LG Optimus 3D Max P720 vs Sony Xperia S

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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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.

  • Width

    Xperia S: 3.4 mm narrower

    Optimus 3D Max P720:
    67.4 mm
    Xperia S:
    64 mm
  • Chipset

    Optimus 3D Max P720:
    TI OMAP 4430
    Xperia S:
    Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
  • Depth

    Optimus 3D Max P720: 1 mm thinner

    Optimus 3D Max P720:
    9.6 mm
    Xperia S:
    10.6 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. 1. Optimus 3D Max P720

    Height:
    126.8 mm
    Width:
    67.4 mm +3.4 mm versus Xperia S
    Depth:
    9.6 mm
  2. 2. Xperia S

    Height:
    128 mm
    Width:
    64 mm
    Depth:
    10.6 mm +1 mm versus Optimus 3D Max P720

Weight

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

  1. 1. Optimus 3D Max P720

    148 g

    +4 g versus Xperia S

  2. 2. Xperia S

    144 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. 1. Optimus 3D Max P720

    Screen diagonal:
    4.3 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    52.6 cm²
  2. 2. Xperia S

    Screen diagonal:
    4.3 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    51 cm²

Optimus 3D Max P720 has approximately 3.2% more rectangular screen area than Xperia S.

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 Optimus 3D Max P720, Xperia S, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageOptimus 3D Max P720Xperia S
32 GB Unknown 1 GB RAM
Optimus 3D Max P720: Original memory entry

8 GB (5.3 GB user available) · 1 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. Optimus 3D Max P720

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

2. Xperia S

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

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. 1. Optimus 3D Max P720

    1520 mAh

  2. 2. Xperia S

    1750 mAh

    +230 mAh versus Optimus 3D Max P720

Specifications

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1. Optimus 3D Max P7202. Xperia S

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Optimus 3D Max P720, Xperia S.
SpecificationOptimus 3D Max P720Xperia S
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 126.8 Х 67.4 Х 9.6 mm
  • 128 Х 64 Х 10.6 mm
Weight
  • 148 g
  • 144 g
Technology
  • 3D LCD
  • LED-backlit LCD
Screen size
  • 4.3" inch
  • 4.3" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 800 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB (5.3 GB user available)
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1520 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 1750 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
  • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset
  • TI OMAP 4430
  • Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
NFC
  • Yes
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Optimus 3D Max P720, Xperia S.
SpecificationOptimus 3D Max P720Xperia S
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 52.6 cm2
  • 51.0 cm2
Screen format
  • 5:3 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 61.6%
  • 62.2%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 217 PPI
  • 342 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Scratch-resistant glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Optimus 3D Max P720, Xperia S.
SpecificationOptimus 3D Max P720Xperia S
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 12 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • AF -5 MP
  • AF
  • 12 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps (2D)
  • 720p@30fps (3D)
  • 720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
  • 1.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • VGA
  • 1.3 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Optimus 3D Max P720, Xperia S.
SpecificationOptimus 3D Max P720Xperia S
Processor CPU
  • Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
  • Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR SGX540
  • Adreno 220
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 3734
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 397
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 704
General specs
General specs — specifications for Optimus 3D Max P720, Xperia S.
SpecificationOptimus 3D Max P720Xperia S
Release date
  • 2012
  • February
  • 2012
  • January
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Black
  • Silver
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 230 EUR
  • 230 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 450 h Talking time- Up to 8 h
  • Stand by time- Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 420 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 7 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 30 min (3G) Music play - Up to 25 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Optimus 3D Max P720, Xperia S.
SpecificationOptimus 3D Max P720Xperia S
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed
  • HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Up to 86 kbps
Edge
  • Yes
  • Up to 237 kbps
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 3.0
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
  • EDR
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR - 1.31 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 1.30 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Optimus 3D Max P720, Xperia S.
SpecificationOptimus 3D Max P720Xperia S
Radio
  • Stereo FM radio
  • RDS
  • Stereo FM radio
  • RDS
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Optimus 3D Max P720, Xperia S.
SpecificationOptimus 3D Max P720Xperia S
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - MP4/DivX/XviD/H.264/WMV player -MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player -3D/2D image/video editor -HD Converter (games
  • apps) -2D to 3D apps converter -Document viewer/editor -Organizer -Voice memo/dial/commands -Predictive text input
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - ANT+ -TV launcher -HDMI port -MP4/H.264/WMV player -MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player -TrackID music recognition -Document viewer -Voice memo/dial/commands -Predictive text input - Also known as Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi
  • Sony Ericsson Arc HD