Category Breakdown
LG G3 (CDMA)
vivo Xplay3S
Performance
65.263.3
Camera
82.555.0
Display
71.260.4
Battery
24.225.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
64.452.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.333.8
Summary
- The LG G3 (CDMA) features a slightly smaller 5.5-inch True HD-IPS + LCD display with a higher pixel density of ~538 ppi compared to the 6.0-inch IPS LCD of the vivo Xplay3S, which has a pixel density of ~490 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, but the G3 has a marginally faster CPU at 2.5 GHz versus the Xplay3S's 2.3 GHz.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the G3 includes Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for its 13 MP rear camera, while the Xplay3S lacks this feature but offers a higher resolution 5 MP front camera compared to the G3's 2.1 MP.
- The G3 has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the 3200 mAh battery in the Xplay3S, and both devices run on older versions of Android, with the G3 being upgradable to Marshmallow while the Xplay3S operates on Jelly Bean.
- Overall, the G3 offers better display quality and camera stabilization, while the Xplay3S provides a larger screen and a higher resolution front camera.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3 (CDMA)
vivo Xplay3S
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Versions:LG G3 VS985 for VerizonLG G3 LS990 for Sprint
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~490 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.3 x 74.7 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
158.2 x 82.6 x 8.7 mm (6.23 x 3.25 x 0.34 in)
Weight
149.7 g
174 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White (Verizon), Shine Gold (Sprint)
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (LS990)LTE Cat4, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (VS985)
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS/ S-GPS (VS985)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

