LG G3 (CDMA)
#4484
ZTE nubia Z5S
#4483Category Breakdown
LG G3 (CDMA)
ZTE nubia Z5S
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 + LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density of ~538 ppi compared to the ZTE nubia Z5S's 5.0-inch IGZO IPS LCD at 1080 x 1920 pixels and ~441 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the G3 is powered by a Snapdragon 801 chipset with a slightly faster 2.5 GHz CPU, while the Z5S uses the Snapdragon 800 at 2.3 GHz.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization; however, the G3's camera supports 4K video recording at 30fps, while the Z5S can record 4K and 1080p video.
- The G3 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Z5S's 2300 mAh, providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the G3 runs Android 4.4.2 (upgradable to 6.0), while the Z5S operates on Android 4.2.2, indicating a more updated software experience with the G3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3 (CDMA)
ZTE nubia Z5S
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"
5"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IGZO IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 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 Snapdragon 800 (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 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
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
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K, 1080p, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
137.7 x 68.8 x 7.6 mm (5.42 x 2.71 x 0.30 in)
Weight
149.7 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White (Verizon), Shine Gold (Sprint)
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Yes
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, LTE
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, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS/ S-GPS (VS985)
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.2.2 (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