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LG G3 (D850 16GB) vs LG G4 (VS986)

Side by side comparison between LG G3 vs LG G4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G4 X LG G3 (D850 16GB) 04Points
5.5"
IPS+

1440x2392

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points LG G4 (VS986) Compare LG G3 X
5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G4 (VS986)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

G3 (D850 16GB)} 4 Advantages LG G3 (D850 16GB) vs G4 (VS986)} 13 Advantages LG G4 (VS986)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core (20nm)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (25GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
1440x2392 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
508 PPIvs+534 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 16MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inchesvs+1/2.6" inches15%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
5.5"
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
ModelLG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
Other model namesAT&T LG G3 4G LTE D850, LG Optimus G3, LG B2LG G4 VS986 (Verizon), LG-VS986, AS986, LG P1
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandLGLG
Release date6/1/20144/29/2015, Announced: 4/28/2015
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)74.6 x 146.3 millimeters (2.94 x 5.76 in)76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2392 pixels1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)508 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 4.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 418 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 1584 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100LTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 7, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length29mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-53YH
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy20 hours20 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)434 hours (18.1 days)

➕ Other features

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red
• Knock Code
• Quick Remote

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G3 (D850 16GB)LG G4 (VS986)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.62W/kg (head)
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