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| Global Score | |
| 76.4 | 73.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | LG |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 |
| 2014-05-27 | 2013-08-07 |
| 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches | 5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.26 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 190.00 | $ 195.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 534 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | 450 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 10 | 9.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.12 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 29.00mm 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 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 9.46 | 9.24 |
| 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, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time | 826 hours standby time 34.3 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.96 |
| 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
LG G3 has a score of 76.4, which is slightly better than the LG G2's global score of 73.7. The LG G3 body has the same thickness than the LG G2, but it's a little bit heavier. Both of these phones have Android OS (Operating System), but the LG G3 has the newer 5.0 version while LG G2 has Android 4.4.2.
LG G3 has a bit better display than LG G2, and although they both have the same brightness, the LG G3 also has a higher 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution, a bit bigger display and a greater pixel density. The LG G3 counts with a much greater storage capacity for games and applications than LG G2. Both of them have equal 32 GB internal memory.
The LG G3 has a bit more powerful processor than LG G2, and although they both have a 450 megahertz graphics processing unit and the same number of cores, the LG G3 also has 1 GB more RAM. The LG G3 captures a bit better photos and videos than LG G2, and although they both have a same resolution back facing camera, a same size back camera sensor and a F2.4 diafragm aperture, the LG G3 also has a way better (4K) video resolution.
LG G2's battery duration is very similar to LG G3's battery life.
In addition to being the best phone in our current comparison, the LG G3 is also the cheapest one.
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