LG blazed over MWC 2016 thanks to their very impressive introduction to the LG G5. The LG G5 packs a lot of goodies, but can it stand toe-to-toe against its predecessors? Let’s find out in a quick specs comparison between the LG G4 and LG G3.
What do you think? Is the LG G5 overall better in paper? Or they’re might be a few “misplays” from the leading successor? Let’s take a closer look.
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LG G5 differences, pros and cons on the LG G4
- Smaller screen size
- Smaller pixel density
- Better Snapdragon version
- Larger RAM capacity
- Supports a larger 200GB microSD expandability
- Has dual rear camera setup
- Updated version of Bluetooth
- New Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Lower battery capacity
- Supports USB Type-C
- Has the opportunity, since its new in the market
LG G5 differences, pros and cons on the LG G3
- Smaller display
- Carries a better Snapdragon chip
- Higher RAM capacity
- Bigger microSD card capacity
- Higher megapixel count for rear shooters
- Carries dual camera setup
- Higher megapixel count for rear shooters
- Currently has better Android OS version
- Has smaller battery capacity
- Supports USB Type-C
- Newer in the market
LG G5 VS G4 VS G3 side-by-side specs comparison
LG G5 specs, PH price, features |
LG G4 specs, PH price, features |
LG G3 specs, PH price, features |
| Display: 5.3-inch 1440p QHD IPS display, 525ppi |
5.5-inch QHD IPS Quantum LCD display, 534ppi |
5.5-inch QHD display, 538ppi |
| Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chip |
Snapdragon 801 chip |
| RAM: 4GB of RAM, 32GB of ROM, microSD card up to 200GB |
3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, microSD up to 128GB |
2/3GB of RAM, 16/32GB of internal storage, microSD card up to 128GB |
| Â Camera: 16MP (f/1.8) + 8MP Â rear shooters, laser autofocus, OIS + 8MP selfie shooter |
16MP rear shooter f/1.8 laser autofocus, color spectrum sensor, auto HDR + 8MP selfie camera |
13MP f/2.4 rear shooter, laser autofocus, OIS, dual-LED + 2.1MP f/2.0 selfie shooter |
| Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi ac, BT 4.2, GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Dual SIM, 4G LTE cat 6, WiFi ac, Bt 4.1, FM Radio, GPS, Wireless charging, Infrared for remote |
4G LTE, WiFi ac, BT 4.0, GPS, GLONASS, NFC |
| OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow, LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI |
Android 5.1 Lollipop, upgradeable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradeable to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, upgradeable to Marshmallow 6.0 |
| Battery: 2800mAh battery |
3000mAh battery |
3000mAh battery |
| Ports: microUSB v3.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector |
microUSB v2.0 (SlimPort 4K), USB Host |
microUSB v2.0 (SlimPort), USB Host |
| Release date: April on major key regions |
April 2015 |
June 2014 |
| Official price: estimated at Php30-35K |
Php20-25K through online stores nationwide |
Php13-19K through online stores |
