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LG G Pro 2 vs Note 3 vs HTC One max specs comparison

By Daniel Petrov

Published: Feb 13, 2014, 8:38 AM

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LG G Pro 2 vs Note 3 vs HTC One max specs comparison

LG just lifted the veil over its largest phablet to date, the G Pro 2, and the handset is everything that it was rumored to be - large and resolute display, keys on the back, fast Snapdragon 800, generous 3 GB of RAM and a 13 MP shooter with a newer OIS breed.

How does it compare to the other high-end phablets out there? Let's see, on one hand it is taller and somewhat wider than the Note 3, but sports the same slim chassis, and has a 0.2" larger screen to boot, so LG definitely did well here. That's especially visible in comparison with the other brand name 6-incher - HTC One max - which is way taller, wider, thicker and heavier than the G Pro 2 even. Granted, HTC had to accommodate its excellent BoomSound dual speaker system at the front, and a fingerprint sensor on the back, but still. LG and HTC flaunt LCD displays, while the Note 3 keeps it AMOLED, but these three companies have proved they can put excellent panels on their flagships, so you are unlikely to regret your purchase when it comes to screen quality.

In terms of processing power, the G Pro 2 is an exact match to the Note 3, with the fastest current Snapdragon 800 processor, and the record 3 GB of RAM, while the One max makes do with a lower-class Snapdragon 600, and 2 gigs of RAM. The faster phablets also offer the generous 32 GB of internal storage from the get-go, against HTC's 16 GB, but they all have microSD slots for storage expansion - one has to carry all those movies somewhere.

LG G Pro 2 shines in the camera department as well, as it is the only one offering a 13 MP shooter with improved optical image stabilization tech inside, putting an end to blurry shots and shaky footage. The Note 3 also carries an excellent 13 MP unit, but without OIS, while the One max tags along with HTC's UltraPixel shooter that is somewhat light in the detail department, due to its comparatively low resolution.

HTC's phablet excels a tad in the battery capacity department, offering 3300 mAh unit, against the 3200 mAh juicer in the other two, but in reality the difference is likely to come from overall consumption rates, rather than battery capacity. Overall, LG did great with the G Pro 2, offering top-shelf specs in what can be considered a compact body, as much as it is possible with a 6-incher, so it will definitely be on the radar of those looking for a good big-screen handset, unless you are bent on the input options that come with Samsung's Note 3 stylus.

Design

Dimensions

5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches
151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm

6.48 x 3.25 x 0.41 inches
164.5 x 82.5 x 10.29 mm

6.22 x 3.22 x 0.33 inches
157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3 mm

Weight

5.93 oz (168.0 g)

7.65 oz (217.0 g)

6.07 oz (172.0 g)

Materials

Back: Aluminum

Biometrics

Fingerprint (swipe)

Features

Stylus, Interchangeable covers

Touch sensitive control keys

Display

Size

5.7-inch

5.9-inch

Technology

Super AMOLED

S-LCD 3

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body

74.78 %

70.63 %

74.27 %

Features

Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974

Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T

Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974

Processor

Quad-core
2300 MHz
Krait 400

Quad-core
1700 MHz
Krait 300

Quad-core
2260 MHz
Krait 400

GPU

Adreno 330

Adreno 320

Adreno 330

RAM

3GB (LPDDR3)

2GB (LPDDR2)

3GB

Internal storage

64GB

32GB

Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4, 4.3)

Android (4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3), HTC Sense UI

Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4), LG Optimus UI

Battery

Capacity

3200 mAh

3300 mAh

3200 mAh

Talk time

25.00 hours

28.00 hours

Stand-by time

22.0 days (528 hours)

16.4 days (393 hours)

Talk time (3G)

21.00 hours

25.00 hours

Stand-by time (3G)

17.5 days (420 hours)

24.4 days (585 hours)

Stand-by time (4G)

15.8 days (380 hours)

Music playback

84.00 hours

Video playback

13.00 hours

Camera

Rear

Single camera

Main camera

13 MP (Features: Autofocus, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)

4 MP (Features: Autofocus, BSI sensor)

13 MP (Features: OIS, Autofocus)

Aperture size: F2.2
Focal length: 31 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.06"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Aperture size: F2.0
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 2 μm

Aperture size: F2.4
Focal length: 29.22 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.06"

Video recording

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (60 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)

Recording format

MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV

Continuous autofocus, Video light, EIS, Video calling

HDR, Continuous autofocus

HDR

Front

2 MP

2.1 MP

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.