LG G2 mini LTE vs Sony Xperia Z: 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: 25 g lighter

G2 mini LTE:

121 g

Xperia Z:

146 g
Width

G2 mini LTE: 5 mm narrower

G2 mini LTE:

66 mm

Xperia Z:

71 mm
Screen diagonal

G2 mini LTE: 0.3 in smaller diagonal

G2 mini LTE:

4.7 in

Xperia Z:

5 in
Chipset

G2 mini LTE:

Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

Xperia Z:

Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Depth

Xperia Z: 1.9 mm thinner

G2 mini LTE:

9.8 mm

Xperia Z:

7.9 mm
Height

G2 mini LTE: 9.4 mm shorter

G2 mini LTE:

129.6 mm

Xperia Z:

139 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
Width:

66 mm
Depth:

9.8 mm +1.9 mm versus Xperia Z
2. Xperia Z

Height:

139 mm +9.4 mm versus G2 mini LTE
Width:

71 mm +5 mm versus G2 mini LTE
Depth:

7.9 mm

Weight

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

1. G2 mini LTE

121 g
2. Xperia Z

146 g

+25 g versus G2 mini LTE

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 Z

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²

Xperia Z has approximately 13.2% more rectangular screen area than G2 mini LTE.

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 Z, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	G2 mini LTE	Xperia Z
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

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

2. Xperia Z

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

2440 mAh

+110 mAh versus Xperia Z
2. Xperia Z

2330 mAh

Specifications

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1. G2 mini LTE2. Xperia Z

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia Z.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia Z
Dimensions (HxWxD)	129.6 Х 66 Х 9.8 mm	139 Х 71 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	121 g	146 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	2330 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop); LG Optimus UI 3	Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)	Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia Z.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia Z
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%	69.8%
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, Xperia Z.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia Z
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	13.1 MP Single
Camera specs	8 MP AF	13.1 MP AF f/2.4
Functions	LED flash panorama HDR	LED flash HDR
Video	720p	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	1.3 MP Single	2.2 MP Single
Specifications	1.3 MP	2.2 MP

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia Z.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia Z
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 305	Adreno 320
Antutu 7 score *	17678	20101
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	538
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1331
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	930

General specs

General specs — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia Z.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia Z
Release date	2014 February	2013 January
Colors	Titan Black Lunar White Red Gold	Black White Purple
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	180 EUR	270 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 550 h (2G) / Up to 530 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G) Music play - Up to 40 h
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass plastic frame

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia Z.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia Z
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Micro-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 - C6602 C6603 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C6603 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C6602 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) - C6603
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
GPRS	Class 33	Up to 107 kbps
Edge	Class 33	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 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
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP LE	4.0 A2DP
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 - 1.05 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.48 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia Z.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia Z
Radio	FM radio RDS	Stereo FM radio RDS
Others	Unknown	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for G2 mini LTE, Xperia Z.
Specification	G2 mini LTE	Xperia Z
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity compass Infrared port - Also known as LG D620 LG D620R LG D620K	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - IP57 dust and water resistant -Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes - Also known as Sony Xperia C6603 Sony Xperia C6602 Sony Xperia Z LTE Sony Xperia Z HSPA+

LG G2 mini LTE vs Sony Xperia Z

LG G2 mini LTE

Sony Xperia Z

Key differences

Weight

Width

Screen diagonal

Chipset

Depth

Height

Physical size

1. G2 mini LTE

2. Xperia Z

Weight

1. G2 mini LTE

2. Xperia Z

Screen size

1. G2 mini LTE

2. Xperia Z

Memory variants

Practical features

1. G2 mini LTE

2. Xperia Z

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. G2 mini LTE

2. Xperia Z

Specifications

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