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Sony Xperia ZR
3G OnlyC5502
LG G2
T-MobileD801
| Global Score | |
| 65.6 | 73.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| Android 4.4.4, 4.3 | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 |
| 2013-05-13 | 2013-08-07 |
| 5.17 x 2.65 x 0.41 inches | 5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches |
| 4.87 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| Black, Green, Pink and White | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 149.00 | $ 150.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 326 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 450 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 9.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Krait (Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.64 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 4.62 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 13.10 MP + 0.30 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 29.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 9.24 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 3000mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 520 hours standby time 13 hours talk time | 833 hours standby time 26.5 hours talk time |
| 4.24 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The LG G2 is much better than Sony Xperia ZR, having a global score of 73.7 against 65.6. Both devices we are comparing come with Android OS (operating system), but LG G2 has an older 4.4.2 version while Sony Xperia ZR has Android 4.4.4. The LG G2 design is a little bit heavier but somewhat thinner than the Sony Xperia ZR, and both of them were released with only a couple months difference.
LG G2 features a brighter display than Sony Xperia ZR, because it has a higher pixel density, a larger screen and a way better resolution of 1920 x 1080. LG G2 features just a little better performance than Sony Xperia ZR, and although they both have a 2 GB RAM and the same number of cores, the LG G2 also has a faster graphics processor running at 450 megahertz.
The LG G2 features a lot bigger memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Xperia ZR, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 24 GB more internal storage. LG G2 features superior battery life than Sony Xperia ZR, because it has a 3000mAh battery size.
The LG G2 has a way better camera than Xperia ZR, although it has a camera with a worse 13 mega-pixels resolution and a lower 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality.
The LG G2 costs a little more than Xperia ZR, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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