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LG G3
32 GBD855
Samsung Galaxy S4
32 GB| Global Score | |
| 76.4 | 77.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.2, 4.3, 4.2.2 |
| 2014-05-27 | 2013-03-14 |
| 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches | 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.26 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White | Black, Blue, Red and White |
| -- | Polycarbonate |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 215.00 | $ 205.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 534 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 10 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 9.45 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 9.46 | 9.02 |
| 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, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2600mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time | 17 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a score of 77.3, which is just a bit better than the LG G3's overall score of 76.4. Although Samsung Galaxy S4 is older than the LG G3, it's design is lighter and thinner. Both phones we compare here come with Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy S4 has older 4.4.2 version while LG G3 has Android 5.0 version.
The LG G3 features a bit better looking display than Galaxy S4, because it has a little bit larger display, a better 2560 x 1440 resolution and a quite greater pixel density. LG G3 features slightly more storage capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Galaxy S4, and although they both have exactly the same 32 GB internal memory capacity, the LG G3 also has a SD memory card expansion slot that holds a maximum of 128 GB.
The LG G3 features a little better processing power than Samsung Galaxy S4, and although they both have the same number of cores, the LG G3 also has more RAM and a much better GPU working at 450 MHz. LG G3 shoots slightly better photos and videos than Galaxy S4, because although it has a tinier diafragm aperture which is not so good for capturing pictures or video in poorly lited environments, and they both have a same resolution camera and a same size back camera sensor, the LG G3 also counts with a lot better (4K) video resolution.
LG G3 features a little better battery performance than Samsung Galaxy S4, because it has a 3000mAh battery size.
Despite of being the best phone of the ones in this comparison, the Galaxy S4 is also cheap compared to the LG G3, making it a very good choice.
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