LG G3 LTE
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LG G4
#1965Category Breakdown
LG G3 LTE
LG G4
Performance
65.762.9
Camera
82.582.5
Display
71.260.4
Battery
84.884.8
Build
0.271.8
Connectivity
63.362.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.453.0
Summary
- The LG G3 LTE features a robust build with a slightly thicker profile and weight, while the LG G4 has a more refined design with a curved back and options for leather finishes.
- Both models have a 5.5-inch display with the same resolution, but the G4 offers slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G4's Snapdragon 808 chipset and hexa-core CPU provide improved efficiency over the G3's Snapdragon 805.
- The G4 also boasts a superior 16 MP camera compared to the G3's 13 MP, enhancing photo quality, especially in low light.
- Battery capacity remains the same at 3000 mAh, but the G4 supports faster charging.
- The G4 runs on a more recent version of Android, providing a better software experience with updated features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3 LTE
LG G4
General
Release Date
2014
2015, April 29
Announced
2014
2015, April 28
Description
Also known as LG F460, LG G3 Prime, LG G3 Cat.6 for Korea
Versions: H815 (EMEA), H815TR (Turkey), H815T (Hong Kong), H815P (LATAM, South Africa), H812 (Canada), H810 (AT&T), H811 (T-Mobile), LS991 (Sprint), VS986 (Verizon), US991 (US Cellular)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 420
Adreno 418
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
16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, 3-axis OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
18W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (optional)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.3 x 74.6 x 9.1 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.36 in)
148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm
Weight
154 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silk White, Shine Gold, Metallic Black, Wine, Moon Violet
Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red, White/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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
Yes
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTG
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 5.0.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer