Category Breakdown
LG G3 (CDMA)
vivo Xshot
Performance
65.259.6
Camera
82.592.1
Display
71.258.9
Battery
24.222.4
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
64.447.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.339.7
Summary
- The LG G3 (CDMA) features a larger 5.5-inch True HD-IPS display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density compared to the 5.2-inch IPS LCD of the vivo Xshot, which has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G3 is equipped with a slightly faster 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801 CPU and offers more RAM at 3GB, while the Xshot has a 2.3 GHz variant with 2GB or 3GB options.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the Xshot excels in the selfie department with an 8 MP front camera versus the G3's 2.1 MP.
- The G3's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, outperforming the Xshot's 2600 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Software-wise, the G3 runs Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 6.0, while the Xshot operates on Android 4.3, indicating a more modern software experience for the G3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3 (CDMA)
vivo Xshot
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Versions:LG G3 VS985 for VerizonLG G3 LS990 for Sprint
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AA 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
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS
13 MP, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
2600 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)
146.5 x 73.3 x 8 mm (5.77 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
149.7 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White (Verizon), Shine Gold (Sprint)
White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.47 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
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 b/g/n, 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

