G2: + Battery life + Larger screen + Image stab. + Full HD 60fps + Fast proc. and 2GB RAM + More natural colors + Cheaper Z1: + 20,7 camera, great images even in low light + Same proc. and ram as G2 + Lighter screen + Software and faster updates. I got G2 and I love it. But honestly I would recommend Z1 if you don't mind the price.
I'm a G2 user, I exactly don't know how much Xperia Z1 will give me a huge interface experience. G2 is awesome on its software... I can't live without any knock-on now! :P To tell you the truth, I'm addicted to it. One day I found myself trying knock-on on my iPod Touch! LOL... It's that much comfortable to use.
Sony Xperia Z1 "Honami" is the clear winner and here's why : - Performance + 3000 mAh Battery + 2.2 ghz + Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 + Adreno 330 + Stamina mode (1 month on standby mode) - Display + Full HD 5'0 + X-Reality Engine (It generates pixels that are missing to make the image sharper) + Triluminos display (Allows the phone to produce mo vivid colors) + 441 pixels per inch - Camera + 20.7 Megapixels + f2.0 (allows you to take better photos under low-light conditions) + Sony G-Lens (Allows you to zoom without losing clarity) - Rigidity + Shatter proof glass on both front and back + Scratch resistant glass + Fat Bezels (Which makes it more rigid if you drop it on it's sides) + Waterproof under 1 meter of water for 30 minutes + Dust-proof - Gaming + Playstation certified + You can connect your PS3 dual-shock controller to it to make gaming better.
They use the same SoC so performance is the same, G2 has better battery life according to GSMArena. The displays are both good, Z1 has bad viewing angles and a screen protector that you can't remove. G2 is oversaturated but has a slightly larger screen. The camera on the Z1 is obviously better but the G2 isn't bad either. Z1 build quality is better but its speakers are really bad compared to the G2. Both have Gorilla Glass and bezels do not mean shit when you drop it. Both are PS3 controller compatible, Playstation certification is marketing bull. I hate biased crap like your comment. They are both awesome phones, buy one be happy.
3000mAh battery on the Z1 means nothing compared to the G2..replay the video and you'll see that the Z1's battery was in the 70's at the end while the G2 remained in the 90's.
Are you stupid? The G2 has the same specs and a better version of the cpu. The G2 has a 5.2inch IPS+ display which is better than a crappy triluminos and x-reality, which only increases saturation to look like an crappy samsung display. G2 has optical image stabilization. G2 has gorilla glass on front and it uses Sapphire-Crystal on the camera lense. G2 looks sexier with the thin bezels and the buttons on the back are way easier to use. It also has the double tap feature to wake and lock which is actually very handy.
CodyMetal yes but the G2 is a shitty mobile because nobody likes LG and the phone has buttons on the back that makes it very crappy and the double tap thing is very stupid made. People who have no experience and dont know nothing about mobiles should buy LG G2 -_-
I would like to question the battery percentages from the start to the finish Sony: 92% LG:100% By the end the Sony is at 76% and the LG is at 91% The Sony lost 16% and the LG lost only 9%
That is scientifically meaningless though. As long as it is unmentioned if they touched both phones for the exact same length of time and how the shooting of this video review was done, those battery percentages mean nothing here.
I bought lumia 1520 and sold it after a week.. i bought note 3 and again i sold it after 2 weeks... lg g2 honestly speaking was the less phone i had in mind coz its cheaper and i havent use one before but i give a shot.... well i bought it last dec. 2013 and im still using it now.... i must admit it works for me havent seen any phone better than g2 yet... as for sony, try to work on ur design coz we re not living on stoneage.
HAD to stop watching at minute 1 because for me the LG G2 design is way better I like when the screen has no borders...while the Z1 has too large border which makes it bigger but the margins are useless...just my opinion!
If you like holding a piece of cheap plastic the G2 is your choice. I chose the z1 for the camera software and design. But the G2 screen is soooooo sexy.
Lol z1 is better! -Better camera -Better build quality -Water & Dust proofing Go check the drop test of both the Bigger g2 screen looks kinda nice but drop it once and your F*cked! Overal Z1 wins thats why it has better sales rates!!! I mean Come on im writing this while im taking a bath :P
Z1 is ugly those bezzels , in the drop test the Z1 didn't even turn on so dont say anything , o yea plus the screen looks terrible all washed out cause of the waterproof layer
chris oyervides lol your just repeating what other pple say about th z1 in their vid. lol and there are more drop tests of the z1 look it up ya noob! & his Z1 wasnt broken he just had 2 reboot the device it also happened 2 my acro S and my Z1 but after a reboot they where both fine lol^^ but the G2 boy it breaks hella fast & the Z1 screen does not look bad lol if you change the white ballance on the phone it doesnt look washed out not @ all :P go look up what white balance on the Z1 its from a update from a month ago ya noob & even so the screen still looks great! (facts are facts the Z1 outsells the G2) XD
***** not really waterproof lol, screen does not crack by itself thats.Bull it did not happen 2 me or others in my.environment and the camera was better than most when it wuz released it still beats the iphone 6, sgs4, m8 and i could go on camera's have you actually used the phone it not then..... Stop talking
You're wrong about the z1 being vulnerable, dropped it from more than 5 feet lots of time, not visible scratches and nothing cracked. Phone works even after dropping it lots of times.
How the hell anyone would say that the z1 looks better is beyond me. The boarding around the phones screen combined is almost as big as the screen itself and serves no purpose at all other than wasting space. Im done with this comparison already
***** You could probably do that with any phone. I have the G2 and never encountered that problem. ***** I agree with you, the G2 has really amazing ergonomics and it is really nice in the hands and you never feel any discomfort. I use my G2 to watch movies in bed and holding the G2 for about 2 hours is really easy to do.
Yeah, not everyone only cares about the screen like some stupid hipster...some people care about other specs. Most of these facts are just for show off, but from an important fact viewpoint, the Z1 can do everything the LG G2 can, but better. For example, elegant UI, 20mp 4k video camera or 720p at 120fps (Z2 port), amazing low light photos/video, waterproof, premium tempred glass/aluminium build and the bravia engine are just some of the main things the Z1 can do better, while the LG G2's only strong point is the larger screen size, but that's about it. (and even that's countered slightly by the added sharpness by the Bravia engine). Battery, processor, ram and everything else is about the same so no point arguing there, and the Sony G-Lens that allow you to zoom without losing clarity is bullshit, I got one and it zooms and becomes blurry like every phone out there, if not slightly less than the G2 thanks to it's 20mp camera. I'm a Z1 owner and honestly, I've really considered getting an LG G3 or G2 (I envy the slightly larger screen and gorgeous bezels, I won't lie) but frankly, even tough I love the screen, It's just not worth my phone's Bravia engine, elegant UI, 20mp 4k video/120fps camera, and the amazing sony apps... However, if XDA finds a way of porting the bravia engine and/or I find out I can install Cyanogen mod on the LG to get rid of the playskool UI I probably will run out to get one.
That bezel on the LG G2 though... How could you not like having a larger screen without having a larger overall phone? Z1 is rugid for those who need it but for me the G2 is the winner.
Its ridiculous the Z1 has those huge bezels and looks to be bigger than the G2, and yet the g2 has a bigger display!!!!! Those of you in the comment section that are claiming the z1 is better, In what aspect is it better? sure z1 has superior design but after that, G2 HAS BETTER SCREEN G2 HAS BETTER BATTERY G2 HAS A MORE POWERFUL PROCESSOR G2 HAS USEFUL FEATURES I can go all day about it!!!
Nobody ever mentions the fact that LG smartphones allows 5-6 apps on the home pages. That' why I bought the G Pro last year. Note 3 has a large screen, still just 4 apps fit on the front page of each row
Hey all. Im 16 years old and i have a little brother. My father bought these two devices and he told me to choose one of them first..... Actually z1 is far better than the g2 screen, memory, speed, camera etc.and tbh the g2 is only better with the battery and have an ir.......so choose the z1 easily trust me :-) good luck
I like G2 Better... - I have tested them both, even though the Z1 has 20MP cam the G2 takes clearly better pictures... - Z2 is indeed very bulky even though it has smaller screen. - It has IR,OIS in camera, louder speaker, better mic...etc - And the back button (& 'knok on') is weird only the first weeks of use... The only thing that I like better in Z2 is that is Dust & Waterproof!
IF YOU HAVEN'T NOTICED THIS. Check the time and battery percentage of both the phones in the begininng and ending of the video. Z1 have 92% at the start and drains to 76% in the end & LG have 100% at the start and 91% in the end. Also, the Z1 will feel sturdier in our hands but doesn't that phone look too similar to the L-Series phones from LG. But I'm so happy to see these two phones dethroning the Galaxies..!
I had been planing to buy the Z1 at realease, but then I noticed that the price was significantly higher than the G2. From testing both the phones myself (I own a G2 however so my oppinion might be somewhat clouded), I can say that both the phones live up to expectations, the choice should be on wheter or not you are willing to pay more for a phone that is watertight, with a slightly superior camera and ofcourse a memmorycard slot. I concluded it was not worth the extra cost, but thats just me.
I was really going for Z1 but looking at its review's, 90% of consumers are saying that the Z1 has screen issues and it happens when you buy it new. Also drains battery when playing games. Not reliable. Looking at G2, its got everything! Very powerful processors, beautiful 1080p HD 60Fps camera, batter battery life, nice sleek design. To me its better than Galaxy S4. So I just ordered my G2, can't wait!!
The great advantage of Z1, as well as the S4 is also the possibility to expand the memory via micro sd slot using. Already G2 has nothing that are only 32 GB of internal memory, however, available, are only 24, the remainder is allocated to the system.
No denying the z1 looks better? Honestly I think the g2 looks much better. The basically no bezel design and softer corners of the g2 wins it for me in terms of looks. And in terms of the plastic build I could care less how water proof the z1 is, you'd have to be a fool to use either devices without a case. Especially the one with glass on both sides.
Yeah the huge bezels on Sony's current gen smartphones can be a huge turn off for people like me Also the Z1 isn't much comfortable to hold and use in one hand even though i have larger hands than most people, however the G2 is quite usable in one hand
A lot of people saying sony sucks or Samsung sucks or LG sucks, get the freaking phone you like!!!!! If you have Samsung.you are gonna say Samsung is better but if you have sony youre gonna say sony is better GET A LIFE, I LIKE THE XPERIA Z1 THATS IT
I had bought a g2 and I've had it for less than a year and I don't download anything on it since I have no time to play games and than out of no where the battery just decided to run out faster even when im not even using it and charge slower it also damaged my phone charger and it also suddenly got really really hot.
Jackie Suarez From what I've heard, that battery issue in phones is because of leaving the phone charging longer than it needs to. Preferably you should always unplug the phone ones it is fully charged.
I really like the quick memo on the g2 which you get from swiping up from home and draw on the current screen as a screen shot. Is there anything like this on the z1?
I'm really confused, i can't choose between G2 or Z1. I know they both has awesome hardware and software performance, so what really calls me attention in a phone is it's Screen and Sound Quality. So which one has better Color and Image reprodution and Sound?
This was a very nice review, thanks folks. LG has a low end reputation, but it seems they are trying to improve big time. Maybe I'll give them a chance...
Just bought the z1, had it for a few days now and just cannot put it down, its fantastic and looks so quality, as for the bezels im finding them great when using the camera, watching a movie or gaming like fifa14 , you know what, I think sony went different and got it right ! Well done sony for not copying the crowd!
I am also looking forward to Acer's Liquid S2, Lenovo's Vibe Z K910 and Nokia's upcoming WP8 Lumia 1520 which will both use Snapdragon 800. The competition gets exciting for all these great OEMs. I am hoping for HTC and Motorola to get back into the game and start using Snapdragon 800 or maybe Invidia's Tegra 4 or any other equally advanced chipsets. Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi and Meizu are also doing good with their products. So many good choices this 2013 and I bet a much more tough battles by 2014.
