LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2: specs comparison
One thing is for sure: the LG G3 definitely arrived with a bang. The company's brand new flagship sure packs some seriously drool-worthy hardware, not to mention that it is all nestled within an attractive and, all things considered, compact body. And that's not even half of it.
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
(142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm)
(146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm)
(146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
We're, of course, referring mainly to that super-sharp, 1440 x 2560 (QHD) resolution IPS display, but we're also anxious to see how the G3's 13-megapixel camera with the company's new OIS+ stabilization tech, a two-tone flash, and a laser beam focus assist performs. Especially compared to its equally-solid rivals in Samsung's Galaxy S5 and Sony's Xperia Z2.
Indeed, the S5 and the Z2 are shaping up to be one of the G3's main adversaries in the eyes of the industry as a whole. Neither of the two have as an impressively-sounding display, sure, but they're chock-full on hardware features in other areas. The S5, for its part, touts a dedicated fingerprint sensor and a heart rate monitor, while the Z2 offers stereo speakers. The two are also dust and water-resistant -- a chink in the LG G3's armor.
So how do they compare on paper? It's neck-and-neck, we'll tell you that, but the differences are there. Take a look!
Display
Size
Technology
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
69.76 %
69.17 %
75.22 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC
Processor
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
RAM
Internal storage
32GB
16GB
32GB
OS
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2)
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.2)
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3200 mAh
3000 mAh
Talk time
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
Stand-by time (4G)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
Music playback
67.00 hours
120.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
10.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal length: 31 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.6"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Focal length: 31 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.6"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.0
Sensor size: 1/2.3"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Sensor size: 1/2.3"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal length: 29 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.06"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Focal length: 29 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.06"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Recording format
MPEG4, H.264
MPEG4, 3GPP
MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Features
HDR, Continuous autofocus, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
HDR
OIS
Front
2.1 MP
2.2 MP
2.1 MP
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions
(142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm)
(146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm)
(146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm)
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Back: Glass
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP67
Water, Dust; IP58
Biometrics
Fingerprint (swipe)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers, Notification light
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