LG G3 A
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LG Optimus G E975
#5003Category Breakdown
LG G3 A
LG Optimus G E975
Performance
65.160.4
Camera
67.919.1
Display
58.968.4
Battery
22.620.0
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
52.156.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.229.8
Summary
- The LG G3 A features a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, compared to the 4.7-inch True HD-IPS + LCD of the LG Optimus G E975, which has a resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G3 A is powered by a more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset with a faster CPU clock speed of 2.26 GHz, while the Optimus G uses the Snapdragon S4 Pro at 1.5 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the G3 A includes Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), enhancing photo quality.
- The G3 A also has a larger battery capacity of 2610 mAh compared to the 2100 mAh of the Optimus G, which may provide better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android KitKat, but the Optimus G originally launched with Jelly Bean and is upgradable, indicating a slightly older software experience.
- Overall, the G3 A offers superior display quality, performance, and battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3 A
LG Optimus G E975
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
For KoreaAlso known as LG G3 A F410S
Also known as LG Optimus G E973, LG Optimus G E971, LG-F180
Display
Size
5.2"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
True HD-IPS + LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~318 ppi density)
PPI
1080
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
To be confirmed
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB (25GB user available), 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/3.0", OIS
13 MP/8 MP, market dependent, AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2610 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141 x 71.6 x 9.8 mm (5.55 x 2.82 x 0.39 in)
131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.19 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
Weight
146.8 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Titanium
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass