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LG G3
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| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 76.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 5.0, 4.4.2 |
| 2019-05-07 | 2014-05-27 |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 5.26 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White |
| Plastic | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 167.00 | $ 160.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 402 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| -- | 450 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8 | 10 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time |
| 5.68 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Google Pixel 3a XL has a general score of 78.9, which is a bit better than the LG G3's overall score of 76.4. Google Pixel 3a XL's body is way newer and a little bit thinner than LG G3's, but it is also heavier. These phones use Android operating system, but Google Pixel 3a XL has 11 version while LG G3 has Android 5.0 version.
The LG G3 has a much more vibrant screen than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a higher resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and a greater pixel number per inch in the display. LG G3 has a bit faster CPU than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM memory and 4 less cores (although they are faster), it also counts with an additional graphics processor.
The Google Pixel 3a XL counts with a little bit better camera than LG G3, because although it has a worse video definition and a lower 12.2 mega-pixels resolution camera in the back, it also counts with a lot larger diafragm aperture for better photos and video in low light environments and a larger sensor.
The LG G3 features a little bit more storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has just 32 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that holds up to 128 GB. Google Pixel 3a XL counts with superior battery life than LG G3, because it has a 3700mAh battery size against 3000mAh.
Google Pixel 3a XL costs a little more money than LG G3, but you can get a better phone for that few more dollars.
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