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LG G3

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.2 out of 5
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Pros

  • It s pretty full featured and quite handy
  • the screen is equally impressive
  • the buttons themselves have been improved for the G3

Cons

  • have to pop out the battery to insert or remove a SIM card
  • odd bit of stutter and lag
  • the speaker has been moved to the back

Key specs

  • 13 Mpx
  • 5.5 in
  • 2560, 1440 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 538 ppi
  • 3000 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 2.1 Mpx

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LG G3 - Variants

Filter variants:
  • RAM memory
    • 3 GB
    • 2 GB
  • Internal storage
    • 32 GB
    • 16 GB
1 - 3 z 3 products

G3 D858 32GB 3GB
RAM memory:
  • 3 GB
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB
G3 D855 16GB 2GB
RAM memory:
  • 2 GB
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB
G3 D855 32GB 3GB
RAM memory:
  • 3 GB
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB

LG G3 - Pros & Cons

LG G3

Pros

  • It s pretty full featured and quite handy
  • the screen is equally impressive
  • the buttons themselves have been improved for the G3
  • very clean and flat
  • carrier preloaded a healthy dosage of apps and services
  • fast and reliable
  • design shines and it has what I feel is a clearly better UI
  • retained was Clip Tray
  • delivers reliable focus and a ton of detail
  • clarity and volume are excellent for undemanding
  • the G3 renders everything beautifully

Cons

  • have to pop out the battery to insert or remove a SIM card
  • odd bit of stutter and lag
  • the speaker has been moved to the back
  • faux-metal rear may not feel as impressive
  • it was also inconsistent as well
  • Your browser does not support the audio element
  • neither has its presence on the phone frustrated or annoyed
  • LG s even added a kill switch to disable the phone permanently
  • all gradually falling in line and dancing to Google s tune
  • this phone actually does a lot to shrink the size of technology
  • the G3 is big and pretty awkward

LG G3 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3000 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
538 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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LG G3 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.4
CPU clock speed2.5 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC v3
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 330
RAM memory
  • 2 GB
  • 3 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/3"
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.4 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage128GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height5.76 in
Width2.94 in
Depth0.35 in
Weight5.26 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation system
  • GLONASS
  • S-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
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Display
Screen size5.5 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution2560 x 1440 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density538.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 3.0
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.1 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • White
  • Black
  • Titanium
  • Purple
  • Grey
  • Pink
  • Blue
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Plastic
  • Steel
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connection
  • USB
  • Wireless
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputSlimPort
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity3000.0 mAh
Standby time565.0 h
Talk time19.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging yes
Wireless charging standardQI

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LG G3 LG - Editorial Reviews (24)

4.2
Based on 24 reviews
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LG G3 LG G3 - Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 15.09.2014
LG G3 - Review - Ausdroid

As we approach the end of the US summer, the big guns of the Android ecosystem — HTC, Samsung and to a lesser extent Sony — have played their hands. These manufacturers traditionally square off in the early months of the year launch their annual flagships, and for the most part, that’s it. We generally […]

LG G3 LG G3: Australian Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 28.07.2014
LG G3: Australian Review

How have they done this? How? How has LG taken last year’s monumental disappointment and turned it into one of...

LG G3 LG G3 Smartphone with SlimPort Review
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TweakTown
Published: 15.06.2014
LG G3 Smartphone with SlimPort Review
4.8

LG's new flagship smartphone is here, with the G3 featuring a gorgeous 5.5-inch 2560x1440 display and much, much more. Read on for Anthony's full thoughts.

LG G3 LG G3 Smartphone Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 29.08.2014
LG G3 Smartphone Review

LG's fantastic flagship phone is laser-focused on catching the competition.

LG G3 LG G3 review: the best phablet to date
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the Guardian
Published: 27.08.2014
LG G3 review: the best phablet to date

Balancing size with power, with laser autofocus for quick snaps, LG’s G3 makes large-screened phones usable. By Samuel Gibbs

LG G3 LG G3 Review: Ultra-thin Bezels And A Quad HD Display Brings A New King
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TechCrunch
Published: 31.07.2014
LG G3 Review: Ultra-thin Bezels And A Quad HD Display Brings A New King

The last LG phone I owned was the LG Shine in 2008 and I never thought I would want an LG phone after that. Since then I've owned mostly Samsung devices, but after using LG's new flagship phone for about a week, I'm ready to switch back.

LG G3 LG G3 review
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TechRadar
Published: 26.05.2015
LG G3 review
4.5

A great handset that's only slightly let down by lacklustre design

LG G3 LG G3 Smartphone Review: A Plethora Of Pixels And A Laser!
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 16.01.2015
LG G3 Smartphone Review: A Plethora Of Pixels And A Laser!

The LG G3 combines cutting-edge hardware, including a 5.5-inch WQHD screen and laser autofocus system, with a lightweight body and slim bezels to create a phone that was ahead of its time. Is it still worth your consideration? Read on for our impressions.

LG G3 The LG G3 Review
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anandtech.com
Published: 04.07.2014
The LG G3 Review
LG G3 LG G3 review: Great battery life and wonderful features without all the bloat
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Greenbot
Published: 12.06.2014
LG G3 review: Great battery life and wonderful features without all the bloat

It's a fantastic smartphone chock full of features that should be standard for any flagship. Consider this a huge step forward for Android's number three.

LG G3 LG G3 review
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The Verge
Published: 04.06.2014
LG G3 review

A phone worth waiting for

LG G3 LG G3 Smartphone and LG G Watch Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 18.07.2014
LG G3 Smartphone and LG G Watch Review
4.3

In-depth review of the LG G3 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, Qualcomm Adreno 330, 5.5 inches, 0.1 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and evaluations

LG G3 The perfect flagship phone for early adopters
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CNET
Published: 23.07.2014
The perfect flagship phone for early adopters

With its great call quality, robust processing power, and fast 4G LTE data, LG strikes it big with the G3.

LG G3 LG G3 review: The Superphone We've Been Waiting For
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 25.06.2014
LG G3 review: The Superphone We've Been Waiting For
4.5

Samsung and HTC have already release two of this year's best Android devices. Can LG muscle in and take some of the thunder away from these two juggernauts? The short answer is yes.

LG G3 LG G3 review: LG's best phone ever and one of the year's finest
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Android Authority
Published: 18.06.2014
LG G3 review: LG's best phone ever and one of the year's finest

LG is first mainstream manufacturer to offer a Quad HD phone. But is that all the G3 has to offer? We find out in this comprehensive review of the LG G3!

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