LG G2 mini LTE (Tegra) vs Sony Xperia Z1: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

G2 mini LTE (Tegra): 49 g lighter

G2 mini LTE (Tegra):

121 g

Xperia Z1:

170 g
Width

G2 mini LTE (Tegra): 8 mm narrower

G2 mini LTE (Tegra):

66 mm

Xperia Z1:

74 mm
Screen diagonal

G2 mini LTE (Tegra): 0.3 in smaller diagonal

G2 mini LTE (Tegra):

4.7 in

Xperia Z1:

5 in
Depth

Xperia Z1: 1.3 mm thinner

G2 mini LTE (Tegra):

9.8 mm

Xperia Z1:

8.5 mm
Height

G2 mini LTE (Tegra): 14.4 mm shorter

G2 mini LTE (Tegra):

129.6 mm

Xperia Z1:

144 mm
Release year

G2 mini LTE (Tegra):

2014

Xperia Z1:

2013

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. G2 mini LTE (Tegra)

Height:

129.6 mm
Width:

66 mm
Depth:

9.8 mm +1.3 mm versus Xperia Z1
2. Xperia Z1

Height:

144 mm +14.4 mm versus G2 mini LTE (Tegra)
Width:

74 mm +8 mm versus G2 mini LTE (Tegra)
Depth:

8.5 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. G2 mini LTE (Tegra)

121 g
2. Xperia Z1

170 g

+49 g versus G2 mini LTE (Tegra)

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. G2 mini LTE (Tegra)

Screen diagonal:

4.7 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

60.9 cm²
2. Xperia Z1

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²

Xperia Z1 has approximately 13.2% more rectangular screen area than G2 mini LTE (Tegra).

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for G2 mini LTE (Tegra), Xperia Z1, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	G2 mini LTE (Tegra)	Xperia Z1
8 GB	1 GB RAM	Not recorded
16 GB	Not recorded	2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. G2 mini LTE (Tegra)

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Xperia Z1

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. G2 mini LTE (Tegra)

2440 mAh
2. Xperia Z1

3000 mAh

+560 mAh versus G2 mini LTE (Tegra)

Specifications

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1. G2 mini LTE (Tegra)2. Xperia Z1

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for G2 mini LTE (Tegra), Xperia Z1.
Specification	G2 mini LTE (Tegra)	Xperia Z1
Dimensions (HxWxD)	129.6 Х 66 Х 9.8 mm	144 Х 74 Х 8.5 mm
Weight	121 g	170 g
Technology	IPS LCD	TFT
Screen size	4.7" inch	5" inch
Screen resolution	540 x 960 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	8 GB 1 GB RAM	16 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2440 mAh Removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat); LG Optimus UI	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset	Nvidia Tegra 4i	Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for G2 mini LTE (Tegra), Xperia Z1.
Specification	G2 mini LTE (Tegra)	Xperia Z1
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	60.9 cm2	68.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.2%	64.7%
PPI /points per inch/	234 PPI	441 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 2	Shatter proof glass

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for G2 mini LTE (Tegra), Xperia Z1.
Specification	G2 mini LTE (Tegra)	Xperia Z1
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	20.7 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP AF	20.7 MP f/2.0 27mm (wide) 1/2.3'' AF
Functions	LED flash panorama HDR	LED flash HDR panorama
Video	720p	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	1.3 MP Single	2 MP Single
Specifications	1.3 MP	2 MP

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for G2 mini LTE (Tegra), Xperia Z1.
Specification	G2 mini LTE (Tegra)	Xperia Z1
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cotex-A9	Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	ULP GeForce (60 cores)	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 score *	32168	41148
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	970
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	2343
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	2240

General specs

General specs — specifications for G2 mini LTE (Tegra), Xperia Z1.
Specification	G2 mini LTE (Tegra)	Xperia Z1
Release date	2014 February	2013 September
Colors	Titan Black Lunar White Red Gold	Black White Purple
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	240 EUR	330 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 880 h (2G) / Up to 850 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 13 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 15 h (3G) Music play - Up to 110 h
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass aluminum frame

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for G2 mini LTE (Tegra), Xperia Z1.
Specification	G2 mini LTE (Tegra)	Xperia Z1
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Micro-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - all versions -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) - C6903 C6943 LTE band 1(2100) 17(700) - C6906
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Class 12	Up to 107 kbps
Edge	Class 12	Up to 296 kbps
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) USB Host; magnetic connector
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP LE	4.0 A2DP aptX
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR - 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.77 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for G2 mini LTE (Tegra), Xperia Z1.
Specification	G2 mini LTE (Tegra)	Xperia Z1
Radio	FM radio RDS	Stereo FM radio RDS
Others	Unknown	Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for G2 mini LTE (Tegra), Xperia Z1.
Specification	G2 mini LTE (Tegra)	Xperia Z1
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity compass Infrared port - For Latin America	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - ANT+ - IP58 dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes - Also known as Sony Xperia Z1 Honami Sony Xperia Z1 C6902/L39h Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 Sony Xperia Z1 C6906 Sony Xperia Z1 C6943

LG G2 mini LTE (Tegra) vs Sony Xperia Z1