Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5788)54.6
Performance(#9426)54.3
Camera(#4430)42.4
Display(#5103)70.5
Battery(#8821)43.5
Build(#7139)70.8
Comparisons Featuring LG Vu 3 F300L
Short Review
- The LG Vu 3 F300L features a unique design with a 5.2-inch True HD-IPS + LCD display, offering a resolution of 960 x 1280 pixels and a 4:3 aspect ratio, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 308 ppi.
- Its performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset with a quad-core 2.26 GHz CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, complemented by 2GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 60fps, while the front camera is a 2.1 MP unit.
- The battery capacity is 2610 mAh, but it lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), the software experience may feel dated compared to newer devices.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone is available in black and white colors, though specific build materials and water resistance details are not provided.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the LG Vu 3 combines a distinctive display and solid performance with a functional camera and connectivity features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionFor South Korea
Display
Size5.2"
TypeTrue HD-IPS + LCD
Resolution960 x 1280 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~308 ppi density)
PPI960
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front Camera2.1 MP
Front Camera Details2.1 MP
Video Recording1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2610 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
DimensionsN/A
WeightN/A
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes