LG G3 LTE
#2504
Sony Xperia Z3v
#2511Category Breakdown
LG G3 LTE
Sony Xperia Z3v
Performance
65.765.2
Camera
82.555.7
Display
71.258.9
Battery
84.886.3
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
63.365.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
48.448.4
Summary
- The LG G3 LTE features a larger 5.5-inch True HD-IPS + LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 534 ppi, compared to the 5.2-inch IPS LCD display of the Sony Xperia Z3v, which has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a density of about 424 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the G3 LTE is powered by a Snapdragon 805 chipset with a 2.7 GHz CPU, while the Z3v uses a Snapdragon 801 with a 2.5 GHz CPU.
- The G3 LTE's camera has a 13 MP sensor with optical image stabilization, whereas the Z3v boasts a 20.7 MP camera without OIS.
- The battery capacity of the Z3v is slightly higher at 3200 mAh, compared to the G3 LTE's 3000 mAh, but the G3 LTE supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run on Android KitKat, with the G3 LTE upgradable to Lollipop 5.0.1 and the Z3v to 5.1.1, but the Z3v includes stereo speakers, enhancing its audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3 LTE
Sony Xperia Z3v
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as LG F460, LG G3 Prime, LG G3 Cat.6 for Korea
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 APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 420
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)
18W wired, QC2Wireless
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)
148.5 x 73.4 x 8.9 mm (5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight
154 g
170.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silk White, Shine Gold, Metallic Black, Wine, Moon Violet
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 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/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
4.0, 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 5.0.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer