LG K3 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
#8214Category Breakdown
LG K3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
Performance
42.230.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.416.9
Battery
20.017.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.749.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.515.9
Summary
- The LG K3 (2017) features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G's 4.3-inch TFT display, both with similar resolutions and pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the LG K3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the Galaxy J1 has a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU with 768MB of RAM, making the K3 marginally more capable.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera, but the Galaxy J1 includes autofocus.
- The LG K3 has a 2100 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Galaxy J1's 1850 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the K3 runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, offering a more recent experience than the Galaxy J1's Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
- Build quality is similar, with the LG K3 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Galaxy J1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
Versions: US110 (US Cellular)
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 4G Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1850 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133.9 x 69.8 x 9.5 mm (5.27 x 2.75 x 0.37 in)
129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
Weight
132 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity