LG K3 (2017)
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Samsung Z2
#5576Category Breakdown
LG K3 (2017)
Samsung Z2
Performance
42.239.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.434.1
Battery
20.015.2
Build
0.285.3
Connectivity
43.744.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.527.2
Summary
- The LG K3 (2017) features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Z2 has a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU, whereas the Z2 uses a Spreadtrum SC9830 with a faster quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and can record 720p video, but the Z2 has a marginally better 2.4 MP selfie camera compared to the K3's 2.0 MP.
- The K3 has a larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the Z2's 1500 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Lastly, the K3 runs on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), while the Z2 operates on Tizen 2.4, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K3 (2017)
Samsung Z2
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Versions: US110 (US Cellular)
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9830
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA, f/2.4
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 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)
121.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
132 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Gold, Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.81 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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)
Tizen 2.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer