LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs UMI Zero: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs UMI Zero. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG G3LG G3Global · 2GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy S4 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S4 ActiveGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5Global · 2GB · 16GB
UMI ZeroUMI ZeroGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG G3
LG G3
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
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Samsung Galaxy S5
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UMI Zero
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.5Design & Materials 5.3Design & Materials 6.0Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.2Camera 4.9Camera 5.2Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.4 Connectivity 6.1 Connectivity 5.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 4.6 Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.0
403 reviews
7.9
12 reviews
7.9
260 reviews
6.2
18 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs UMI Zero

Specs where to buy LG G3 LG G3
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Samsung Galaxy S4 Active price comparison Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Samsung Galaxy S5 prices Samsung Galaxy S5
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		UMI Zero prices UMI Zero
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5.5" 5" 5.1" 5"
Resolution QHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 76% useful 69% useful 69% useful 67% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.6 mm
146.3 mm
9.0 mm 		71.3 mm
139.7 mm
9.0 mm 		72.5 mm
142.0 mm
8.0 mm 		70.5 mm
146.0 mm
6.4 mm
Weight 149 g 153 g 145 g 140 g
Micro SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 600
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		MT6592
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 65.495
v6 		32.587
v? 		42.670
v? 		33.897
v?
Battery 3000 mAh 2600 mAh 2800 mAh 2780 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX135 Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX134 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K2P2XX
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX214 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 4.4 KitKat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand LG Samsung Samsung UMi
Aliases G3 D850, G3 D855, G3 LS990, F400 S I537, I9295 Galaxy S IV Active, SGH-I537, GT-I9295 SM-G900S, SM-G900F, SM-G900I, SM-G900K, SM-G900L, SM-G900M, SM-G900A, AM-G900T, SM-G900V, SM-G900R4, SM-G900P --

Release Date
Release date May 2014,
9 years ago 		June 2013,
10 years ago 		February 2014,
10 years ago 		October 2014,
9 years ago
State On Sale On Sale On Sale Not available
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG G3
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
Samsung Galaxy S5
UMI Zero
LG G3
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
Samsung Galaxy S5
UMI Zero
Size
74.6 mm • 146.3 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.3 mm • 139.7 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.5 mm • 142.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.5 mm • 146.0 mm • 6.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 149 g 153 g 145 g 140 g
Usable surface 76 % 69 % 69 % 67 %
Materials Plastic - Polycarbonate Glass, Metal
Resistance - IP67 IP67 -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Red

Violet
Black

White

Blue

Gold
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5" 5.1" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 432 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
8.5
7.8
6.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
7.8
7.9
8.6
Is it comfortable?
8.4
8.3
8.2
7.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.4
7.4
7.5
8.1
Number of reviews
403 reviews
12 reviews
260 reviews
18 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC MediaTek MT6592T
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 4x Krait 300 1.9 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 8x Cortex-A7 2.0 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 320 Qualcomm Adreno 330 ARM Mali-450 MP4

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
65.495
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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32.587
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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42.670
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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33.897
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No No Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED 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
8.1
7.4
5.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
7.5
7.7
7.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.5
6.5
7.1
6.0
Number of reviews
403 reviews
12 reviews
260 reviews
18 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 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX135 Exmor RS Sony IMX134 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2P2XX Sony IMX214 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/4" 1/2.6" 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 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
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Digital zoom
  • 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 2 Mpx 2 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --
70
Mobile
68
Photo
75
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
7.7
8.5
7.4
Quality of nighttime photos
7.3
6.9
6.6
5.2
Quality of selfies
7.4
7.0
6.4
6.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
7.5
7.8
6.5
Number of reviews
403 reviews
12 reviews
260 reviews
18 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
 --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • 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
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
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)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • 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)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

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 		0.264 W/Kg on head
0.358 W/Kg on body 		0.562 W/Kg on head
0.406 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 		0.550 W/Kg on head
0.750 W/Kg on body 		1.200 W/Kg on head
1.580 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
8.3
8.5
7.1
Quality of the GPS
8.0
8.1
8.4
4.3
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.5
8.7
7.3
Number of reviews
403 reviews
12 reviews
260 reviews
18 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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2600 mAh
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2800 mAh
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2780 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable
  • Non-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
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 28%
    Less than a day
  • 61%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
403 reviews
12 reviews
260 reviews
18 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 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
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 54%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 22%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    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
  • 9%
    Never
  • 36%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
  • 19%
    Never
  • 28%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
  • 50%
    Never
  • 22%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
403 reviews
12 reviews
260 reviews
18 reviews
Prices
From $ 126 --
From $ 257 --
From $ 77 --
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