One thing that is TERRIBLE on the LG G2 phone is the audio quality during recording. I have gone to several concerts and recorded using this phone. The sound is TERRIBLE. It's just loud thumps and noises instead of music. I still love my phone though.. However, i'm waiting for the Xperia z2 to come out already!! I can't even find the phone on the sony site now
I think Z1 is better with the bezels. Coz I own a G2 and it's really hard to hold the phone without touching the screen by accident while playing games and watching videos. Bezels are good! Sony could have reduced the weight though!
to see notification will have to keep the g2 resting on screen all d time!..not a good idea..n how hard are the back buttons..i dont want the device to pop out of hand when i press it..and can i type on the device back down without activating the home button due to pressure!...if all these are true a case would be compulsory for the G2!
How can you say the z1's display look bad? TFT displays with Triluminos and X-Reality engine makes up the most accurate colors. The viewing angles are not a problem.
had the LG G2 for a week, then returned back to shop, because of really terrible sound quality of the headphone output and the bulky, slippery body making it very bad on the ergonomy. also the much appreciated slime bezel is in practical life worsening the ergonomy as one cannot avoid accidental pressing of the screen. sorry about that as the camera and display is really great, from my point of view better than the one in Z1 as it better exposures, and operates quicker in serial shooting mode.
The backs of phones don't really bother me, only the fronts do. As i always use a premium case like spigen's cases. So in terms of looks, G2 is a better device in my opinion :D. However i do like Xperia's stock apps.
sony is sony. it means quality. more resistant and quality material. aluminum frame !. test results showed sony xperia z1 is number one in the world. screen is little problem.. G2 no sd card, plastic material, update is problem. So Z1>G2
Hey guys me and my friend bought one of each phones on the same day, the only major advantages of Z1 is Camera and Build Quality. However in terms of lag free and other specifications, I would give G2 a higher score. If you want something with a bit better camera than LG G2 and bigger battery life and bigger screen then Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is a good choice. Overall here is the rank that I gave: 1ST : SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 2ND : LG OPTIMUS G2 3RD : SONY XPERIA Z1 4TH : SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 5TH : HTC ONE
These two phones are really neck to neck in so many ways. I like the screen size and the compact body of the G2 but I like the premium materials used in the Z1 plus its camera, IP certification and an option for a memory expansion makes it a tad better choice for me. The Note 3 is also a good choice especially that it has an S-Pen that makes tasks a lot easier plus I love the fact that Samsung decided to shy away from using glossy cheap plastic on the back of the Note 3.
my payment plan for my old phone is running out this winter, cant wait too get a new one, and the market sure is great for android atm, no longer living in the shadows of iphones :)
Love both. They both take it to Samsung and come out winners. I don't think I could live with the buttons on the back of the G2 and I prefer the premium feel and more grown up feel of the UI on the Sony. Camera wise, recent tests online show that the Z1 definately has the better camera, with fewer noise reduction issues in low light and less sharpening in good light. The exposure troubles were sorted with the latest software, too.
Z1, G2 & Note 3... You can't go wrong choosing any of these three. They all have pretty similar internals, but each of them excels at something... Z1: Camera and IP58 G2: Battery life and compact body Note 3: Beautiful display and S-Pen.
***** You are very right, when you see the S4 in a Web page looks like blue/green and colors are not natural :D But anyways is a great phone but I like more my xperia z1
This guy doesn't know shit about the speakers on the Z1, as the speaker you use during calls can be changed in settings to provide better sound quality and do make it more lifelike so you hear the voice more than backround sound. Seriously Phonearena, you can't compare these cameras or these two phones during the things YOU Think is important on mobilephones.
Just looking through the comments for anyone wondering, the camera is superb, when you switch the camera on, the screen looks stunning as well, and the end results are superb!
Imagine a Google Edition of these phones... A pure Android Z1 is something I'd buy on day zero. But that's besides the point. Personally, between these two, I prefer the G2. I've never really been a fan of the Xperia UI, although the hardware is pretty sweet. Hang me if you want, I've always loved plastic. Too bad the G2 doesn't have expandable memory, or even a 64GB varient. Can't wait to get my G2 tomorrow.
I'd pick for the Xperia Z1. It's only 8 MP when it's in superior auto, just like lumia 1020's super sampling which lowers the resolution, but keeps the quality almost the same. And lower resolution means lesser noise :)
why you don´t update the z1? To get a transparent soft button bar? And hey I realy like sony phones since the xperia ZL and Z (especially the ZL). But no doubt, the xperia z1 is definitely to large for a 5inch phone!
It was a nice review. I am considered in buying lg g2 and i have a question: can lg g2 be connected to the computer through micro usb port ? Reply asap someone pls. Thank you :)
it's designed that way for better grasping without your thumb/palm touching the screen, especially during landscape camera shots. It's better ergonomical design imo. Remember that Sony phones are designed more for functionality/class than pure eye-candy.
The Xperia Z1 has more MP than the G2's camera but if you look at picture comparisons you'll see that the Z1's camera is actually still worse than G2's camera. Z1's camera photos are very soft, it's not as crisp and clear as the G2's picture quality. check it out yourself on a website. but all in all, I still prefer the Xperia Z1 because of how it looks!
Sony has great cameras, but that doesn't mean they can translate that into a smartphone. Most reviews are mixed about the Z1's camera performance, but nothing a software update cannot fix.
its the other way around for me. Here in Indonesia, I bought G2 because of the free bluetooth speaker. I'm pretty disappointed by the speaker, headset and the internal storage. But the rest is amazing, especially the battery life
I just purchased the Sony Xperia Z1 and it's in incredible phone of incredible quality in every aspect. Build quality, software, speed, battery life. Perfect. The LG G2 had a terrible screen with over saturated colours, cheap build quality and stutters often.
I wanted to get Z1, but worried about the batery life..1 hour time Z1 consume 25% battery life But G2 only consume 10% on review usage. 4 hour then Z1 will be flat..
Well... there is a notification light on the front too >.> Phonedog reviewed this phone, and he didn't have any problems, with the buttons. In fact, he praised them! So don't worry about that :)
I'm kind of Sony biased and will be getting the Z1 come Monday. But I have to admit that side by side, the G2 looks much better for the simple reason of having such a tiny Bezel.
Have had all the manufacturers flagships so far, except Apple, and now have had white G2 32Gb for about 2 months. Has a very very good clear display, especially brightness that u need in daylight. Buttons at the back - strange at first, but later on, superb solution. Battery lasts longer than any other phone so far has reached. Had my doubts while buying, but it sure is a good phone. And love the remote control - works everywhere with all electronics - can have fun in electronic store 4 sure!
Guys help what should i get i have now the old sony ericsson neo v and im considering of buying g2 or z1 what should i choose i like the white version of both phones they look sexy hah
So...G2's display stands out...how? I just got my Xperia Z1 and even though the screen is slightly smaller, it compensates having an increased pixel density of 441ppi versus the G2's 424ppi, scince both phones have 1920x1080 screens. From my viewpoint, for movies, I'd go over the Xperia's triluminous display any day, not to mention the high quality aluminium and glass build that I go for any day against the S4 and G2's cheap plastic back...
I agree, not even a close call, on the Z1's side. Bigger is not allways better. My supervisor has a G2 and even he admits movies look miles better on the Z1's Triluminous display powered by the same software Bravia 4k displays use to add extra sharpness and color to the images. That, combined with superior pixel density because of a 1080p display packed in a smaller area makes for the greatest movie experience on a mobile device yet. And no, that's not an opinion, it's a fact. Still...put that aside, it's pointless comparing a phone manufacturer´s displays against a brand that has solid experience in the display quality area (Sony Bravia Engine)
***** I wasn't even referring to the bigger screen. 0.2 inches won't make a difference anyway. The change that'll make in ppi will be unnoticeable too. I'm not listening at what marketing and advertises shove down my mouth with all these "features". I'm just objectively saying that when put side to side, G2's screen has much more vivid colors and a way better contrast. I tested the screens with exactly the same pictures and everyone agreed. Maybe it's a matter of personal preference.
I also had many many other issues with the Xperia Z1 (besides the horrible audio): -Text messages didn't come through -Various problem with e-mails -Couldn't end the call (from my part) -STAMINA MODE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL -Camera is not very good -Charging the phone takes 2 lifetimes, seriously. It charges at least 6 hours and if you're using it at the same time the battery charge actually goes backwards!! And this is a 700€ phone! Unbelievable!
A drop from 100% to 99% is always much longer than subsequent drops, in any smartphone. That alone is equivalent to an 8-10% drop. Charge your phone to 100 and try it.
Most of these facts are just for show off, but from an important fact viewpoint, the Z1 can do everything the LG G2 can, but better. For example, elegant UI, 20mp 4k video camera or 720p at 120fps (Z2 port), amazing low light photos/video, waterproof, premium tempred glass/aluminium build and the bravia engine are just some of the main things the Z1 can do better, while the LG G2's only strong point is the larger screen size, but that's about it. (and even that's countered slightly by the added sharpness by the Bravia engine). Battery, processor, ram and everything else is about the same so no point arguing there, and the Sony G-Lens that allow you to zoom without losing clarity is bullshit, I got one and it zooms and becomes blurry like every phone out there, if not slightly less than the G2 thanks to it's 20mp camera. I'm a Z1 owner and honestly, I've really considered getting an LG G3 or G2 (I envy the slightly larger screen and gorgeous bezels, I won't lie) but frankly, even tough I love the screen, It's just not worth my phone's Bravia engine, elegant UI, 20mp 4k video/120fps camera, and the amazing sony apps... However, if XDA finds a way of porting the bravia engine and/or I find out I can install Cyanogen mod on the LG to get rid of the playskool UI I probably will run out to get one.
Actually buttons on back is very useful it took 3 0r 4 days to get used to it , once you get used to it , u don't want to change to another phone that doesn't have the same button layout . Display is superb , For apple users good luck with ur 1.what ever dual core processor
Can anyone give me some advice i own both Z1 and samsung galaxy s4 they both have a horrible battery. I have to recharge them every two days or so.That sucks, isn't there any phone that has good quality hardware and doesn't die every two days when reading or watching my favourite tv shows. Or is it just that all Smartshit doesn't give you any advantages.
G2:
+ Battery life
+ Larger screen
+ Image stab.
+ Full HD 60fps
+ Fast proc. and 2GB RAM
+ More natural colors
+ Cheaper
Z1:
+ 20,7 camera, great images even in low light
+ Same proc. and ram as G2
+ Lighter screen
+ Software and faster updates.
I got G2 and I love it. But honestly I would recommend Z1 if you don't mind the price.
I'm a G2 user, I exactly don't know how much Xperia Z1 will give me a huge interface experience. G2 is awesome on its software... I can't live without any knock-on now! :P To tell you the truth, I'm addicted to it. One day I found myself trying knock-on on my iPod Touch! LOL... It's that much comfortable to use.
Sony Xperia Z1 "Honami" is the clear winner and here's why :
- Performance
+ 3000 mAh Battery
+ 2.2 ghz
+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
+ Adreno 330
+ Stamina mode (1 month on standby mode)
- Display
+ Full HD 5'0
+ X-Reality Engine (It generates pixels that are missing to make the image sharper)
+ Triluminos display (Allows the phone to produce mo vivid colors)
+ 441 pixels per inch
- Camera
+ 20.7 Megapixels
+ f2.0 (allows you to take better photos under low-light conditions)
+ Sony G-Lens (Allows you to zoom without losing clarity)
- Rigidity
+ Shatter proof glass on both front and back
+ Scratch resistant glass
+ Fat Bezels (Which makes it more rigid if you drop it on it's sides)
+ Waterproof under 1 meter of water for 30 minutes
+ Dust-proof
- Gaming
+ Playstation certified
+ You can connect your PS3 dual-shock controller to it to make gaming better.
yeaahh so true..
They use the same SoC so performance is the same, G2 has better battery life according to GSMArena.
The displays are both good, Z1 has bad viewing angles and a screen protector that you can't remove. G2 is oversaturated but has a slightly larger screen.
The camera on the Z1 is obviously better but the G2 isn't bad either.
Z1 build quality is better but its speakers are really bad compared to the G2. Both have Gorilla Glass and bezels do not mean shit when you drop it.
Both are PS3 controller compatible, Playstation certification is marketing bull.
I hate biased crap like your comment. They are both awesome phones, buy one be happy.
3000mAh battery on the Z1 means nothing compared to the G2..replay the video and you'll see that the Z1's battery was in the 70's at the end while the G2 remained in the 90's.
Are you stupid? The G2 has the same specs and a better version of the cpu. The G2 has a 5.2inch IPS+ display which is better than a crappy triluminos and x-reality, which only increases saturation to look like an crappy samsung display. G2 has optical image stabilization. G2 has gorilla glass on front and it uses Sapphire-Crystal on the camera lense. G2 looks sexier with the thin bezels and the buttons on the back are way easier to use. It also has the double tap feature to wake and lock which is actually very handy.
CodyMetal yes but the G2 is a shitty mobile because nobody likes LG and the phone has buttons on the back that makes it very crappy and the double tap thing is very stupid made. People who have no experience and dont know nothing about mobiles should buy LG G2 -_-
I would like to question the battery percentages from the start to the finish Sony: 92% LG:100%
By the end the Sony is at 76% and the LG is at 91%
The Sony lost 16% and the LG lost only 9%
That is scientifically meaningless though.
As long as it is unmentioned if they touched both phones for the exact same length of time and how the shooting of this video review was done, those battery percentages mean nothing here.
I bought lumia 1520 and sold it after a week.. i bought note 3 and again i sold it after 2 weeks... lg g2 honestly speaking was the less phone i had in mind coz its cheaper and i havent use one before but i give a shot.... well i bought it last dec. 2013 and im still using it now.... i must admit it works for me havent seen any phone better than g2 yet... as for sony, try to work on ur design coz we re not living on stoneage.
HAD to stop watching at minute 1 because for me the LG G2 design is way better I like when the screen has no borders...while the Z1 has too large border which makes it bigger but the margins are useless...just my opinion!
***** G2's front look way better than Z1 and Z1's back is better, that's my opinion :x
If you like holding a piece of cheap plastic the G2 is your choice. I chose the z1 for the camera software and design. But the G2 screen is soooooo sexy.
Lol z1 is better!
-Better camera
-Better build quality
-Water & Dust proofing
Go check the drop test of both the Bigger g2 screen looks kinda nice but drop it once and your F*cked!
Overal Z1 wins thats why it has better sales rates!!! I mean Come on im writing this while im taking a bath :P
and better price too :D
Z1 is ugly those bezzels , in the drop test the Z1 didn't even turn on so dont say anything , o yea plus the screen looks terrible all washed out cause of the waterproof layer
chris oyervides lol your just repeating what other pple say about th z1 in their vid. lol and there are more drop tests of the z1 look it up ya noob!
& his Z1 wasnt broken he just had 2 reboot the device it also happened 2 my acro S and my Z1 but after a reboot they where both fine lol^^
but the G2 boy it breaks hella fast & the Z1 screen does not look bad lol if you change the white ballance on the phone it doesnt look washed out not @ all :P go look up what white balance on the Z1 its from a update from a month ago ya noob & even so the screen still looks great!
(facts are facts the Z1 outsells the G2) XD
z1 looks like a surf table
***** not really waterproof lol, screen does not crack by itself thats.Bull it did not happen 2 me or others in my.environment and the camera was better than most when it wuz released it still beats the iphone 6, sgs4, m8 and i could go on camera's have you actually used the phone it not then..... Stop talking
You're wrong about the z1 being vulnerable, dropped it from more than 5 feet lots of time, not visible scratches and nothing cracked. Phone works even after dropping it lots of times.
How the hell anyone would say that the z1 looks better is beyond me. The boarding around the phones screen combined is almost as big as the screen itself and serves no purpose at all other than wasting space. Im done with this comparison already
***** classy as in: a glass brick?
***** You could probably do that with any phone. I have the G2 and never encountered that problem.
***** I agree with you, the G2 has really amazing ergonomics and it is really nice in the hands and you never feel any discomfort. I use my G2 to watch movies in bed and holding the G2 for about 2 hours is really easy to do.
I guess, you haven't seen the iPhone.lol
Yeah, not everyone only cares about the screen like some stupid hipster...some people care about other specs. Most of these facts are just for show off, but from an important fact viewpoint, the Z1 can do everything the LG G2 can, but better. For example, elegant UI, 20mp 4k video camera or 720p at 120fps (Z2 port), amazing low light photos/video, waterproof, premium tempred glass/aluminium build and the bravia engine are just some of the main things the Z1 can do better, while the LG G2's only strong point is the larger screen size, but that's about it. (and even that's countered slightly by the added sharpness by the Bravia engine). Battery, processor, ram and everything else is about the same so no point arguing there, and the Sony G-Lens that allow you to zoom without losing clarity is bullshit, I got one and it zooms and becomes blurry like every phone out there, if not slightly less than the G2 thanks to it's 20mp camera.
I'm a Z1 owner and honestly, I've really considered getting an LG G3 or G2 (I envy the slightly larger screen and gorgeous bezels, I won't lie) but frankly, even tough I love the screen, It's just not worth my phone's Bravia engine, elegant UI, 20mp 4k video/120fps camera, and the amazing sony apps... However, if XDA finds a way of porting the bravia engine and/or I find out I can install Cyanogen mod on the LG to get rid of the playskool UI I probably will run out to get one.
a first review between these two thats in no way biased, good job phonearena.
But which phone takes better pictures under water?
NOKIA 3310
do you really considered a phone like z1....50% screen and 50% glass and metal and some high quality shit is a good looking phone?
That bezel on the LG G2 though... How could you not like having a larger screen without having a larger overall phone? Z1 is rugid for those who need it but for me the G2 is the winner.
Its ridiculous the Z1 has those huge bezels and looks to be bigger than the G2, and yet the g2 has a bigger display!!!!! Those of you in the comment section that are claiming the z1 is better, In what aspect is it better?
sure z1 has superior design but after that,
G2 HAS BETTER SCREEN
G2 HAS BETTER BATTERY
G2 HAS A MORE POWERFUL PROCESSOR
G2 HAS USEFUL FEATURES
I can go all day about it!!!
Just let people buy their stuff without thinking of you please
Are you so sure about the last 3 ?
The processors are the same....
yea droap your g2 and it will brake at first time and it is more solid
+Jorian van den Akker yap,but the clock speed in G2 is slightly better than the z1.
What about the batterylife, is there a big difference? (Sorry if I missed it)
I like his review because he include all the pros and cons about the two phones.. Great review..
I hope you know that TFT is a short for TFT LCD or Thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal display
Nobody ever mentions the fact that LG smartphones allows 5-6 apps on the home pages. That' why I bought the G Pro last year. Note 3 has a large screen, still just 4 apps fit on the front page of each row
Hey all. Im 16 years old and i have a little brother. My father bought these two devices and he told me to choose one of them first..... Actually z1 is far better than the g2 screen, memory, speed, camera etc.and tbh the g2 is only better with the battery and have an ir.......so choose the z1 easily trust me :-) good luck
I like G2 Better...
- I have tested them both, even though the Z1 has 20MP cam the G2 takes clearly better pictures...
- Z2 is indeed very bulky even though it has smaller screen.
- It has IR,OIS in camera, louder speaker, better mic...etc
- And the back button (& 'knok on') is weird only the first weeks of use...
The only thing that I like better in Z2 is that is Dust & Waterproof!
Mic of G2 is much more fcked up than this of z1. Z1 captures good basses /low frenquences/ when G2 records like a toyphone from 2005 on 50 kbps hahah
G2
IF YOU HAVEN'T NOTICED THIS.
Check the time and battery percentage of both the phones in the begininng and ending of the video. Z1 have 92% at the start and drains to 76% in the end & LG have 100% at the start and 91% in the end.
Also, the Z1 will feel sturdier in our hands but doesn't that phone look too similar to the L-Series phones from LG.
But I'm so happy to see these two phones dethroning the Galaxies..!
I had been planing to buy the Z1 at realease, but then I noticed that the price was significantly higher than the G2. From testing both the phones myself (I own a G2 however so my oppinion might be somewhat clouded), I can say that both the phones live up to expectations, the choice should be on wheter or not you are willing to pay more for a phone that is watertight, with a slightly superior camera and ofcourse a memmorycard slot. I concluded it was not worth the extra cost, but thats just me.
I was really going for Z1 but looking at its review's, 90% of consumers are saying that the Z1 has screen issues and it happens when you buy it new. Also drains battery when playing games. Not reliable. Looking at G2, its got everything! Very powerful processors, beautiful 1080p HD 60Fps camera, batter battery life, nice sleek design. To me its better than Galaxy S4. So I just ordered my G2, can't wait!!
The great advantage of Z1, as well as the S4 is also the possibility to expand the memory via micro sd slot using. Already G2 has nothing that are only 32 GB of internal memory, however, available, are only 24, the remainder is allocated to the system.
Background music is disturbing. İ prefer LG G2 by the way.
No denying the z1 looks better? Honestly I think the g2 looks much better. The basically no bezel design and softer corners of the g2 wins it for me in terms of looks. And in terms of the plastic build I could care less how water proof the z1 is, you'd have to be a fool to use either devices without a case. Especially the one with glass on both sides.
Yeah the huge bezels on Sony's current gen smartphones can be a huge turn off for people like me
Also the Z1 isn't much comfortable to hold and use in one hand even though i have larger hands than most people, however the G2 is quite usable in one hand
The bezels on the top and bottom are necessary to hold the phone horizontal when taking photos
A lot of people saying sony sucks or Samsung sucks or LG sucks, get the freaking phone you like!!!!! If you have Samsung.you are gonna say Samsung is better but if you have sony youre gonna say sony is better GET A LIFE, I LIKE THE XPERIA Z1 THATS IT
***** ok
I had bought a g2 and I've had it for less than a year and I don't download anything on it since I have no time to play games and than out of no where the battery just decided to run out faster even when im not even using it and charge slower it also damaged my phone charger and it also suddenly got really really hot.
Jackie Suarez From what I've heard, that battery issue in phones is because of leaving the phone charging longer than it needs to. Preferably you should always unplug the phone ones it is fully charged.
Hopefully you leave your Charger with your Phone forever! Or you charge your Phone while you are using it!
I really like the quick memo on the g2 which you get from swiping up from home and draw on the current screen as a screen shot. Is there anything like this on the z1?
I'm really confused, i can't choose between G2 or Z1. I know they both has awesome hardware and software performance, so what really calls me attention in a phone is it's Screen and Sound Quality. So which one has better Color and Image reprodution and Sound?
Z1 because you can use it anywhere and overal its a better device!
This was a very nice review, thanks folks. LG has a low end reputation, but it seems they are trying to improve big time. Maybe I'll give them a chance...
A very very good review guys!!!
Just bought the z1, had it for a few days now and just cannot put it down, its fantastic and looks so quality, as for the bezels im finding them great when using the camera, watching a movie or gaming like fifa14 , you know what, I think sony went different and got it right !
Well done sony for not copying the crowd!
I am also looking forward to Acer's Liquid S2, Lenovo's Vibe Z K910 and Nokia's upcoming WP8 Lumia 1520 which will both use Snapdragon 800. The competition gets exciting for all these great OEMs. I am hoping for HTC and Motorola to get back into the game and start using Snapdragon 800 or maybe Invidia's Tegra 4 or any other equally advanced chipsets. Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi and Meizu are also doing good with their products. So many good choices this 2013 and I bet a much more tough battles by 2014.
One thing that is TERRIBLE on the LG G2 phone is the audio quality during recording. I have gone to several concerts and recorded using this phone. The sound is TERRIBLE. It's just loud thumps and noises instead of music. I still love my phone though.. However, i'm waiting for the Xperia z2 to come out already!! I can't even find the phone on the sony site now
The low-light photos captured by G2 has little detail at all.
I thought I didn't like the G2, but I saw and played with LG G2 for the first time today, and I am really liking it..
I think Z1 is better with the bezels. Coz I own a G2 and it's really hard to hold the phone without touching the screen by accident while playing games and watching videos. Bezels are good! Sony could have reduced the weight though!
to see notification will have to keep the g2 resting on screen all d time!..not a good idea..n how hard are the back buttons..i dont want the device to pop out of hand when i press it..and can i type on the device back down without activating the home button due to pressure!...if all these are true a case would be compulsory for the G2!
it's because you'll feel comfortable to hold the phone by side to side for watching landscape videos which is not possible in galaxy s4 and lg -g2
Nice review but would have liked if you had showed night photographs of both.
G2 more resistant than Xperia z1? Aren't those borders made of aluminum?
who's camera is better in terms of stabilization? z1's bionz or g2's ois?
