LG G3 vs. HTC One M8 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5
Today, LG debuted it’s newest newest global flagship phone, the G3. The Android smartphone is a followup to the LG G2 from 2013, which had an unique design which moved the power/lock button and volume controls from the sides of the phone to the back of the device, below the camera lens. The G3 sports that same design, but with a more polished look, complete with a brushed metallic body (available in five colors) and a more mature-looking Android operating system.
The G3 packs the high-end specs we’ve come to expect in premium phones, and it’s perfectly poised to go up against it’s top Android competitors, the HTC One M8 and the Samsung Galaxy S5.
With similar eye-popping screens, powerful processors, and capable camera lenses available on all three devices, deciding on which one is best for you really comes down to the extra features, design, and personal brand preference. The LG G3 is no slouch when it comes to extras, with the Knock Code security feature, a front-facing camera designed specifically for selfies, and a high-capacity battery.
Check out the chart below to see how the phone’s specs stacks up against its competition, and let us know in the comments below which phone comes out on top for you.
LG G3
HTC One M8
Samsung Galaxy S5
Size
5.7 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches; 5 oz.
5.8 x 2.8 x 0.4 inches; 5.6 oz.
5.5 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches; 5 oz.
Screen
5.5 inches; 2,560×1,440 pixels; 538ppi
5 inches; 1,920×1,080; 441ppi
5.1 inches; 1,920×1,080 pixels; 431ppi
Operating system
Android 4.4
Android 4.4
Android 4.4
4G LTE
Yes
Yes
Yes
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
NFC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
4.0 Low energy
4.0 Low energy
4.0 Low energy
RAM
3GB
2GB
2GB
IR Blaster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fingerprint scanner
No
No
Yes
Rear camera and recording
13-megapixel; 4K HD video
4-’Ultrapixel’; 1080p HD video
16-megapixel; 4K HD (1080p HD default)
Front-facing camera
2.1-megapixel; 1080p HD video
5-megapixel; 1080p HD video
2-megapixel; 1080p HD video
Processor
2.5GHz quad-core; Snapdragon 801
2.3GHz quad-core; Snapdragon 801
2.5GHz quad-core; Snapdragon 801
Battery
3,000mAh, removable
2,600mAh; embedded
2,800mAh, removable
Capacity
32GB
16GB, 32GB
16GB, 32GB
Expandable storage
Yes
Yes
Yes
Notable extras
One-watt speaker with amp
BlinkFeed, BoomSound
Fingerprint scanner, heart rate monitor
US Carriers
T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon
Color options
Metallic white, black, gold, red, and violet
Gray, silver, rose gold
Black, white, blue, and copper
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You can now watch YouTube videos in 1440p on the LG G3
LG’s new flagship phone, the G3, stands out for its Quad HD (2,560 x 1,440) display, and the handset is taking advantage of all those pixels to offer a high-res YouTube experience. As was first reported by TalkAndroid, G3 owners can now watch YouTube videos in 1440p, a welcome bump up from the usual max resolution of 1080p. This feature reportedly comes via a recent update, and it’s still in the process of rolling out to all G3 handsets. If you’re currently using LG’s latest flagship, let us know if you’re seeing the 1440p options by commenting below. If you don’t have a G3, don’t despair; we’re bound to see a slew of new phones sporting Quad HD screens in the months to come.
