Category Breakdown
LG G3 (CDMA)
vivo Xshot
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
49.949.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.556.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS
13 MP, AF, OIS
Front Camera
2.1 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White (Verizon), Shine Gold (Sprint)
White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

