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LG G2

Verizon
VS980

Samsung Galaxy S III

16 GB T-Mobile
SGH-T999
Global Score
73.670
Basic Information
LGSamsung
Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2Android 4.3, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.0.4
2013-08-072012-06-04
5.45 x 2.79 x 0.36 inches5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 inches
5.47 ounces4.69 ounces
Black and WhiteBlack, Blue and White
--Polycarbonate
Scratch-Resistant GlassScratch-Resistant Glass
$ 180.00$ 179.00
Display / Screen
5.2 inches4.8 inches
1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD)720 x 1280 pixels (HD)
IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
424 pixels per inch306 pixels per inch
450 cd/m2 brightness--
Capacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch
9.58.2
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset
Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processorKrait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor
2 GB (800 MHz) RAM2 GB (500 MHz) RAM
Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPUAdreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU
9.278.46
Storage
32 GB internal memory16 GB internal memory
No SD card slotmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot
5.86.16
Camera
13.00 MP + 2.10 MP8.00 MP + 1.90 MP
f/2.40 aperturef/2.60 aperture
29.00mm focal length--
0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor0.33 inches (1/3") sensor
1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution
9.248.47
Networks
Wi-FiWi-Fi
Mobile HotspotMobile Hotspot
LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMAHSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM
Micro SIMMicro SIM
7.14.6
Battery Life
3000mAh Li-Polymer Battery2100mAh Li-Ion Battery
Non-Removable BatteryRemovable Battery
Wireless ChargingWireless Charging
274 hours standby time
34.3 hours talk time
200 hours standby time
10 hours talk time
4.964
Other Features
Bluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 4.0
GPSGPS
NFCNFC
Infra-red port--
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor

Comparison review

The LG G2 is a little bit better than Samsung Galaxy S III, with a overall score of 73.6 against 70. The LG G2 design is newer, but heavier and just a little bit thicker than the Samsung Galaxy S III. These phones come with Android OS (operating system), but LG G2 has a more recent 4.4.2 version while Samsung Galaxy S III has Android 4.3, offering a couple nice extra features.

LG G2 features a bit superior CPU than Galaxy S III, and although they both have a 2 GB RAM, the LG G2 also has a greater number of cores and a much better graphics processor running at 450 MHz. LG G2 has a much better looking screen than Galaxy S III, because it has more pixels per display inch, a little bigger display and a way higher 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Samsung Galaxy S III has a little bit better storage capacity to install applications and games than LG G2, although it has 0 less internal memory. LG G2 captures a little bit better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy S III, because although it has a tinier camera sensor which gives a worse photo and video quality, and they both have the same (Full HD) video quality, the LG G2 also counts with a larger aperture, a camera in the back with much more MP and faster video frame rates.

LG G2 counts with a superior battery duration than Galaxy S III, because it has a 3000mAh battery size instead of 2100mAh.

The LG G2 costs a little more than the Galaxy S III, but you can get a better phone for that extra money.




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