HTC One (M8) Dual SIM vs LG G3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM and the LG G3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | LG G3 |
|---|
| Price | $663 | $45 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 200 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 4 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 160 g | 149 g |
| Released | Jul 2014 | May 2014 |
Summary: HTC One (M8) Dual SIM is ahead on our rating. LG G3 is ahead on battery, ram (max), storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? LG G3 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | LG G3 |
|---|
| Type | Super LCD3 | True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 534 ppi (Quad HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (inferred from original M8) | — |
Platform
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | LG G3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat); Sense UI 6 | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 (inferred from Snapdragon 801) | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 (inferred from Snapdragon 801) | — |
Memory
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | LG G3 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | microSDXC, up to 128 GB (some variants up to 200GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | LG G3 |
|---|
| Dual | 4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2µm, AF (Ultrapixel) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash | Laser autofocus, OIS+ (Optical Image Stabilization), dual-tone LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 2160p@30fps (4K) |
| Single | — | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | LG G3 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 2.1 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (inferred) | — |
Battery
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | LG G3 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | — | 3000 mAh |
| Charging | — | Standard charging (1.8A charger) |
Body
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | LG G3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.36 x 70.60 x 9.35 mm | 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 149 g |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame (inferred from M8, described as 'slab of metal') | Plastic body with metallic-looking finish |
Comms
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | LG G3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (inferred from M8, not removed like Eye variant) | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes (inferred from M8, not removed like Eye variant) | — |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | — |
Launch
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | LG G3 |
|---|
| Announced | July 2, 2014 | May 2014 |
| Status | Released July 2014 | Available. Released 2014, June (globally); first released in South Korea on May 28, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC One (M8) Dual SIM or LG G3?
LG G3 — 2,600 mAh for the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM versus 3,000 mAh for the LG G3.
Which has more RAM, HTC One (M8) Dual SIM or LG G3?
LG G3 — 2 GB for the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM versus 3 GB for the LG G3.
Which is lighter, HTC One (M8) Dual SIM or LG G3?
LG G3 — 160 g for the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM versus 149 g for the LG G3.
Which is newer, HTC One (M8) Dual SIM or LG G3?
HTC One (M8) Dual SIM — Jul 2014 for the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM versus May 2014 for the LG G3.
Is the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM or the LG G3 rated higher?
We rate the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM 7/10 and the LG G3 6/10.
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