LG G3 S vs Samsung Galaxy Grand 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG G3 S vs Samsung Galaxy Grand 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG G3 SLG G3 SGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · Duos
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG G3 S
LG G3 S
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · Duos
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.4
32 reviews
5.7
15 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG G3 S vs Samsung Galaxy Grand 2

Specs LG G3 S price compare LG G3 S
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · Duos
Inches 5" 5.3"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 72% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.6 mm
137.7 mm
10.3 mm 		75.3 mm
146.8 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 137 g 163 g
Micro SnapD. 400
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 400
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 18.411
v? 		17.106
v?
Battery 2540 mAh 2600 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · Unknow

1
8 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.9 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand LG Samsung
Aliases D722, G3 Beat SM-G7102, SM-G7100

Release Date
Release date July 2014,
9 years ago 		November 2013,
10 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG G3 S
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
LG G3 S
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Size
69.6 mm • 137.7 mm • 10.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.3 mm • 146.8 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 137 g 163 g
Usable surface 72 % 70 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.3"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 277 Pixels per inch

Others

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

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
6.7
Is it comfortable?
8.2
6.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.8
5.9
Number of reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 305 Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1.5 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
18.411
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 7% of devices
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17.106
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 29% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.1
7.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.8
6.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.4
4.3
Number of reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS BSI Unknown
Aperture Unknow Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Face detection

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.2 Mpx 1.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.6
6.7
Quality of nighttime photos
5.3
4.5
Quality of selfies
5.5
4.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.3
6.9
Number of reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
 --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • 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)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

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

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

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.8
8.1
Quality of the GPS
7.1
7.6
And the WiFi?
7.7
8.2
Number of reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2540 mAh
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2600 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 60%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 17%
    Never
  • 38%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
  • 67%
    Never
  • 27%
    Once a year
  • 7%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
32 reviews
15 reviews
Prices
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