LG G3 (D855 16GB) vs LG V20 (US996)

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Side by side comparison between LG G3 vs LG V20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/22/2016 8:16 PM, updated: 9/13/2021 10:47 AM

Compare LG V20 X LG G3 (D855 16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS+

1440x2392

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

20Points LG V20 (US996) Compare LG G3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG V20 (US996)

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!

3 Advantages LG G3 (D855 16GB)	vs	20 Advantages LG V20 (US996)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner
1440x2392 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
508 PPI	vs	+515 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.7"4% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP84% Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inches	vs	+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) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3200 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
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Model	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	V20 (US996)
Other model names	LG G3 4G LTE D855 for Europe, LG Optimus G3, LG B2	U.S. Cellular LG V20, LG US996, LGUS996
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Panama, Sri Lanka	USA
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	6/1/2014	10/1/2016
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 146.3 millimeters (2.94 x 5.76 in)	78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2392 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	508 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
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 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-53YH	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	22 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	104 hours (4.3 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
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
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: Titan, Silver • LG UX 5.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • MIL-STD-810G certified • Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G3 (D855 16GB)	LG V20 (US996)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.03W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered