OLED | IPS LCD |
| 401 pixels per inch | 801 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 10.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| 64-bit ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-Core 2000 MHz + Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU | Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.99 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 8.56 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.58 | 10.56 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.2 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 3430mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 630 hours standby time 15.2 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is a little bit better than the LG G Flex 2, getting a 79.8 score against 75.2. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium's design is somewhat heavier but thinner than the LG G Flex 2, and they were only released with a few months difference. These devices have Android OS (Operating System), but Sony Xperia Z5 Premium has a newer 5.1 version while LG G Flex 2 has Android 5.0, so it gives you some additional features and improved performance.
The Xperia Z5 Premium has a more vivid display than LG G Flex 2, and although they both have a screen with the same size, the Xperia Z5 Premium also has a lot better pixel quantity per inch in the screen and a way better resolution of 3840 x 2160. LG G Flex 2 has a bit more powerful processor than Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, and although they both have 3 GB of RAM memory and the same number of cores, the LG G Flex 2 also has a faster 600 MHz GPU and a 64-bit processor.
Xperia Z5 Premium takes much better videos and photos than LG G Flex 2, and although they both have the same (4K) video quality and the same 30 fps video frame rate, the Xperia Z5 Premium also has a way better 23 MP resolution back facing camera. The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium has just a bit bigger storage for apps and games than LG G Flex 2, and although they both have equal internal storage capacity, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium also has a slot for external memory cards that holds up to 200 GB.
Xperia Z5 Premium has a bit longer battery life than LG G Flex 2, because it has a 14 percent larger battery capacity.
Although Xperia Z5 Premium is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than LG G Flex 2, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the LG G Flex 2. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get the LG G Flex 2, giving up a few specs and features, but you will get the most out of your money.
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