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LG G3
16 GBD855, D850, VS985, D851, LS990, US990
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
SprintSM-N910P
| Global Score | |
| 74.1 | 81.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.2 | Android 5.0, 4.4 |
| 2014-05-27 | 2014-09-03 |
| 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches | 6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.26 ounces | 6.21 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White | Black, Gold, Pink and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 255.00 | $ 265.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 534 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 10 | 9.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (825 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 16.00 MP + 3.70 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.46 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3220mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time | 20 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is better than the LG G3, with a global score of 81.6 against 74.1. Even though the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the LG G3 were released only 3 months apart, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 construction is a little thinner but somewhat heavier than the LG G3. Both of these devices use the same Android 5.0 OS (operating system).
The LG G3 features a little sharper display than Galaxy Note 4, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have an equal 2560 x 1440 resolution, the LG G3 also counts with a just a little greater pixels density. Galaxy Note 4 features a very superior storage to store more games and applications than LG G3, and although they both have an external SD slot that allows up to 128 GB, the Galaxy Note 4 also has 16 GB more internal storage capacity.
The Galaxy Note 4 has a bit more powerful processor than LG G3, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy Note 4 also has a larger amount of RAM and a much better 500 megahertz graphics processing unit. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 features a little better battery lifetime than LG G3, because it has a 3220mAh battery capacity against 3000mAh.
Galaxy Note 4 features a bit better camera than LG G3, and although they both have the same video resolution and the same video frame rate, the Galaxy Note 4 also has a bigger back-facing camera sensor capturing higher quality videos and photos, a better 16 mega pixels resolution camera in the back and a larger aperture for better captures in low-light situations.
Galaxy Note 4 is a bit more expensive than LG G3, but you can get a better phone for that extra dollars.
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