LG G3 Dual
#2546
Nokia Lumia Icon
#2288Category Breakdown
LG G3 Dual
Nokia Lumia Icon
Performance
65.264.7
Camera
82.581.2
Display
71.280.2
Battery
84.881.9
Build
0.216.0
Connectivity
59.058.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.150.2
Summary
- The LG G3 Dual features a larger 5.5-inch True HD-IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, offering sharper visuals compared to the 5.0-inch AMOLED display of the Nokia Lumia Icon, which has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize similar Snapdragon chipsets, but the G3 has a slightly faster CPU at 2.5 GHz versus the Icon's 2.2 GHz.
- The G3's camera is 13 MP with OIS, while the Icon boasts a superior 20 MP camera, also with OIS, allowing for better low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is higher in the G3 at 3000 mAh compared to the Icon's 2420 mAh, which may result in longer usage times.
- Both devices support wireless charging and run different operating systems, with the G3 on Android and the Icon on Windows Phone, affecting the software experience and app availability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3 Dual
Nokia Lumia Icon
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
For Verizon USA. Previously known as Nokia Lumia 929.
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS
20 MP, 1/1.5", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2.1 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps (after WP8 Denim update), 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2420 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2420 mAh, non-removable (BV-5QW)
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi) (optional)
Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
137 x 71 x 9.8 mm (5.39 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
Weight
149 g
167 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop) or v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, sensor core