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LG G3
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| Global Score | |
| 76.4 | 79.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Sony |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.2 | Android 5.1 |
| 2014-05-27 | 2015-09-02 |
| 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches | 6.08 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.26 ounces | 6.35 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White | Black, Gold and Gray |
| -- | Glass and Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 155.00 | $ 545.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2160 x 3840 pixels (4K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 534 pixels per inch | 801 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 10 | 10.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 8.56 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.46 | 10.56 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3430mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time | 630 hours standby time 15.2 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xperia Z5 Premium is slightly better than the LG G3, with a 79.8 score against 76.4. The Xperia Z5 Premium body is newer and somewhat thinner, but also heavier than the LG G3. Both phones in this comparison review work with Android OS, but the Xperia Z5 Premium has a more recent 5.1 version while LG G3 has Android 5.0, so it counts with lots of additional features.
Xperia Z5 Premium features a slightly better display than LG G3, and although they both have a same size screen, the Xperia Z5 Premium also has a much higher resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and a better pixel amount per inch of display. Xperia Z5 Premium has just a bit more storage for games and applications than LG G3, and although they both have equal internal memory, the Xperia Z5 Premium also has an external SD slot that holds up to 200 GB.
LG G3 has just a little better processing power than Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, although it has a lower number of cores (but faster), they both have a 450 MHz GPU and a 3 GB RAM. The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium counts with a bit better battery duration than LG G3, because it has a 14% greater battery size.
Xperia Z5 Premium shoots better pictures and videos than LG G3, and although they both have the same 30 fps video frame rates and the same video definition, the Xperia Z5 Premium also has a lot bigger aperture, a back camera with a lot higher 23 mega-pixels resolution and a much bigger back-facing camera sensor taking way higher quality photos and videos.
Although Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is a better device, it costs a lot more than LG G3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as LG G3. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the LG G3, and give up a couple features, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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