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LG G3
VerizonVS985
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini
Sprint 16 GBL520
| Global Score | |
| 76.4 | 68.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.2 | Android 4.2.2 |
| 2014-05-27 | 2013-05-30 |
| 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches | 4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.26 ounces | 3.77 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 160.00 | $ 155.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 4.3 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 540 x 960 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 534 pixels per inch | 256 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 10 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.45 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 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 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.90 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 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 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 6.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1900mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time | 420 hours standby time 14 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 3.76 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| 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 is much better than Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, getting a 76.4 score against 68.4. The LG G3 is a a lot heavier cellphone than the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, but both are equally thin. Both phones we are comparing here work with Android operating system, but LG G3 has 5.0 version while Samsung Galaxy S4 mini has Android 4.2.2.
The LG G3 has a superior processing unit than Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, and although they both have a 450 MHz GPU, the LG G3 also has more RAM and a higher number of cores. The LG G3 has a way better screen than Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, because it has a way better number of pixels per display inch, a bigger screen and a much better resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels.
LG G3 counts with a way bigger storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, because it has a SD card slot that holds up to 128 GB and 32 GB internal memory capacity. The LG G3 captures way better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, because it has a much higher (4K) video quality and a way higher 13 mega-pixels resolution camera.
LG G3 counts with a very superior battery duration than Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, because it has a 58% greater battery size.
LG G3 is a bit more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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