LG G Pro 2 vs Sony Xperia Z2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G Pro 2 and the Sony Xperia Z2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG G Pro 2 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | 163 g |
| Released | Mar 2014 | Apr 2014 |
Summary: LG G Pro 2 is ahead on screen size. Sony Xperia Z2 is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia Z2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG G Pro 2 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
| Size | 5.9 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Shatter proof glass |
| Pixel Density | ~373 ppi | — |
Platform
| LG G Pro 2 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 5.0.1 Lollipop | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) | Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| LG G Pro 2 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Internal | 16GB or 32GB | 16GB 3GB RAM |
| RAM | 3GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 64GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
Main Camera
| LG G Pro 2 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (wide), AF, OIS | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Single | — | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF |
Selfie Camera
| LG G Pro 2 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Modules | 2.1 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 2.2 MP, f/2.8 |
Battery
| LG G Pro 2 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 3200 mAh | Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 18W wired (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| LG G Pro 2 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3 mm (6.22 x 3.22 x 0.33 in) | 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 172 g (6.07 oz) | 163 g (5.75 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Build | Plastic body, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | — | IP58 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| LG G Pro 2 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | — |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | FM radio, RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort, USB Host) | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| LG G Pro 2 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Announced | February 2014 | February 2014 (MWC) |
| Released | March 2014 | — |
| Status | — | Released April 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, LG G Pro 2 or Sony Xperia Z2?
Sony Xperia Z2 — 172 g for the LG G Pro 2 versus 163 g for the Sony Xperia Z2.
Which is newer, LG G Pro 2 or Sony Xperia Z2?
Sony Xperia Z2 — Mar 2014 for the LG G Pro 2 versus Apr 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z2.
Is the LG G Pro 2 or the Sony Xperia Z2 rated higher?
We rate the LG G Pro 2 8/10 and the Sony Xperia Z2 8/10.
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