Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact vs LG G3 Dual-LTE
Comparison between Sony Xperia Z5 Compact and LG G3 Dual-LTE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and LG.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia Z5 Compact | G3 Dual-LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.0 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 149 g
- OS Version
- 5.1
- against 4.4
LG G3 Dual-LTE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,700 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 534 ppi
- against 323 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | G3 Dual-LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 cores. | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | G3 Dual-LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Yellow, Coral | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 65 mm | 74.6 mm |
| Body Height | 127 mm | 146.3 mm |
| Weight | 138 g Best value | 149 g |
| Usable Surface | 68.9 % | — |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | G3 Dual-LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,700 mAh | 3,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Wireless Charging |
| Talk time | 14 h 50 min | 22 h Best value |
| Standby time | 520 h | 638 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 77 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | G3 Dual-LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.6″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 323 ppi | 534 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,053 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | G3 Dual-LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | G3 Dual-LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | G3 Dual-LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 Best value | 4.4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | G3 Dual-LTE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, TV-out, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.97 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.72 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.07 W/kg Best value | 1.46 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.71 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | G3 Dual-LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | G3 Dual-LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SO-02H, E5823, E5803 | D858HK, D856 |
