LG G3 vs LG G3 S vs LG G3 Stylus vs LG G3 Dual: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG G3 vs LG G3 S vs LG G3 Stylus vs LG G3 Dual. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG G3LG G3Global · 3GB · 32GB
LG G3 SLG G3 SGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
LG G3 StylusLG G3 StylusGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
LG G3 DualLG G3 DualGlobal · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG G3
LG G3
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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LG G3 S
LG G3 S
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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LG G3 Stylus
LG G3 Stylus
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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LG G3 Dual
LG G3 Dual
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 4.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.5Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.0
403 reviews
6.4
32 reviews
4.7
15 reviews
8.0
403 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG G3 vs LG G3 S vs LG G3 Stylus vs LG G3 Dual

Specs LG G3 price compare LG G3
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		LG G3 S price compare LG G3 S
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		LG G3 Stylus price comparison LG G3 Stylus
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		stores to buy LG G3 Dual LG G3 Dual
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Inches 5.5" 5" 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution QHD HD LowRes QHD
Usable surface 76% useful 72% useful 73% useful 76% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.6 mm
146.3 mm
9.0 mm 		69.6 mm
137.7 mm
10.3 mm 		75.9 mm
149.3 mm
10.2 mm 		74.6 mm
146.3 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 149 g 137 g 163 g 149 g
Micro SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 400
Quad-Core 		MT6582
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 8 GB 8 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 65.495
v6 		18.411
v? 		18.243
v5 		65.495
v6
Battery 3000 mAh 2540 mAh 3000 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX135 Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · Unknow

1
12.8 Mpx · Unknow

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX135 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 4.4 KitKat Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand LG LG LG LG
Aliases G3 D850, G3 D855, G3 LS990, F400 S D722, G3 Beat LG-D690, D690, LG-D690N, D690N G3 D850, G3 D855, G3 LS990, F400 S

Release Date
Release date May 2014,
9 years ago 		July 2014,
9 years ago 		August 2014,
9 years ago 		May 2014,
9 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available Not available
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG G3
LG G3 S
LG G3 Stylus
LG G3 Dual
LG G3
LG G3 S
LG G3 Stylus
LG G3 Dual
Size
74.6 mm • 146.3 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 137.7 mm • 10.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.9 mm • 149.3 mm • 10.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.6 mm • 146.3 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 149 g 137 g 163 g 149 g
Usable surface 76 % 72 % 73 % 76 %
Materials Plastic - Plastic Plastic
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Red

Violet
Black

White

Gold
Black

White

Gold
Black

White

Gold

Red

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5" 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		LowRes
540 x 960 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 199 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
7.6
7.3
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
8.0
6.5
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.4
8.2
7.3
8.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.4
6.8
5.3
7.4
Number of reviews
403 reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
403 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 MediaTek MT6582 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 305 ARM Mali-400 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 3 GB 1 GB 1 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
65.495
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 19% of devices
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18.411
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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18.243
Antutu v5
Overall performance better than 5% of devices
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65.495
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 8 GB 8 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Pedometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
7.1
5.9
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
5.8
4.1
7.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.5
4.4
3.2
7.5
Number of reviews
403 reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
403 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx 12.8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX135 Exmor RS Unknown Unknown Sony IMX135 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 Unknow Unknow ƒ/ 2.4
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm -- -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" -- -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2.1 Mpx 1.2 Mpx 1.3 Mpx 2.1 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
7.6
5.7
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
7.3
5.3
3.3
7.3
Quality of selfies
7.4
5.5
3.3
7.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
7.3
6.4
8.5
Number of reviews
403 reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
403 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
 --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.377 W/Kg on head
0.314 W/Kg on body 		0.556 W/Kg on head
0.429 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.377 W/Kg on head
0.314 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.390 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body 		0.460 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.390 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
7.8
6.3
8.4
Quality of the GPS
8.0
7.1
5.5
8.0
And the WiFi?
8.6
7.7
7.5
8.6
Number of reviews
403 reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
403 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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2540 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable
  • Removable
  • Removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 36%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 16%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 36%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 16%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
403 reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
403 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 38%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
  • 33%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 27%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
403 reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
403 reviews
Prices
From $ 240 --
From $ 193 --
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