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Samsung Galaxy S III
16 GB T-MobileSGH-T999
LG G2
VerizonVS980
| Global Score | |
| 70 | 73.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 4.3, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.0.4 | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 |
| 2012-06-04 | 2013-08-07 |
| 5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 inches | 5.45 x 2.79 x 0.36 inches |
| 4.69 ounces | 5.47 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Black and White |
| Polycarbonate | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 179.00 | $ 180.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.8 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 306 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 450 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 9.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.46 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.16 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.90 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/2.60 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 29.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.47 | 9.24 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 4.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2100mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 200 hours standby time 10 hours talk time | 274 hours standby time 34.3 hours talk time |
| 4 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The LG G2 has a global score of 73.6, which is slightly better than the Galaxy S III's 70 score. Both of these phones use Android OS (Operating System), but the LG G2 has the newer 4.4.2 version and Galaxy S III has Android 4.3 version, giving you a lot of extra features. LG G2 is a newer cellphone than the Galaxy S III, although it's heavier and just a bit thicker.
The LG G2 features just a little better hardware performance than Samsung Galaxy S III, and although they both have the same RAM amount, the LG G2 also has 2 more cores and a much better graphics co-processor. The LG G2 features a much better screen than Galaxy S III, because it has a quite larger screen, more pixels per display inch and a way better resolution of 1920 x 1080px.
Galaxy S III features just a bit bigger storage for applications and games than LG G2, although it has just 16 GB internal storage capacity. LG G2 counts with a much longer battery lifetime than Galaxy S III, because it has a 3000mAh battery capacity against 2100mAh. LG G2 features a slightly better camera than Galaxy S III, because although it has a smaller back camera sensor taking less light and duller colors, and they both have the same 1920x1080 video definition, the LG G2 also counts with a bigger camera aperture to take better captures and videos in low light environments, a lot higher resolution back facing camera and faster video frame rates.
The LG G2 costs a bit more than the Galaxy S III, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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