Category Breakdown
LG G3
LG G7 ThinQ
Performance
54.362.5
Camera
49.950.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.062.8
Summary
- The LG G3 features a 5.5-inch True HD-IPS + LCD display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the LG G7 ThinQ has a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with HDR10 support and a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G3 is powered by a Snapdragon 801 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the G7 ThinQ utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 845 with an octa-core CPU, resulting in better overall performance.
- The G3's camera includes a 13 MP rear sensor with OIS, while the G7 ThinQ boasts a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP standard lens and a 16 MP ultrawide lens, enhancing versatility.
- Both phones have a 3000 mAh battery, but the G7 ThinQ supports faster 18W charging.
- Build quality is superior in the G7 ThinQ, featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back with an aluminum frame, compared to the G3's glass front and plastic back.
- Lastly, the G3 runs on Android 4.4.2 (upgradable to 6.0), while the G7 ThinQ ships with Android 8.0 (upgradable to Android 10), offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3
LG G7 ThinQ
General
Release Date
2014
2018, June 01
Announced
2014
2018, May 02
Description
Versions: D855 (Europe); D850 (AT&T); D851 (T-Mobile); D852 (Canada)
Also known as LG G7+ with 128 GB storageVersions: G710EM (Global); G710PM (Sprint), G710VMP (Verizon); G710ULM (USA unlocked); G710EMW (CH, AU, NZL, HKG); G710EAW 128/6 (HKG, SGP, AU, EU); G710AWM (Canada); G710N (South Korea)
Display
Size
5.5"
6.1"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 630
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", no AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi) (optional)
18W wired, QC3Wireless (USA)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
149 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red, Blue Steel
New Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Raspberry Rose
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/21.1 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps or Cat15 800/150 Mbps (region dependant)
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

