LG G Pro 2
#3352
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
#3136Category Breakdown
LG G Pro 2
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Performance
61.161.8
Camera
84.054.5
Display
76.382.8
Battery
25.725.7
Build
0.271.8
Connectivity
61.464.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.843.5
Summary
- The LG G Pro 2 features a larger 5.9-inch True IPS+ LCD display compared to the 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, with both offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, but the Note 3 has a slightly faster CPU at 2.3 GHz versus the G Pro 2's 2.26 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the G Pro 2 includes Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), while the Note 3 does not.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3200 mAh, and both devices lack wireless charging.
- The G Pro 2 runs on LG's Optimus UI based on Android 4.4.2, while the Note 3 operates on a slightly older version of Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.0.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Note 3 utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back, while the G Pro 2 has a more uniform plastic design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G Pro 2
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013, September 04
Description
Versions:LG G Pro 2 F350LG G Pro 2 D837 for EuropeLG G Pro 2 D838 for Asia
Versions: N9000 (3G); N9005 (3G/LTE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Note III; Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9002 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.9"
5.7"
Type
True IPS+ LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~373 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) - N9005, N9002Exynos 5420 Octa (28 nm) - N9000
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 - N9005, N9002Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) - N9000
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330 - N9005, N9002Mali-T628 MP6 - N9000
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps (N9005, N9002)/ 1080p (N9000)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3 mm (6.22 x 3.22 x 0.33 in)
151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm (5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 in)
Weight
172 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Titan, White, Silver, Burgundy
Black, White, Pink, Merlot Red, Rose Gold Black, Rose Gold White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, S-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), LG Optimus UI
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture