LG G2 mini LTE vs Sony Xperia tipo: 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

Xperia tipo: 21.6 g lighter

G2 mini LTE:

121 g

Xperia tipo:

99.4 g
Width

Xperia tipo: 9 mm narrower

G2 mini LTE:

66 mm

Xperia tipo:

57 mm
Screen diagonal

Xperia tipo: 1.5 in smaller diagonal

G2 mini LTE:

4.7 in

Xperia tipo:

3.2 in
Chipset

G2 mini LTE:

Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

Xperia tipo:

Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
Depth

G2 mini LTE: 3.2 mm thinner

G2 mini LTE:

9.8 mm

Xperia tipo:

13 mm
Height

Xperia tipo: 26.6 mm shorter

G2 mini LTE:

129.6 mm

Xperia tipo:

103 mm

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

Height:

129.6 mm +26.6 mm versus Xperia tipo
Width:

66 mm +9 mm versus Xperia tipo
Depth:

9.8 mm
2. Xperia tipo

Height:

103 mm
Width:

57 mm
Depth:

13 mm +3.2 mm versus G2 mini LTE

Weight

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

1. G2 mini LTE

121 g

+21.6 g versus Xperia tipo
2. Xperia tipo

99.4 g

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

Screen diagonal:

4.7 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

60.9 cm²
2. Xperia tipo

Screen diagonal:

3.2 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

3:2

Approximate rectangular screen area:

30.5 cm²

G2 mini LTE has approximately 99.7% more rectangular screen area than Xperia tipo.

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, Xperia tipo, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	G2 mini LTE	Xperia tipo
8 GB	1 GB RAM	Unknown

Xperia tipo: Original memory entry

2.9 GB (2.5 GB user available) · 512 MB 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

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

2. Xperia tipo

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 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

2440 mAh

+940 mAh versus Xperia tipo
2. Xperia tipo

1500 mAh

Specifications

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1. G2 mini LTE2. Xperia tipo

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia tipo.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia tipo
Dimensions (HxWxD)	129.6 Х 66 Х 9.8 mm	103 Х 57 Х 13 mm
Weight	121 g	99.4 g
Technology	IPS LCD	TFT
Screen size	4.7" inch	3.2" inch
Screen resolution	540 x 960 px	320 x 480 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	8 GB 1 GB RAM	2.9 GB (2.5 GB user available) 512 MB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2440 mAh Removable Li-Ion	1500 mAh Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop); LG Optimus UI 3	Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)	Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia tipo.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia tipo
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	256K
Screen area	60.9 cm2	30.5 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	3:2 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.2%	51.9%
PPI /points per inch/	234 PPI	180 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 2	Scratch-resistant glass

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia tipo.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia tipo
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	3.15 MP Single
Camera specs	8 MP AF	3.15 MP
Functions	LED flash panorama HDR	Unknown
Video	720p	480p
Front camera, selfie	1.3 MP Single	0 MP,
Specifications	1.3 MP	Unknown

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia tipo.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia tipo
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7	800 MHz Cortex-A5
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 305	Adreno 200
Antutu 7 score *	17678	1000
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	185
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	184

General specs

General specs — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia tipo.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia tipo
Release date	2014 February	2012 June
Colors	Titan Black Lunar White Red Gold	Classic Black Classic White Deep Red Navy Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	180 EUR	80 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 700 h (2G) / Up to 900 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 17 h (3G)	Stand by time- Up to 470 h (2G) / Up to 545 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 5 h (2G) / Up to 4 h 30 min (3G) Music play - Up to 30 h

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia tipo.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia tipo
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Mini-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) - D620 LTE band 1(2100) 8(900) - D620K	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS	Class 33	Up to 86 kbps
Edge	Class 33	Up to 237 kbps
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP LE	2.1 A2DP EDR
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.46 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.52 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)	SAR - 1.37 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 1.62 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia tipo.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia tipo
Radio	FM radio RDS	Stereo FM radio RDS

Other features

Other features — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia tipo.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia tipo
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity compass Infrared port - Also known as LG D620 LG D620R LG D620K	Sensors Accelerometer proximity - MP4/H.264/WMV player -MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player -Organizer -Document viewer -Voice memo/dial -Predictive text input - Also known as Sony Tapioca Sony ST21i Sony ST21a

LG G2 mini LTE vs Sony Xperia tipo

LG G2 mini LTE

Sony Xperia tipo

Key differences

Weight

Width

Screen diagonal

Chipset

Depth

Height

Physical size

1. G2 mini LTE

2. Xperia tipo

Weight

1. G2 mini LTE

2. Xperia tipo

Screen size

1. G2 mini LTE

2. Xperia tipo

Memory variants

Practical features

1. G2 mini LTE

2. Xperia tipo

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. G2 mini LTE

2. Xperia tipo

Specifications

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