Product Comparison: LG G3 vs LG Nexus 5


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LG G3 SIM-Free Smartphone
LG G3 SIM-Free Smartphone
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LG Nexus 5 SIM-Free Smartphone
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General Specifications
Brand
LG
LG
Model
G3
Nexus 5
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Finest Visibility - the G3's stunning Quad HD display supports an astounding 538ppi, commonly used to print high-quality gallery artbooks. This delivers vibrant colours and ultra-sharp images (2560 x 1440) on a near zero bezel edge to edge 5.5" screen.
Rounding off Android perfection and providing the experience that was truly intended by Google when they created the operating system, the Nexus 5 is a beautiful device that packs high-powered hardware with flawless software – a never-fail combination.
Size & Weight
Height
5.76 in.
5.43 in.
Width
2.94 in.
2.72 in.
Depth
0.35 in.
0.34 in.
Weight
5.26 oz.
4.59 oz.
Display
Display Type
Quad HD IPS
True HD IPS+
Screen Size
5.5 in.
4.95 in.
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1440
1920 x 1080
Pixel Density
538 ppi
445 ppi
What customers say about "Display"
LG G3 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Good screen size, good performance.
  • Good phone. Good screen.
  • Perfect clear screen. I like it.
  • Good display on this phone.
  • Excellent phone, nice big screen.
LG Nexus 5 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The screen is great. It is an IPS display.
  • The display is fantastic and looks natural even at low brightness.
  • Excellent display screen. I recommend.
  • Has excellent display and nice feel to it.
  • Nice display. Very powerful.
Processor
Processor Name
Snapdragon 801
Snapdragon 800
Number of Cores
4
4
Processor Speed
2.5 GHz
2.3 GHz
What customers say about "Processor"
LG G3 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • It's stunning, fast chip.
  • Fast, clean and most importantly easy to use.
  • Very fast with this processor.
  • It is amazingly fast, responsive and easy to operate.
  • Great phone with fast processor.
LG Nexus 5 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • This phone is fast and I have the 16 GB version.
  • It's just gorgeous, and extremely fast.
  • Very fast. The phone has a Snapdragon 800 CPU.
  • It is fast and the screen is great.
  • I have no complaints at all, it's super fast.
Memory
Internal Memory
16 GB
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
2 GB
Expandable Memory up to
2000 GB
Camera
Rear-Facing Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Front-Facing Camera
2.1 MP
1.3 MP
Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Other Functions
dual-LED dual-tone flash, Panorama, HDR, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
LED flash, Panorama, HDR
What customers say about "Camera"
LG G3 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The camera is not too shabby and takes reasonable photos.
  • Great camera. Very happy about it!
  • It's responses are fantastic the camera is just awesome.
  • The camera is great for photos.
  • Really good screen and a very good camera.
LG Nexus 5 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The camera is good, I'm not a photography expert but the phone does offer optical image stabilisation.
  • It's very easy to use, the camera features are amazing.
  • The camera is the best I've ever had a on a phone and the price makes this a beaut.
  • The camera is very good. I like it and recommend.
  • The camera isn't brilliant if i'm honest.
Compatibility
Bluetooth
4.0
4.0
NFC Technology
Yes
Yes
Charging Interface
micro USB
micro USB
Network
Network Type
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency
700, 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2300, 2600
800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100
Features
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
Voice Control App
Google Assistant
Google Assistant
Mobile Payment Service Supported
Yes
Yes
Maximum Usage Time
19 hours
17 hours
Headphone Jack
Yes
Yes
Water Resistant
No
No
Extras
Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Discover Power and Precision
What customers say about "Features"
LG G3 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Good performance, good features, good everything really!
  • It is an exceptional phone with all the features I need.
  • Very nice phone and has amazing speed and features.
  • Fantastic phone with every feature you could want and so easy to use.
  • Exceptional phone at a great price. Good features.
LG Nexus 5 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The photosphere feature, which is new to me, is fun to play with.
  • Great handset, good value, good features.
  • The phone has top notch features.
  • Very powerful hardware. Newest version of android. Light software package.
  • Great features and speed. I like it.
Power
Battery Capacity
3000 mA/h
2300 mA/h
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Power"
 
LG Nexus 5 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Has decent battery life. Perfect phone.
  • Bettery life and capacity are really good.
  • Perfect battery life for my needs.
  • The only downside of this phone is the battery life, it's not good.
  • My only complaint about this phone is its poor battery life.
Accessories
Included With Unit
Earphones, Charger, micro USB Cable
SIM Eject Pin, Charger, microUSB cable
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download


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