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 | ||
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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 | ||
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5.1-inch, 69.76% screen-to-body | 5.5-inch, 75.22% screen-to-body | 5.1-inch, 69.76% screen-to-body |
Type | ||
Super AMOLED | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Resolution | ||
2560x1440px, 576 PPI | 2560x1440px, 538 PPI | 1920x1080px, 432 PPI |
Colors | ||
16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
Protection | ||
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
Features | ||
Oleophobic coating |
Hardware
System chip | ||
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Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28 nm) | Snapdragon 801 8974-AC | 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 |
Memory | ||
3GB (LPDDR3)/32GB 2GB/16GB | 3GB (LPDDR3)/32GB 2GB/16GB | 2GB (LPDDR3)/32GB 2GB/16GB |
Storage expansion | ||
microSDXC up to 128 GB | microSDXC up to 128 GB | microSDXC up to 128 GB |
OS | ||
Android (4.4.2) | 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) |
Battery
Type | ||
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2800 mAh | 3000 mAh, Li - Ion | 2800 mAh, Li - Ion |
Camera
Rear | ||
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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 | ||
4K UHD (30 fps) HDR, EIS | 4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (30 fps) OIS |
4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (60 fps) HDR, Continuous autofocus, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing |
Front | ||
2.1 MP | 2.1 MP Video capture: 1080p | 2.1 MP Video capture: 1080p |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | ||
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4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
WLAN | ||
a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac | a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac | a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac |
USB | ||
microUSB, USB 3.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 3.0 |
Sensors | ||
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
HDMI | ||
Yes | ||
Location | ||
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
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 | ||
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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 | ||
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1, 3, 5, 7, 17 | 3, 7, 20 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
3G Bands | ||
5, 2, 1 | 5, 8, 2, 1 | 5, 8, 2, 1 |
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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 |
Availability
Officially announced | ||
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May 27, 2014 | Feb 24, 2014 |
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