LG G3
#1824
Samsung Galaxy A23
#1539Category Breakdown
LG G3
Samsung Galaxy A23
Performance
60.978.9
Camera
82.547.4
Display
71.277.2
Battery
84.833.7
Build
88.789.7
Connectivity
61.762.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
54.557.3
Summary
- The LG G3 features a 5.5-inch True HD-IPS LCD display with a high resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 has a larger 6.6-inch PLS LCD display at 1080 x 2408 pixels, offering a smoother 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the G3 is powered by the older Snapdragon 801 chipset with 2.5 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the A23 utilizes the more efficient Snapdragon 680 with an octa-core setup.
- The G3's camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of 4K video, while the A23 boasts a more versatile 50 MP rear camera with additional ultrawide and macro lenses, though both have optical image stabilization.
- The A23 has a significantly larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the G3's 3000 mAh, and it supports faster 25W charging, while the G3 offers wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the G3 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 6.0), while the A23 comes with Android 12 and is upgradable to Android 14, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3
Samsung Galaxy A23
General
Release Date
2014
2022, March 04
Announced
2014
2022, March 04
Description
Versions: D855 (Europe); D850 (AT&T); D851 (T-Mobile); D852 (Canada)
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.6"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
PLS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 610
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi) (optional)
25W wired
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)
165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight
149 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red, Blue Steel
Black, White, Peach, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.39 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
0.48 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/21.1 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
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 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass