New smartphone and similar devices had been released recently by familiar names in the technology business such as Samsung, Apple, ASUS and Microsoft, bearing different flagships from three operating systems - Android, iOS and Windows. But they are not the only ones competing in the tech war, Sony, LG, and Motorola have their own devices with Android OS to join the fray for enthusiasts and users, the Xperia SL, Optimus G and RAZR I, respectively.

These three brands have made their unique technology marks in the competition. HD crisp display viewing with BRAVIA has been the trademark of Sony when it launched all of its Xperia line smartphones. LG has made new innovation with Zerogap Touch, which makes touchscreen more responsive and fluid. And for the combination of long battery life and great durability, Motorola uses premium materials with their RAZR line.

These three Android brands are compared, with focus on their special features for consumer needs.

Specification

Sony Xperia SL

LG Optimus G

Motorola RAZR i

Operating System

Android 4.0.4

Android 4.0.4

Android 4.0.4

Processor

Dual core 1.7GHz

Quad-core 1.5GHz

2GHz Intel Atom

Memory

1GB RAM

2GB RAM

1GB RAM

Display

4.3", 720x1280, LED backlit LCD capacitive touchscreen (342ppi)

4.7", 768x1280, True HD-IPS+LCD capacitive touchscreen (318ppi)

4.3", 540x960, Super AMOLED Advanced capacitive touchscreen (256ppi)

Storage

32GB internal, no expansion

32GB internal, no expansion

8GB internal, up to 32GB expansion

Camera

12MP, LED flash, autofocus, face and smile detection, 3D sweep panorama, image stabilizer

8-13MP, autofocus, LED flash, face detection, image stabilizer

8MP, autofocus, LED flash, touch-focus, face detection, image stabilizer, HDR

Video

1080p@30fps, continuous autofocus, video light, video stabilizer

1080p@30fps, LED video light

1080p@30fps

Secondary Camera

1.3MP

1.3MP

VGA

Protection

Scratch resistance

Corning Gorilla Glass

Corning Gorilla Glass

Features of Each Brand

Sony Xperia lines mostly offer the following:

  • Walkman App for great music experience with manual equalizer, surround sound and intuitive user interface.
  • BRAVIA Engine for razor-sharp clarity of display screen.
  • Playstation-certified, offering synching of Playstation games to the mobile phone.
  • Access to Sony Entertainment Network database of songs and movies.

LG Optimus G line offers the following features:

  • Zerogap Touch Technology which minimises reflections for better outdoor visibility and super responsive touch input.
  • Q-Tasking using QSlide Function for two simultaneous applications via a transparent screen.
  • Live Zooming which delivers quality viewing experience while zooming in for greater quality.
  • Live Shot for still photos while shooting in HD video. Other camera features such as continuous shot, smart shutter and time catch shot are featured.

Motorola RAZR I has the following special features:

  • Intel Atom processor
  • Premium materials for durability: Corning Gorilla Glass + KEVLAR fibre and Splash resistance coating.
  • SmartActions app for extended battery life according to the set's rules.
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