How can you say the z1's display look bad? TFT displays with Triluminos and X-Reality engine makes up the most accurate colors. The viewing angles are not a problem.
Look at the starting battery percentages of both phones (G2 starts at 100 and ends at 91, Z1 starts at 92 and ended at 76%.
had the LG G2 for a week, then returned back to shop, because of really terrible sound quality of the headphone output and the bulky, slippery body making it very bad on the ergonomy. also the much appreciated slime bezel is in practical life worsening the ergonomy as one cannot avoid accidental pressing of the screen. sorry about that as the camera and display is really great, from my point of view better than the one in Z1 as it better exposures, and operates quicker in serial shooting mode.
The backs of phones don't really bother me, only the fronts do. As i always use a premium case like spigen's cases. So in terms of looks, G2 is a better device in my opinion :D. However i do like Xperia's stock apps.
sony is sony. it means quality. more resistant and quality material. aluminum frame !. test results showed sony xperia z1 is number one in the world. screen is little problem.. G2 no sd card, plastic material, update is problem. So Z1>G2
Hey guys me and my friend bought one of each phones on the same day, the only major advantages of Z1 is Camera and Build Quality. However in terms of lag free and other specifications, I would give G2 a higher score. If you want something with a bit better camera than LG G2 and bigger battery life and bigger screen then Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is a good choice. Overall here is the rank that I gave:
1ST : SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3
2ND : LG OPTIMUS G2
3RD : SONY XPERIA Z1
4TH : SAMSUNG GALAXY S4
5TH : HTC ONE
These two phones are really neck to neck in so many ways. I like the screen size and the compact body of the G2 but I like the premium materials used in the Z1 plus its camera, IP certification and an option for a memory expansion makes it a tad better choice for me. The Note 3 is also a good choice especially that it has an S-Pen that makes tasks a lot easier plus I love the fact that Samsung decided to shy away from using glossy cheap plastic on the back of the Note 3.
I still can't decide between the 2 :(
lg g2 is the best
go to Z1
go with the Z1... so you dont worry to get your smartphone wet...
Go for the new Z2
my payment plan for my old phone is running out this winter, cant wait too get a new one, and the market sure is great for android atm, no longer living in the shadows of iphones :)
Could you tell me why? I'm not hating, just looking for an explanation. Thanks
Love both. They both take it to Samsung and come out winners. I don't think I could live with the buttons on the back of the G2 and I prefer the premium feel and more grown up feel of the UI on the Sony.
Camera wise, recent tests online show that the Z1 definately has the better camera, with fewer noise reduction issues in low light and less sharpening in good light. The exposure troubles were sorted with the latest software, too.
Z1, G2 & Note 3...
You can't go wrong choosing any of these three.
They all have pretty similar internals, but each of them excels at something...
Z1: Camera and IP58
G2: Battery life and compact body
Note 3: Beautiful display and S-Pen.
***** You are very right, when you see the S4 in a Web page looks like blue/green and colors are not natural :D But anyways is a great phone but I like more my xperia z1
***** bro the other day I went to see htc and s5 then the display on the s5 looked kinda yellow while the htc very white sorry
I don't think you can go wrong with either phone but the water resistant feature of the Z1 seals the decision for me.
WHO IS THE BEST PHONE - G2 OR Z1 ?
Hey there, do you know that LG G2 have a Dolby surround effects in its music player? ?
That's superb experience compare to any phone~
This guy doesn't know shit about the speakers on the Z1, as the speaker you use during calls can be changed in settings to provide better sound quality and do make it more lifelike so you hear the voice more than backround sound.
Seriously Phonearena, you can't compare these cameras or these two phones during the things YOU Think is important on mobilephones.
he doesn't know shit ..... lmao ... maybe he's a fan of lg cuz he thinks there are more advantages using lg
hehe probably.
nope z1 is more durable than g2, look at android authority's video of drop testing them
Do you know how many variables there are in a drop test? They are useless when it comes to determining durability.
Psiwt Well, sony already said their screen is shatter resistant glass and there is not as much plastic, and it's uluminum
John Troy wow, uluminum, is that a material from mars? never knew sony is that far ahead!
Jetpistolhaki Oh give the guy a break, you vicious pi.. pirh..hana..phi.. whatever .. VULTURES !
which 1 of dis has a bttr music nd camera acrding to da users ??
Fez is doing phone reviews now?
Just looking through the comments for anyone wondering, the camera is superb, when you switch the camera on, the screen looks stunning as well, and the end results are superb!
how do you choose???
what's with this guys head bobbing all over the place.
Imagine a Google Edition of these phones... A pure Android Z1 is something I'd buy on day zero.
But that's besides the point. Personally, between these two, I prefer the G2. I've never really been a fan of the Xperia UI, although the hardware is pretty sweet. Hang me if you want, I've always loved plastic. Too bad the G2 doesn't have expandable memory, or even a 64GB varient.
Can't wait to get my G2 tomorrow.
You are right, except for the note 3... i agree about the stylus, but not everyone loves super amoled screens :)
I'd pick for the Xperia Z1. It's only 8 MP when it's in superior auto, just like lumia 1020's super sampling which lowers the resolution, but keeps the quality almost the same. And lower resolution means lesser noise :)
in camera aspects u should be comparing lg g2 with sony xperia z .... it's not nearly as good as the Z1's .. that's wrong !
why you don´t update the z1? To get a transparent soft button bar? And hey I realy like sony phones since the xperia ZL and Z (especially the ZL).
But no doubt, the xperia z1 is definitely to large for a 5inch phone!
It was a nice review. I am considered in buying lg g2 and i have a question: can lg g2 be connected to the computer through micro usb port ? Reply asap someone pls. Thank you :)
Sure ,,☺
Good review. Many thanks.
Great review
I have the G2, it lasts me 2 days unless i game or watch a lot of videos in one day. It's amazing.
it's designed that way for better grasping without your thumb/palm touching the screen, especially during landscape camera shots. It's better ergonomical design imo. Remember that Sony phones are designed more for functionality/class than pure eye-candy.
The Xperia Z1 has more MP than the G2's camera but if you look at picture comparisons you'll see that the Z1's camera is actually still worse than G2's camera. Z1's camera photos are very soft, it's not as crisp and clear as the G2's picture quality. check it out yourself on a website. but all in all, I still prefer the Xperia Z1 because of how it looks!
