LG G3
#1824
LG Nexus 5
#2473Category Breakdown
LG G3
LG Nexus 5
Performance
60.960.7
Camera
82.547.4
Display
71.276.3
Battery
84.881.4
Build
88.786.9
Connectivity
61.762.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
54.548.6
Summary
- The LG G3 features a larger 5.5-inch True HD-IPS + LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, compared to the 4.95-inch True HD IPS+ display of the LG Nexus 5 at 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G3 is powered by a Snapdragon 801 chipset with a slightly faster CPU at 2.5 GHz, while the Nexus 5 uses the Snapdragon 800 at 2.3 GHz.
- The G3 also has a superior camera with a 13 MP rear sensor and 4K video recording capabilities, compared to the Nexus 5's 8 MP camera and 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is greater in the G3 at 3000 mAh versus the Nexus 5's 2300 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android with similar upgrade paths, but the G3 offers a more refined software experience due to its newer hardware.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 3 and plastic frames, but the G3 is slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3
LG Nexus 5
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Versions: D855 (Europe); D850 (AT&T); D851 (T-Mobile); D852 (Canada)
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
4.95"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
True HD IPS+
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
8 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP, f/2.0
1.3 MP, f/2.4, 1/6", 1.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi) (optional)
Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
Weight
149 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red, Blue Steel
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.39 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
0.92 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-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 Cat4 150/50 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
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), 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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer