Medium End Fight: LG Nexus 4 vs Sony Xperia Z vs HTC One mini
There are three popular mobile phones like LG, Sony and HTC. Each one has their own exclusive features. Here we will compare the LG Google Nexus 4 with Sony Xperia Z. and HTC One mini
Bangalore: In this comparison we’ll take a deeper look into the key features of three devices, compare some benchmark scores and cover the important details that you should know before making your final decision. So without making argument, let’s begin our comparison.
- Operating System: The Nexus 4 features with Android v4.2 jelly bean O S. The Sony Xperia Z features with Android v2.1.2 system. HTC One mini uses Android 4.2.2 operating system. The all smartphone have almost same system.
- CPU: The Sony Xperia Z and LG Google Nexus 4 are using the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad-core 1.5GHz processor, same Adreno 320 GPU and both have 2GB of RAM. While HTC One Mini used 1.4 GHz dual core processor and GPU Adreno 305. This Snapdragon S4 Pro processor was designed from the ground up to support super fast multi-tasking processing,
- Phone Design: the design of the phone plays a significant role in our buying choice. For some it means more, for other it doesn’t. Of course different devices carry different design and build properties. The great thing about the Xperia Z is that it doesn’t look like that in fact, its thickness is 7.9 mm and 146 grams weight and looks slick and beautiful. The Nexus four doesn’t come close to the Xperia Z when it comes to its durable properties. It is 9.1mm with weight of 139gms, the Nexus 4 as its own unique appeal. The Nexus 4 with plastic body with The Glass in the front and back which is made of Corning Gorilla Glass. On other hand HTC come up with the 9.3 mm and weight only is 122gms.
- Screen: The Nexus 4 features a 4.7inch and 1280768pixel HD LCD display, The Sony Xperia Z features a 5-inches 10801920 pixel Full HD TFT display. HTC One mini uses 720 x 1280 pixels. Color LCD screen with 16 M color. The Xperia Z display was criticized for its low viewing angles.
- Camera: Let’s take a look at the specs Sony Xperia Z has rear camera of 13MP with 3rd generation LED flash. Also have front camera 2MP Exmor R. Google Nexus 4 has Rear camera 8MP. Also have 3rd generation LED flash and Front camera of 1.3MP. On other side the HTC One mini has rear camera of just 4 MP with front camera of 1.6MP. None of the cameras has optical image stabilization,
- Battery: The battery life is very important for most users. Sony Xperia Z has 2330mAH battery with talk time 660min, LG Google Nexus 4 has 2100mAH battery with talk time 714min.but the HTC One Mini have 1800mAH battery which is less than other two, the talk time is 1240min, As you can see from battery life results, the Sony Xperia Z battery is some what better than other two. The batteries of all phones are non removable.
- Memory: The Sony Xperia z has in built memory of 16 GB and 2 GB RAM while LG Nexus 4 have 16 GB inbuilt with same 2 GB RAM. Last the HTC One have same 16 GB inbuilt memory but 1 GB RAM is with this smartphone. Only Sony phone has extended memory, by card slot up to 32 GB.
- Price: The Sony Xperia Z, LG Google Nexus 4 and HTC One Mini all are excellent and high performing phones. The LG Nexus 4 sells for a retail price at irs22990 which is lower than the Xperia Z as it sells at the price of irs 30063. While HTC One Mini is sell at the price about irs 26000.
Verdict: We are more impressed with the Sony Xperia Z, and it’s worth the extra price you pay for it. You can use the phone as an underwater camera. With the Xperia Z you also get excellent battery life. This is just not too many things not to like about this amazing phone. If I have to choose my favorite, I will give my clear vote to the Sony Xperia Z for its thin, stylish, tough and waterproof design. You can also expand the storage memory using MicroSD cards.
