LG G3 vs Apple iPhone 5s vs LG G2: specs comparison
LG has finally officially taken the cover off the G3, the first phone with a Quad HD (2560 x 1440-pixel) screen. After countless leaks and rumors, we now know all the specifications and technical details about the LG G3, and it’s time to compare it against one of its top competitors, the Apple iPhone 5s.
Apart from the obvious difference in resolutions, you can see what is it under the hood that makes each of the two tick.
In this specs comparison, we have also included the LG G2, LG’s last year’s flagship, to show you how the G3 has evolved from it. Take a look below.
The two are vastly different: the G3 with its large, 5.5-inch display represents the modern, 2014 device, large and perfectly prepared for your web and media consumption needs, while the iPhone represents a more pocketable format, easier to use on the go and single-handedly.
Apart from the obvious difference in resolutions, you can see what is it under the hood that makes each of the two tick.
In this specs comparison, we have also included the LG G2, LG’s last year’s flagship, to show you how the G3 has evolved from it. Take a look below.
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| LG G3 | Apple iPhone 5s | LG G2 |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm |
4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm |
5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.26 oz (149.0 g) | 3.95 oz (112.0 g) | 5.04 oz (143.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Plastic | Back: Aluminum | |
| Biometrics | ||
| Fingerprint (touch) | ||
| Features | ||
| Notification light | ||
| Keys | ||
| Back: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control, Other | Back: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Black, Gold, Purple, Pink, White | Gold, Silver, Space gray | Black, White |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.5-inch | 4.0-inch | 5.2-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 2560x1440px, 538 PPI | 1136x640px, 326 PPI | 1920x1080px, 423 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 75.22 % | 60.82 % | 76.28 % |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
| Peak brightness | ||
| 500 cd/m2 (nit) | 450 cd/m2 (nit) | |
| Features | ||
| Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC | Apple A7 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 2500 MHz Krait 400 | Dual-core 1300 MHz Cyclone |
Quad-core 2260 MHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 330 | PowerVR G6430 | Adreno 330 |
| RAM | ||
| 3GB (LPDDR3) | 1GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR3) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 32GB | 64GB | 32GB, available to use: 24 GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 128 GB | not expandable | |
| OS | ||
| Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.2) | iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x) | Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.2, 4.2.2) |
Battery
| Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3000 mAh | 1570 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Type | ||
| Li - Ion | Li - Ion | Li - Polymer |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 13 MP (OIS, Laser autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3.06" Pixel size: 1.12 μm | 8 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3" Pixel size: 1.5 μm |
13 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3.06" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
| Flash | ||
| Dual LED | Dual LED | LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) OIS | 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS |
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps) OIS |
| Front | ||
| 2.1 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 1.2 MP, Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) | 2.1 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| WLAN | ||
| 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | Lightning | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| M4/T4 | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Yes | ||
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| Other | ||
| NFC, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop | NFC, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Mobile |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| DLNA,Wireless screen share,SlimPort | TV-out | DLNA,Wireless screen share,MirrorLink,SlimPort |
| Radio | ||
| FM | FM, Stereo, RDS | |
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation, Video recording | Noise cancellation, Video recording |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800 DD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+) | Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) |
| 3G | ||
| Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
| SIM type | ||
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| VoLTE | ||
| Yes | ||
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Other features | ||
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | |
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: May 30, 2014 FCC ID value: ZNFD855 | Date approved: Sep 20, 2013 FCC ID value: BCG-E2642A | FCC ID value: ZNFD802 |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 0.21 W/kg Body: 0.68 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 0.99 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.76 W/kg |
Head: 1.18 W/kg Body: 1.18 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.20 W/kg |
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Buyers information
| In The Box | ||
|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation | ||
Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2014 | Sep 10, 2013 | Aug 07, 2013 |
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