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9.2	9.0
LG G3	LG G4
Released · May 28, 2014	Released · Apr 29, 2015
5.5-inch · 2560 x 1440 px	5.5-inch · 2560 x 1440 px
13 MP Main · 2.1 MP Selfie	16 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
3GB · 32GB	3GB · 32GB
3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Check prices	Check prices

Display

Size
5.5-inch	5.5-inch
Resolution
2560 x 1440 px, 538 PPI	2560 x 1440 px, 538 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
75.22 %	72.46 %
Colors
16 777 216
Peak brightness
	500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, 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	Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20 nm)
Processor
Quad-core, 2500 MHz, Krait 400	Hexa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU
Adreno 330	Adreno 418
RAM
3GB (LPDDR3)	3GB (LPDDR3)
Internal storage
32GB	32GB, available to use: 21.9 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 128 GB	microSDXC up to 2000 GB
OS
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.2)	Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), LG UX UI
Device type
Smartphone	Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, User replaceable	Li - Ion, User replaceable
Charging
	Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0

Camera

Rear
Single camera	Single camera
Main camera
13 MP (OIS, Laser autofocus, BSI sensor) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3.06" Pixel size: 1.12 μm	16 MP (OIS, Laser autofocus) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 28 mm Sensor size: 1/2.6" Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Flash
Dual LED	LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) Features: OIS	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Features: OIS, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
2.1 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)	8 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions
5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches (146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm)	5.86 x 3.00 x 0.39 inches (148.9 x 76.1 x 9.8 mm)
Weight
5.26 oz(149.0 g)	5.47 oz(155.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic	Back: Plastic
Features
	Notification light, Interchangeable covers
Keys
Back: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key	Back: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Black, Gold, Purple, Pink, White	Black, Gray, Brown, White

Cellular

4G (FDD)
Bands 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800 DD)	Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+)
3G
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 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-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type
Micro SIM	Micro SIM
VoLTE
	Yes

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Album art cover, Background playback	Album art cover, Background playback, Custom equalizer, Preset equalizer
Screen mirroring
DLNA,Wireless screen share,SlimPort	DLNA,Wireless screen share,SlimPort
Radio
FM	FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation	Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
4.0	4.1
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
microUSB, USB 2.0, Features: Mass storage device, OTG, Video out, Charging	microUSB, USB 2.0, Features: Mass storage device, OTG, Video out, Charging
Hearing aid compatible
	M3/T3
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass	GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync	NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: May 30, 2014 FCC ID value: ZNFD855	Date approved: Jul 16, 2015 FCC ID value: ZNFH815
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: 0.75 W/kg Body: 0.38 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.52 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.34 W/kg
EU SAR
	Head: 0.61 W/kg

Buyers information

In The Box
	Handsfree, Charger, USB cable, Manual

Availability

Officially announced
May 27, 2014	Apr 28, 2015

Alternative variants


OS	Android (6.0 Marshmallow)
4G (FDD)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 17(700 b), 29(700 d)
3G	Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval	Date approved: May 19, 2014 FCC ID value: ZNFD850
Measured SAR	Head: 0.43 W/kg Body: 1.10 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.54 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.10 W/kg

for T-Mobile


4G (FDD)	Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a)
3G	Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval	Date approved: Jul 15, 2015 FCC ID value: ZNFH811
Measured SAR	Head: 1.05 W/kg Body: 0.88 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.36 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.88 W/kg


Colors	Blue
4G (FDD)	Bands 4(AWS-1), 13(700 c)
Data Speed	LTE
FCC approval	Date approved: Jun 03, 2014 FCC ID value: ZNFVS985
Measured SAR	Head: 0.46 W/kg Body: 0.99 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.52 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.99 W/kg

for Verizon Wireless


4G (FDD)	Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 13(700 c)
FCC approval	Date approved: Jul 16, 2015 FCC ID value: ZNFVS986
Measured SAR	Head: 0.99 W/kg Body: 1.07 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.56 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.07 W/kg


OS	Android (6.0 Marshmallow)
4G (FDD)	Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 7(2600), 17(700 b)
3G	Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval	Date approved: May 19, 2014 FCC ID value: ZNFD851
Measured SAR	Head: 0.27 W/kg Body: 1.04 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.33 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.04 W/kg

for AT&T


4G (FDD)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 17(700 b)
3G	Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval	Date approved: Jul 15, 2015 FCC ID value: ZNFH810
Measured SAR	Head: 0.52 W/kg Body: 0.22 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.45 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.22 W/kg


4G (FDD)	Bands 25(1900+), 26(850+)
4G (TDD)	Bands 41(2600+)
3G	Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval	Date approved: Jun 05, 2014 FCC ID value: ZNFLS990
Measured SAR	Head: 0.56 W/kg Body: 1.12 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.40 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.12 W/kg

for Sprint


4G (FDD)	Bands 25(1900+), 26(850+)
4G (TDD)	Bands 41(2600+)
3G	Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval	Date approved: Jun 20, 2015 FCC ID value: ZNFLS991
Measured SAR	Head: 1.19 W/kg Body: 0.93 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.50 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.93 W/kg


RAM	2GB
Internal storage	16GB

International version


4G (FDD)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)
Data Speed	LTE
FCC approval	Date approved: Jan 06, 2016 FCC ID value: ZNFH815PX
Measured SAR	Head: 0.72 W/kg Body: 0.75 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.43 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.18 W/kg


4G (FDD)	Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 17(700 b)
FCC approval	Date approved: Aug 18, 2014 FCC ID value: ZNFUS990
Measured SAR	Head: 0.43 W/kg Body: 0.82 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.03 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.85 W/kg

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