Category Breakdown
LG G3 Screen
Sharp Aquos R2
Performance
61.581.5
Camera
65.055.1
Display
58.975.3
Battery
24.225.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.064.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.445.1
Summary
- The LG G3 Screen features a 5.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Sharp Aquos R2 offers a slightly larger 6.0-inch IGZO IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3040 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G3 Screen is powered by the LG Nuclun chipset, whereas the Aquos R2 utilizes the more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Aquos R2 is significantly more powerful with a 22.6 MP rear camera compared to the G3 Screen's 13 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, while the G3 Screen is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Aquos R2 at 3130 mAh compared to the G3 Screen's 3000 mAh, but both lack wireless charging.
- The G3 Screen runs on Android 4.4.4, while the Aquos R2 starts with Android 8.0 and is upgradable to Android 10, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3 Screen
Sharp Aquos R2
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
Also known as LG F490
N/A
Display
Size
5.9"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IGZO IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~373 ppi density)
1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~561 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
LG Nuclun
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A15 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A7)
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
N/A
Adreno 630
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/3.0", AF, OIS
22.6 MP, PDAF16.3 MP, PDAF (for video recording only)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2.1 MP
16.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps (dedicated video camera)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3130 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.8 x 81.8 x 9.5 mm (6.21 x 3.22 x 0.37 in)
156 x 74 x 9 mm (6.14 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
Weight
182 g
181 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 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 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