[Photo credit: Phone Arena]
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Software, Mobile, LG
Via: Phone Arena
Source: TalkAndroid
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1440p Option Showing Up for LG G3 Users
Good news for those of you who decided to pick up the LG G3 and all of its quad HD screen glory. Users are reporting that the YouTube app is now giving them the option of selecting 1440p as a quality option. I was able to verify this on my own LG G3 today also. No word… Read more »
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LG’s G3 A is a stripped-down model of its flagship smartphone
LG has to be pleased by the overall reception to the G3, from press and consumers alike. That said, perhaps in an effort to keep the momentum going, the electronics company just launched the G3 A, a smaller and slightly lower-specced version of its popular flagship handset, the G3. This isn’t to say LG’s new, 5.2-inch G3 A, which will be available in South Korea through SK telecom, is by any means a dud, as it does sport some pretty good features of its own. The smartphone comes with a 1080p screen, a Snapdragon 800 processor (2.6GHz) alongside 2GB RAM, 32GB of built-in storage, Android KitKat and, best of all, the same 13-megapixel camera found on the G3. Of course, introducing a different model to the G3 family is nothing novel to LG — the company announced the G3 Beat recently and, apparently, there’s also a G3 Stylus on the way.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, LG
Via: Phone Arena
Source: LG
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LG annual sales to hit 60 million smartphones worldwide
When it comes to Android, people often end up thinking about smartphones from Samsung, but there’s another big Asian manufacturer that we are missing. 2014 was probably the best year for LG so far, as it is reported by Kiwoom Securities and Korea Investment that LG is expected to sell roughly 60 million smartphones in sales this… Read more »
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LG G3 Stylus ‘officially’ leaked in LG G3 Beat video
In a newly released advertisement for the G3 Beat LG shows a trio of smart phones which make up the G3 family at the end of the video. The surprising news is the appearance of a G3 Stylus which has yet to be announced by LG. The 5.5 inch G3 has already been available to users for… Read more »
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AT&T will sell the G Pad 7.0 for 99 cents — if you buy an LG phone to go with it
We can’t say for sure how great a tablet the new LG G Pad 7.0 is — we haven’t had the chance to try it out yet. But if you were already planning on buying the G3 smartphone on AT&T, you may as well pick up the G Pad too: Starting on Friday, Ma Bell will throw in the tablet for just 99 cents extra. Now, before you get too excited, there is of course a catch. To qualify for that insane 99-cent price, you’ll have to purchase either the G3, G Flex or last-generation G2, and you’ll need to either sign a new two-year service agreement or renew your contract through AT&T’s “Next” early upgrade plan. Again, you’d have to really want one of these phones — and you’d also have to really like AT&T.
If perchance you don’t want one of those handsets, you can also get the tablet for $150 with a two-year contract, or for $12.50 a month for 20 months, with no money down up front. You could even buy it contract-free for $250, but at that point, we’d encourage you to take a closer look at the specs. For $250, you get an Android KitKat tablet with a 1,280 x 800 screen, 5-megapixel camera and quad-core processor. That’s not bad, per se, but for the same price or less you can find similar alternatives, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0; that’s going for $170 (down from $200), with mostly the same specs, save for a lower-res camera. That’s not to say you shouldn’t buy the G Pad — just that you should do your homework first.
Filed under: Tablets, Wireless, Mobile, AT&T, LG
Source: AT&T
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LG G3 in Mood Violet and Burgundy Red to be available this August
Almost 2 months ago, LG officially released the LG G3 – their latest flagship smartphone and probably the most successful to date. LG mentioned that the phone will be available in five colors Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, and Burgundy Red. However, the latter two are still not available in the market, but… Read more »
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LG ships record-high 14.5 million smartphones in Q2
Things are looking good for LG this week as the company announces is second quarter results. With a record high 14.5 million smartphones shipped in the three-month window LG is up 20 percent year-over-year. Sales are up 16 percent as compared to the same quarter from last year; this is the highest increase since Q1 2010. Thanks… Read more »
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How to instantly speed up the Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8 & LG G3
Hidden deep in Android, following the KitKat 4.4 release, is a feature that can be enabled to instantly speed up your Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8, LG G3, and pretty much any Android device that supports KitKat.
It’s called ART, and that stands for Android Runtime, which is the successor to the Dalvik system currently used since Android’s inception. ART uses what Google calls an ‘ahead of time’ compiler as opposed to Dalvik’s ‘just in time’. Dalvik worked by converting each app on the fly when it was called upon to be launched. ART on the other hand converts it during installation, ultimately resulting in a larger app file size, but meaning the app launches pretty much instantly. The result? The device is quicker and battery life is improved.
So how do you do it?
The new ART runtime system isn’t enabled by default in Android 4.4 KitKat so you’ll need to head into the hidden ‘Developer Options’ menu in the Settings to access it. To enable the hidden ‘Developer Options’ go into Settings > About Phone > Build number and Tap the build number 7 times. Once there, go to ‘Select Runtime’ and change the selection from ‘Dalvik’ to ‘ART’.
You’ll have to reboot after changing the setting and you may have to wait a few minutes whilst ART does its thing in the background converting all your installed apps, but once the progress meter is done you’re good to go.
Whilst ART provides increased speed and improved battery life, you may find that not all Apps are 100% compatible; however since Android L has been released with the developer preview, the chances of finding an incompatible App has greatly reduced.
Drop us a comment and let us know if you’ve noticed a speed improvement on your device.
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