The verdict
Your pick: LG G4, ahead on Camera.
| Category | G3 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
LG G3, if you care about…
- Weight
- 149 g
- against 155 g
- Usable Surface
- 75.3 %
- against 72.5 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 9.8 mm
- Talk time
- 21 h
- against 20 h
LG G4, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 9 W
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- against No
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,238 :1
- against 789 :1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G3 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 20 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 418 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 and 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | No | Yes Best value |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | G3 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Purple, Red, Blue | Grey, White, Gold, Black, Brown, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.6 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 146.3 mm | 148.9 mm |
| Weight | 149 g Best value | 155 g |
| Usable Surface | 75.3 % Best value | 72.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | G3 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 9 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Talk time | 21 h Best value | 20 h |
| Standby time | 565 h Best value | 440 h |
Display
| Specification | G3 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 538 ppi | 538 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 789 :1 | 1,238 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | G3 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | G3 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 5.1 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | G3 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Micro-SIM | Single Micro-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B17 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.39 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.48 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.23 W/kg Best value | 0.62 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | G3 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | G3 | G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | D855, D850, D851, VS985 4G, D852, LGLS990, F400K | H815, H810, H811, LS991, VS986, US991, H812, F500L, F500S, F500K, LGLS991, LGUS991 |
