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Samsung Galaxy S4 mini
AT&T 8GBSGH-i257
LG G3
16 GBD855, D850, VS985, D851, LS990, US990
| Global Score | |
| 67.5 | 74.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 4.2.2 | Android 5.0, 4.4.2 |
| 2013-05-30 | 2014-05-27 |
| 4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 inches | 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches |
| 3.77 ounces | 5.26 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 415.00 | $ 255.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.3 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 540 x 960 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 256 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| -- | 450 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.9 | 10 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset |
| Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.55 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.90 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 7.48 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.5 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1900mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 250 hours standby time 12 hours talk time | 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time |
| 3.76 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG G3 has a general score of 74.1, which is just a bit better than the Galaxy S4 mini's score of 67.5. Both devices we compare here come with Android OS (operating system), but the LG G3 has 5.0 version while Galaxy S4 mini has Android 4.2.2. LG G3 is a notably heavier phone than the Galaxy S4 mini, but both are 0.35inches thick.
The LG G3 has a bit more powerful processing unit than Galaxy S4 mini, and although they both have a 450 MHz GPU, the LG G3 also has 512 MB more RAM and a higher number of cores (and also faster). LG G3 has a way better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, because it has a lot better 2560 x 1440 resolution, a larger display and a lot greater count of pixels per screen inch.
LG G3 features a way bigger memory for games and applications than Galaxy S4 mini, because it has 16 GB internal memory and an external memory slot that allows a maximum of 128 GB. LG G3 features a way better battery duration than Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, because it has a 3000mAh battery size against 1900mAh.
The LG G3 has a greater camera than Galaxy S4 mini, because it has a way higher (4K) video definition and a camera in the back with a much better resolution.
LG G3 not only is the best phones in our comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to the other phones, making it an obvious call.
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