LG Optimus G Pro vs Sony Xperia Z
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus G Pro and the Sony Xperia Z, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus G Pro | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Price | $6,364 | $594 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,140 mAh | 2,330 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13.1 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | 146 g |
| Released | Apr 2013 | Feb 2013 |
Summary: LG Optimus G Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Sony Xperia Z is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Sony Xperia Z is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| LG Optimus G Pro | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Type | True HD IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.0 inches, 69.8 cm² (~69.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) |
| Pixel Density | ~401 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Shatter proof glass, Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 |
Platform
| LG Optimus G Pro | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4.2 KitKat | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait 300 |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | Adreno 320 |
Memory
| LG Optimus G Pro | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDHC, up to 32GB (officially), up to 128GB (unofficially) |
| Internal | 16GB/32GB, 2GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 16GB (approx. 11GB user accessible) |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus G Pro | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, autofocus, LED flash | — |
| Features | Geo-tagging, face detection, panorama, HDR | Exmor RS sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama, face detection |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, HDR |
| Modules | — | Single 13.1 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/3.06", AF |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus G Pro | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP | — |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Single 2.2 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | — | Exmor R sensor |
Battery
| LG Optimus G Pro | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po | Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh |
| Capacity | 3140 mAh | — |
| Removable | Yes | — |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 550 h (2G) / Up to 530 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G) |
Body
| LG Optimus G Pro | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Dimensions | 150.2 x 76.1 x 9.4 mm | 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 172 g | 146 g (5.15 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, plastic frame |
| Durability | — | IP55/IP57 dust and water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| LG Optimus G Pro | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | — | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
Launch
| LG Optimus G Pro | Sony Xperia Z |
|---|
| Announced | February 2013 | CES 2013, January 2013 |
| Status | Released 2013, April | Released February 2013 |
| OS at launch | — | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus G Pro or Sony Xperia Z?
LG Optimus G Pro — 3,140 mAh for the LG Optimus G Pro versus 2,330 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z.
Which is lighter, LG Optimus G Pro or Sony Xperia Z?
Sony Xperia Z — 172 g for the LG Optimus G Pro versus 146 g for the Sony Xperia Z.
Which is newer, LG Optimus G Pro or Sony Xperia Z?
LG Optimus G Pro — Apr 2013 for the LG Optimus G Pro versus Feb 2013 for the Sony Xperia Z.
Is the LG Optimus G Pro or the Sony Xperia Z rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus G Pro 7/10 and the Sony Xperia Z 6/10.
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