LG G3 vs Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G3 and the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 200 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 | May 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: LG G3 is ahead on storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z3 Dual is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? LG G3 and Sony Xperia Z3 Dual are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Type | True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 534 ppi (Quad HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
Platform
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| 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 | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | — | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 128 GB (some variants up to 200GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF |
| Features | Laser autofocus, OIS+ (Optical Image Stabilization), dual-tone LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 2160p@30fps (4K) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP | 2.2 MP, f/2.8 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh | — |
| Charging | Standard charging (1.8A charger) | Fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0) |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 890 h (2G) / Up to 920 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G) |
Body
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm | 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 149 g | 152 g |
| Build | Plastic body with metallic-looking finish | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame |
| SIM | — | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Durability | — | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio with RDS |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| USB | — | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG |
Launch
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Announced | May 2014 | September 2014 |
| Status | Available. Released 2014, June (globally); first released in South Korea on May 28, 2014 | Released. December 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG G3 or Sony Xperia Z3 Dual?
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual — 3,000 mAh for the LG G3 versus 3,100 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual.
Which is lighter, LG G3 or Sony Xperia Z3 Dual?
LG G3 — 149 g for the LG G3 versus 152 g for the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual.
Which is newer, LG G3 or Sony Xperia Z3 Dual?
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual — May 2014 for the LG G3 versus Sep 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual.
Is the LG G3 or the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual rated higher?
We rate the LG G3 6/10 and the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual 7/10.
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