LG G3 S (D724) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)

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Side by side comparison between LG G3 S vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/16/2019 3:12 PM, updated: 3/22/2020 7:25 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) X LG G3 S (D724) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) Compare LG G3 S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

720x1280

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)

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!

6 Advantages LG G3 S (D724)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)18% Thinner
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2460 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh6% 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

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
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Model	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Other model names	LG G3 D724, LG-D724, LG G3S, LG B2 mini	US Cellular Galaxy J3 SM-J327RZKZUSC, Galaxy J3 SM-J327R4
Country or region available	Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	9/15/2014	1/6/2017
Depth	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.6 x 137.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.42 in)	70.1 x 140.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.55 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
RAM memory	1GB	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2,4,5,12,25)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2460 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	408 hours (17 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Metallic Black, Silk White • HD Voice • Knock Code, QSlide 2.0, QuickMemo+ • Rear-Key • MiraCast • Java framework	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G3 S (D724)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.59W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.34W/kg (head), 0.34W/kg (body)	feature not registered