LG G3 (CDMA)
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ZTE nubia Z5S
#3762Category Breakdown
LG G3 (CDMA)
ZTE nubia Z5S
Performance
65.260.5
Camera
82.583.7
Display
71.273.8
Battery
24.220.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
64.447.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.338.7
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
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, 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS
13 MP, AF, OIS
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, 1080p, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White (Verizon), Shine Gold (Sprint)
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass