Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE A vs LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 specs comparison
A little over three months after it showed the world the Galaxy S5, Samsung is about to do it again. Boasting a 5.1-inch QHD display with a record-breaking pixel density (576ppi), a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 CPU, and 3GB of RAM, the Galaxy S5 LTE-A is the Galaxy S5 reborn. The new GS5 isn't bigger (its dimensions are same) or stronger (it's still made of plastic), but a whole lot faster for sure. It's a super-phone made for a country so obsessed with technology, it considers StarCraft a national sport.
Yet, we've got a hunch that it won't be long before Samsung unleashes its supercharged GS5 on the rest of the world. After all, the threat from its South Korean rival, in the form of the fantastic LG G3, is very real. It's bigger than ever, in fact, as the phone has been outselling the GS5 since its launch, which is quite the precedent. What's even more dramatic is that this is merely the start of the battle. According to Korean media, LG is about to deliver a Snapdragon 805-powered LG G3 as soon as possible, while Samsung is working on a powerful and attractive Samsung Galaxy F. It's a war zone in there, so enjoy your Galaxy S5 or LG G3 while it's still on the bleeding edge.
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| Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A | LG G3 | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm |
5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm |
5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.11 oz (145.0 g) | 5.26 oz (149.0 g) | 5.11 oz (145.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Plastic | Back: Plastic | Back: Plastic |
| Resistance | ||
| Water, Dust; IP67 | Water, Dust; IP67 | |
| Biometrics | ||
| Fingerprint (swipe) | Fingerprint (swipe) | |
| Features | ||
| Touch sensitive control keys | Touch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers, Notification light | |
| Keys | ||
| Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Back: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Black, Gold, Blue, Red, White | Black, Gold, Purple, Pink, White | Black, Gold, Blue, White |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.1-inch | 5.5-inch | 5.1-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 2560x1440px, 576 PPI | 2560x1440px, 538 PPI | 1920x1080px, 432 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 69.76 % | 75.22 % | 69.76 % |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Features | ||
| Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28 nm) |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 2500 MHz Krait 450 |
Quad-core 2500 MHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2500 MHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 420 | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
| RAM | ||
| 3GB (LPDDR3) | 3GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR3) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 32GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 128 GB | microSDXC up to 128 GB | microSDXC up to 128 GB |
| OS | ||
| Android (4.4.2), Samsung TouchWiz UI | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.2) | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2), Samsung TouchWiz UI |
Battery
| Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2800 mAh | 3000 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Type | ||
| Li - Ion | Li - Ion | |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 16 MP (BSI sensor, PDAF) Aperture size: F2.2 Sensor size: 1/2.6" | 13 MP (OIS, Laser autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3.06" Pixel size: 1.12 μm | 16 MP (BSI sensor, PDAF) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 31 mm Sensor size: 1/2.6" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
| Flash | ||
| LED | Dual LED | LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps) HDR, EIS | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) OIS |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps) HDR, Continuous autofocus, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing |
| Front | ||
| 2.1 MP | 2.1 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 2.1 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| WLAN | ||
| 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 3.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 3.0 |
| HDMI | ||
| Yes | ||
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter |
| Other | ||
| NFC, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| DLNA,Wireless screen share,SlimPort | MHL | |
| Radio | ||
| FM | ||
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation, Video recording | |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 17(700 b) | Bands 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800 DD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) |
| 3G | ||
| Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, UMTS | LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| SIM type | ||
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM | |
| VoLTE | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
| Other features | ||
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: Aug 08, 2014 FCC ID value: A3LSMG901F | Date approved: May 30, 2014 FCC ID value: ZNFD855 | |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 0.58 W/kg Body: 0.77 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.29 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.10 W/kg |
Head: 0.21 W/kg Body: 0.68 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 0.99 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.76 W/kg |
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Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2014 | Feb 24, 2014 | |
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