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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
SM-G870LG G3
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| Global Score | |
| 75.6 | 76.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 4.4.4, 4.4.2 | Android 5.0, 4.4.2 |
| 2014-06-23 | 2014-05-27 |
| 5.72 x 2.89 x 0.35 inches | 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 5.26 ounces |
| Gray, Green and Red | Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 199.00 | $ 155.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.1 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 432 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| -- | 450 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 10 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 8.69 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.5 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 480 hours standby time 29 hours talk time | 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time |
| 4.8 | 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, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG G3 is a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active, with a 76.4 score against 75.6. The LG G3 is a somewhat lighter device than Samsung Galaxy S5 Active, but both have the same thickness. These phones use Android operating system, but LG G3 has 5.0 version while Samsung Galaxy S5 Active has Android 4.4.4 version.
The LG G3 features a bit sharper display than Galaxy S5 Active, because it has a better 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution, a little bit larger screen and a just a bit better screen density. The LG G3 counts with a very superior memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy S5 Active, and although they both have an external SD slot that allows a maximum of 128 GB, the LG G3 also has more internal storage.
LG G3 counts with a bit better processing unit than Galaxy S5 Active, and although they both have 4 cpu cores and a 450 MHz graphics co-processor, the LG G3 also has 1 GB more RAM. The LG G3 features just a little bit longer battery lifetime than Galaxy S5 Active, because it has a 7% greater battery capacity.
LG G3 captures a bit better pictures and videos than Galaxy S5 Active, although it has a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video quality and a lesser MP back facing camera.
LG G3 is not only the best devices of the ones in this comparison, but it's also a lot cheaper, making it a great choice.
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