LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G3 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG G3 | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Price | $45 | $39 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 200 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 149 g | 158 g |
| Released | May 2014 | Jun 2014 |
Summary: LG G3 is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size. Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport is ahead on main camera.
★ Which should you buy? LG G3 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport is the cheaper option.
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Display
| LG G3 | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Type | True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 534 ppi (Quad HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Pixel density | — | ~432 ppi |
Platform
| LG G3 | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB/AC) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | — | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| LG G3 | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 128 GB (some variants up to 200GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
Main Camera
| LG G3 | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP | — |
| Features | Laser autofocus, OIS+ (Optical Image Stabilization), dual-tone LED flash | Autofocus, LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 2160p@30fps (4K) | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Resolution | — | 16 MP |
Selfie Camera
| LG G3 | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP | — |
| Resolution | — | 2 MP |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| LG G3 | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Charging | Standard charging (1.8A charger) | — |
Body
| LG G3 | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm | 144.0 x 74.0 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 149 g | 158 g |
| Build | Plastic body with metallic-looking finish | Plastic body with textured back |
| SIM | — | Micro-SIM |
| Durability | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Other | — | Physical navigation buttons |
Comms
| LG G3 | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | — | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host |
Launch
| LG G3 | Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport |
|---|
| Announced | May 2014 | June 2014 |
| Status | Available. Released 2014, June (globally); first released in South Korea on May 28, 2014 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG G3 or Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport?
LG G3 — 3,000 mAh for the LG G3 versus 2,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport.
Which is lighter, LG G3 or Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport?
LG G3 — 149 g for the LG G3 versus 158 g for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport.
Which is newer, LG G3 or Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport?
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport — May 2014 for the LG G3 versus Jun 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport.
Is the LG G3 or the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport rated higher?
We rate the LG G3 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport 4/10.
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