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Sony Xperia Ion
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LG G3
32 GBD855
| Global Score | |
| 61.3 | 76.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| Android 4.1.2, 4.0, 2.3 | Android 5.0, 4.4.2 |
| 2012-01-09 | 2014-05-27 |
| 5.20 x 2.68 x 0.42 inches | 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.08 ounces | 5.26 ounces |
| Black | Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 210.00 | $ 215.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 326 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| -- | 450 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 10 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset |
| Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.1 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 12.10 MP + 1.30 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 5.8 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1900mAh Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 400 hours standby time 10 hours talk time | 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time |
| 3.76 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG G3 is a lot better than Xperia Ion, getting a 76.4 score against 61.3. Both devices we compare here include Android OS (operating system), but LG G3 has newer 5.0 version while Xperia Ion has Android 4.1.2 version. The LG G3 body is way newer and somewhat thinner than Xperia Ion's, although it is also just a bit heavier.
LG G3 features a much more vibrant screen than Sony Xperia Ion, because it has a way higher amount of pixels per inch in the display, a way higher 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution and a larger display. The LG G3 features a better processor than Sony Xperia Ion, because it has a graphics processor, a greater amount of RAM memory and a greater number of cores.
LG G3 has a lot better camera than Xperia Ion, because it has a lot better 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution and a camera in the back with a higher resolution. The LG G3 has a much greater memory capacity for apps and games than Xperia Ion, because it has more internal memory and a SD memory slot that holds up to 128 GB.
The LG G3 counts with a really longer battery duration than Xperia Ion, because it has a 3000mAh battery size against 1900mAh.
The LG G3 costs a bit more than Sony Xperia Ion, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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