Sony has great cameras, but that doesn't mean they can translate that into a smartphone. Most reviews are mixed about the Z1's camera performance, but nothing a software update cannot fix.
Great job! Well done :)
HDR mode?
I like that the LG's screen is bigger, but after all, I still think that the Z1 is more suited for me :) I don't like the buttons on the back at all!
its the other way around for me.
Here in Indonesia, I bought G2 because of the free bluetooth speaker.
I'm pretty disappointed by the speaker, headset and the internal storage.
But the rest is amazing, especially the battery life
I just purchased the Sony Xperia Z1 and it's in incredible phone of incredible quality in every aspect. Build quality, software, speed, battery life. Perfect. The LG G2 had a terrible screen with over saturated colours, cheap build quality and stutters often.
I've narrowed my choices down to these two, but I still don't know which I should get... good problem to have I guess
I wanted to get Z1, but worried about the batery life..1 hour time Z1 consume 25% battery life But G2 only consume 10% on review usage. 4 hour then Z1 will be flat..
Well... there is a notification light on the front too >.> Phonedog reviewed this phone, and he didn't have any problems, with the buttons. In fact, he praised them! So don't worry about that :)
I'm kind of Sony biased and will be getting the Z1 come Monday. But I have to admit that side by side, the G2 looks much better for the simple reason of having such a tiny Bezel.
Have had all the manufacturers flagships so far, except Apple, and now have had white G2 32Gb for about 2 months. Has a very very good clear display, especially brightness that u need in daylight. Buttons at the back - strange at first, but later on, superb solution. Battery lasts longer than any other phone so far has reached. Had my doubts while buying, but it sure is a good phone. And love the remote control - works everywhere with all electronics - can have fun in electronic store 4 sure!
Guys help what should i get i have now the old sony ericsson neo v and im considering of buying g2 or z1 what should i choose i like the white version of both phones they look sexy hah
i went for z3 gathered up some money and its a really quality phone, now i will have it for prob 4 5 years until i get a new one :))
Both are good but g2 stands out with display and one of the best batteries but hey z1 u can text in the shower lol
cant text in the shower the water gets in the way of the buttons. But you can watch porn in the shower.
So...G2's display stands out...how? I just got my Xperia Z1 and even though the screen is slightly smaller, it compensates having an increased pixel density of 441ppi versus the G2's 424ppi, scince both phones have 1920x1080 screens. From my viewpoint, for movies, I'd go over the Xperia's triluminous display any day, not to mention the high quality aluminium and glass build that I go for any day against the S4 and G2's cheap plastic back...
***** I have a G2 and my brother has a Z1. When you put them side to side, the screen of the G2 is far superior, it's not even a close call.
I agree, not even a close call, on the Z1's side. Bigger is not allways better. My supervisor has a G2 and even he admits movies look miles better on the Z1's Triluminous display powered by the same software Bravia 4k displays use to add extra sharpness and color to the images. That, combined with superior pixel density because of a 1080p display packed in a smaller area makes for the greatest movie experience on a mobile device yet. And no, that's not an opinion, it's a fact. Still...put that aside, it's pointless comparing a phone manufacturer´s displays against a brand that has solid experience in the display quality area (Sony Bravia Engine)
***** I wasn't even referring to the bigger screen. 0.2 inches won't make a difference anyway. The change that'll make in ppi will be unnoticeable too. I'm not listening at what marketing and advertises shove down my mouth with all these "features". I'm just objectively saying that when put side to side, G2's screen has much more vivid colors and a way better contrast. I tested the screens with exactly the same pictures and everyone agreed. Maybe it's a matter of personal preference.
I also had many many other issues with the Xperia Z1 (besides the horrible audio):
-Text messages didn't come through
-Various problem with e-mails
-Couldn't end the call (from my part)
-STAMINA MODE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL
-Camera is not very good
-Charging the phone takes 2 lifetimes, seriously. It charges at least 6 hours and if you're using it at the same time the battery charge actually goes backwards!! And this is a 700€ phone! Unbelievable!
Spot on, except the software issues you had. I think those are isolated to yourself only. You forgot to mention the terrible screen though.
Why are the z1 bezels so big?
Z1 hands down best phone I've ever had
A drop from 100% to 99% is always much longer than subsequent drops, in any smartphone. That alone is equivalent to an 8-10% drop. Charge your phone to 100 and try it.
Most of these facts are just for show off, but from an important fact viewpoint, the Z1 can do everything the LG G2 can, but better. For example, elegant UI, 20mp 4k video camera or 720p at 120fps (Z2 port), amazing low light photos/video, waterproof, premium tempred glass/aluminium build and the bravia engine are just some of the main things the Z1 can do better, while the LG G2's only strong point is the larger screen size, but that's about it. (and even that's countered slightly by the added sharpness by the Bravia engine). Battery, processor, ram and everything else is about the same so no point arguing there, and the Sony G-Lens that allow you to zoom without losing clarity is bullshit, I got one and it zooms and becomes blurry like every phone out there, if not slightly less than the G2 thanks to it's 20mp camera.
I'm a Z1 owner and honestly, I've really considered getting an LG G3 or G2 (I envy the slightly larger screen and gorgeous bezels, I won't lie) but frankly, even tough I love the screen, It's just not worth my phone's Bravia engine, elegant UI, 20mp 4k video/120fps camera, and the amazing sony apps... However, if XDA finds a way of porting the bravia engine and/or I find out I can install Cyanogen mod on the LG to get rid of the playskool UI I probably will run out to get one.
The g2 is the winner. Get the g2 Simon v. U "WONT" be disappointed. Awesome cellphone.
Actually buttons on back is very useful it took 3 0r 4 days to get used to it , once you get used to it , u don't want to change to another phone that doesn't have the same button layout . Display is superb , For apple users good luck with ur 1.what ever dual core processor
Can anyone give me some advice i own both Z1 and samsung galaxy s4 they both have a horrible battery. I have to recharge them every two days or so.That sucks, isn't there any phone that has good quality hardware and doesn't die every two days when reading or watching my favourite tv shows. Or is it just that all Smartshit doesn't give you any advantages.