LG G3 (D855 32GB) vs LG Optimus G Pro (E988)

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Side by side comparison between LG G3 vs LG Optimus G Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2014 7:31 AM, updated: 9/13/2021 10:47 AM

Compare LG Optimus G Pro X LG G3 (D855 32GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS+

1440x2392

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

03Points LG Optimus G Pro (E988) Compare LG G3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.2
MP

2.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3140
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G3 (D855 32GB)

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16 Advantages LG G3 (D855 32GB)	vs	3 Advantages LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+32GB (24GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1440x2392 pixels66% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+508 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/3" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.06" inches
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 42 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 13.2MP2% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 2.3MP11% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3000 mAh	vs	+3140 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

25 Common items in both devices

TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

5.5"

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera

f/2.4 (aperture)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Optimus G Pro (E988)
Other model names	LG G3 4G LTE D855 for Europe, LG Optimus G3, LG B2	LG Optimus G Pro 4G LTE E985 for India, LG Gee FHD
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Panama, Sri Lanka	feature not registered
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	6/1/2014	4/1/2013
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 146.3 millimeters (2.94 x 5.76 in)	76.1 x 150.2 millimeters (3 x 5.91 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2392 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	508 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600	LTE 1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4192x3144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	2.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-53YH	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BL-48TH
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3140 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	21 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Violet, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Notification LED • Dolby mobile sound • 1W Speaker with Boost AMP • Knock Code, Quick Memo, QRemote • Plastic body • MiraCast • Wireless Charging	• Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • Dual shot camera • QRemote 2.0 • LED notification • WiFi dual-band • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.64W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.32W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)