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LG G3
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| Global Score | |
| 77.6 | 76.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| Android 5.1 | Android 5.0, 4.4.2 |
| 2015-09-02 | 2014-05-27 |
| 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches | 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.43 ounces | 5.26 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Green and White | Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White |
| Glass and Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 409.00 | $ 155.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| -- | 450 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 10 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.56 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.56 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7.1 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2900mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 520 hours standby time 13.2 hours talk time | 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time |
| 4.88 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | 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 Xperia Z5 has a global score of 77.6, which is slightly better than the LG G3's 76.4 score. Both phones in this comparison have Android OS, but Xperia Z5 has a newer 5.1 version while LG G3 has Android 5.0, so it gives some extra features and increased performance. Xperia Z5 is a newer and thinner cellphone than the LG G3, although it's just a bit heavier.
The LG G3 features just a little better hardware performance than Sony Xperia Z5, although it has 4 less CPU cores , they both have the same RAM memory amount and a 450 megahertz GPU. LG G3 counts with a bit sharper screen than Xperia Z5, because it has more pixels per display inch, a higher resolution of 2560 x 1440px and a bit bigger display.
Xperia Z5 features just a bit bigger storage for applications and games than LG G3, and although they both have the same 32 GB internal storage, the Xperia Z5 also has a slot for external memory cards that admits a maximum of 200 GB. LG G3 counts with a bit longer battery lifetime than Xperia Z5, because it has a 3000mAh battery capacity against 2900mAh.
Xperia Z5 features a better camera than LG G3, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition and the same video frame rate, the Xperia Z5 also has a lot bigger back camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors, a lot larger camera aperture to capture better low-light images and a lot higher resolution back facing camera.
Although Xperia Z5 is a better device, it is way more expensive than LG G3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the LG G3. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy the LG G3, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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