The battle of the Sony and LG smartphones has been raging for quite some time. However, while most of the focus has been on the larger versions of the LG and Sony smartphones, their mini versions deserve a bit of attention as well, especially when compared to each other. In this article, we will give a quick review of the Xperia Z1 compact and the G2 mini, and see how they compare to each other.
The Xperia Z1 Compact VS The G2 Mini
To start off, we’ll look at the Xperia Z1 first. This mini smart phone from Sony comes with the same features as its larger relative, including an all glass design, the signature silver power button, and protection against water and dust. The LG G2 Mini is also similar to both its larger counterpart and the Xperia Z1, except the G2 Mini has more matte finish and comfortable grip. As far as the display is concerned, the G2 Mini has a 4.7 display, which is much larger than the 4.3 inch display on the Xperia Z1 Compact. However, the resolution and dimensions are similar.
When it comes to performance and hardware, both mini smart phones are smooth performing and powerful for their size. The Xperia Z1 Compact has a 2.2 GHz quad core Snapdragon 800 processor, which gives it a smooth performing system that is comparable to the larger versions. The G2 Mini isn’t as high end, but it does have a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor along with 1 GB of RAM, which should be enough to run most programs. The Xperia Z1 compact has an enhanced 20.7 MP camera, which is of higher quality than the G2 Mini’s 8 MP rear camera. However, the G2 Mini does have an advantage in that it has a 2,440 mAh, which is larger than the 2,300 mAh battery of the Xperia Z1 Compact.
Finally, there is the software comparison between the two. With the Xperia Z1 Compact, you have the minimalistic Timescape UI and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The G2 Mini is more colorful and user targeted with the Optimus UI, and is full of software. It also comes with an upgraded version of Android, Android 4.4 Kitkat.
