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LG G3
AT&TD850
Samsung Galaxy S5
32 GBSM-G901F
| Global Score | |
| 76.4 | 80.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2014-05-27 | 2014-06-23 |
| 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches | 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.26 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White | Black, Blue, Gold, Red and White |
| -- | Plastic |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 155.00 | $ 399.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 534 pixels per inch | 576 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 10 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 32 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 |
| 8.12 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 16.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 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 |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (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-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | SIM |
| 7 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.96 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| 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
Galaxy S5 is just a bit better than the LG G3, getting an 80.8 score against 76.4. These devices work with Android OS, but Galaxy S5 has an older 4.4.2 version while LG G3 has Android 5.0. Galaxy S5 is a a bit thinner and a little bit lighter phone than LG G3, even when both were released with only 1 months difference.
LG G3 features just a bit better looking display than Samsung Galaxy S5, because although it has a little lower pixels density, it also counts with a better 2560 x 1440px resolution and a quite bigger display. Samsung Galaxy S5 and LG G3 feature incredibly similar memory capacity to install applications and games, they have a SD memory slot that supports up to 128 GB and the same internal storage capacity.
Galaxy S5 and LG G3 feature really similar processors, and although the Galaxy S5 has a faster graphics processor running at 500 MHz, they both have 3 GB of RAM and 4 CPU cores. The LG G3 counts with just a bit better battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy S5, because it has 3000mAh of battery capacity.
Samsung Galaxy S5 takes just a bit better photographs and videos than LG G3, and although they both have the same 30 fps video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the Samsung Galaxy S5 also has a larger sensor capturing more light and vivid colors, a larger diafragm aperture to take better captures in poorly lited environments and a better 16 MP resolution back camera.
Although Samsung Galaxy S5 is a better device, it is way more expensive than LG G3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the LG G3. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the LG G3, letting go some specs and features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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