LG G3 Dual-LTE vs Sony Xperia Z3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G3 Dual-LTE and the Sony Xperia Z3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG G3 Dual-LTE | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Price | $5,988 | $66 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 149 g | 152 g |
| Released | Nov 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: LG G3 Dual-LTE is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z3 is ahead on battery, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Sony Xperia Z3 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| LG G3 Dual-LTE | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Type | True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~76.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
Platform
| LG G3 Dual-LTE | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| LG G3 Dual-LTE | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG G3 Dual-LTE | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Triple | 13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (wide), 1/3.06", Laser AF, OIS | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Single | — | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF |
Selfie Camera
| LG G3 Dual-LTE | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP, f/2.0 | 2.2 MP, f/2.8 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| LG G3 Dual-LTE | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery | Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 5W wired | Fast charging 18W (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| LG G3 Dual-LTE | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) | 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 149 g (5.26 oz) | 152 g (5.36 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM |
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame |
| IP Rating | — | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| LG G3 Dual-LTE | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | — |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS (market dependent) | FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG |
Launch
| LG G3 Dual-LTE | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Announced | October 2014 | 2014, September 04 |
| Status | Discontinued | Released 2014, September 19 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG G3 Dual-LTE or Sony Xperia Z3?
Sony Xperia Z3 — 3,000 mAh for the LG G3 Dual-LTE versus 3,100 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z3.
Which is lighter, LG G3 Dual-LTE or Sony Xperia Z3?
LG G3 Dual-LTE — 149 g for the LG G3 Dual-LTE versus 152 g for the Sony Xperia Z3.
Which is newer, LG G3 Dual-LTE or Sony Xperia Z3?
LG G3 Dual-LTE — Nov 2014 for the LG G3 Dual-LTE versus Sep 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z3.
Is the LG G3 Dual-LTE or the Sony Xperia Z3 rated higher?
We rate the LG G3 Dual-LTE 7/10 and the Sony Xperia Z3 7/10.
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