Category Breakdown
LG G3 Screen
ZTE nubia Z9
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
46.945.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
57.357.0
Summary
- The LG G3 Screen features a larger 5.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z9 has a 5.2-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~424 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the G3 Screen is powered by the LG Nuclun chipset, whereas the nubia Z9 utilizes the more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the nubia Z9 is superior with a 16 MP rear sensor compared to the G3 Screen's 13 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, unlike the G3 Screen which is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the G3 Screen at 3000 mAh versus the nubia Z9's 2900 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- Software-wise, the G3 Screen runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, while the nubia Z9 operates on a more recent Android 5.2 Lollipop with nubia UI 3, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3 Screen
ZTE nubia Z9
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as LG F490
N/A
Display
Size
5.9"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~373 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
LG Nuclun
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A15 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A7)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
N/A
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM (Classic), 64GB 4GB RAM (Exclusive & Elite)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, 1/3.0", AF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@24fps, 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157.8 x 81.8 x 9.5 mm (6.21 x 3.22 x 0.37 in)
147.4 x 68.3 x 8.9 mm (5.80 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
Weight
182 g
192 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 5.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 5.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (Exclusive edition only; side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

