LG Optimus F3Q vs Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus F3Q and the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus F3Q | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Price | $25 | $3,499 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,460 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 181 g | 147 g |
| Released | Feb 2014 | Sep 2012 |
Summary: LG Optimus F3Q is ahead on battery. Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, LG Optimus F3Q is the cheaper option.
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Display
| LG Optimus F3Q | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Type | IPS TFT | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Pixel density | ~233 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass (unconfirmed, but common for Galaxy S series) |
Platform
| LG Optimus F3Q | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8930) | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8960A) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 225 |
Memory
| LG Optimus F3Q | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Internal | 4GB | — |
| RAM | 1GB | 1 GB |
| Card slot | microSDHC (up to 32GB) | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (up to 64 GB after Jelly Bean update) |
| Internal Storage | — | 8 GB (approx. 5 GB user available) |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus F3Q | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, autofocus |
| Features | LED flash (likely, though not explicitly stated in all sources) | LED flash |
| Video | Yes | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus F3Q | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Single | VGA (0.3 MP) | 1.3 MP |
| Video | — | Yes |
Battery
| LG Optimus F3Q | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2460 mAh, removable | Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 250 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 10 h (3G) |
Body
| LG Optimus F3Q | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 122.43 x 64.77 x 13.97 mm (4.82 x 2.55 x 0.55 inches) | 126 x 65 x 13.5 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.53 in) |
| Weight | 181 g (6.38 oz) | 147 g (5.19 oz) |
| Keyboard | Sliding QWERTY physical keyboard | Slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboard |
Comms
| LG Optimus F3Q | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM Radio (likely, common for the era) | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 (MHL enabled) |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS |
Launch
| LG Optimus F3Q | Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G |
|---|
| Announced | January 2014 | August 2012 |
| Status | Released February 2014 | Released September 2012 |
| OS | — | Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus F3Q or Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G?
LG Optimus F3Q — 2,460 mAh for the LG Optimus F3Q versus 1,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G.
Which is lighter, LG Optimus F3Q or Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G?
Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G — 181 g for the LG Optimus F3Q versus 147 g for the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G.
Which is newer, LG Optimus F3Q or Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G?
LG Optimus F3Q — Feb 2014 for the LG Optimus F3Q versus Sep 2012 for the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G.
Is the LG Optimus F3Q or the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus F3Q 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G 6/10.
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