LG G3 Dual
#2546
Sony Xperia Z3v
#2511Category Breakdown
LG G3 Dual
Sony Xperia Z3v
Performance
65.265.2
Camera
82.555.7
Display
71.258.9
Battery
84.886.3
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
59.065.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
48.148.4
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, resulting in a sharper pixel density compared to the 5.2-inch IPS LCD of the Sony Xperia Z3v, which has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with similar performance specifications, but the G3 Dual has a slightly lower camera resolution at 13 MP, while the Z3v boasts a 20.7 MP rear camera.
- In terms of battery capacity, the Z3v has a 3200 mAh battery compared to the G3 Dual's 3000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both smartphones run on Android KitKat but can be upgraded to different versions, with the G3 Dual supporting up to Marshmallow, while the Z3v can upgrade to Lollipop.
- The G3 Dual is lighter at 149g, while the Z3v weighs 170.6g, and the latter includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3 Dual
Sony Xperia Z3v
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
For VerizonAlso known as Sony Xperia Z3v D6708
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 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
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2.2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi) (optional)
18W wired, QC2Wireless
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)
148.5 x 73.4 x 8.9 mm (5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight
149 g
170.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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, 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
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop) or v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer