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LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) vs Sony Xperia SP (3G)

Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 4 vs Sony Xperia SP phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia SP X LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) 12Points
LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.7"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Sony Xperia SP (3G) Compare LG Nexus 4 X
Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)

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Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)} 12 Advantages LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB) vs Xperia SP (3G)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (3G)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)12%
Lighter		vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)10%
Thinner		vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage
TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+768x1280 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1280 pixels
+4.7"2%
Larger screen		vs4.6"
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
8GB (5GB available)vs+8GB (5.88GB available)18%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
318 PPIvs+319 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2100 mAhvs+2370 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
30 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
ModelNexus 4 (E960 8GB)Xperia SP (3G)
Other model namesLG Google Nexus 4 E960, LG Nexus 4, LG MakoSony Xperia SP C5302, M35h, Sony HuaShan
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGSony
Release date11/13/20124/1/2013
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)68.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.7 x 5.27 in)67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Display typeTFT NOVA IPSTFT LCD
Screen size4.7" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)318 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806432bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)8GB (5.88GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
BL-T5		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours19 hours
Standby390 hours (16.3 days)734 hours (30.6 days)

➕ Other features

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Panorama photo
• Miracast
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• 3D sweep panorama
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D Surround Sound
• HD Voice
• HT40
• NFC SmartTags
• WiFi dual-band

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Nexus 4 (E960 8GB)Sony Xperia SP (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.55W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.41W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)feature not registered
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