LG Q8 (H970) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T)
Side by side comparison between LG Q8 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
TFT
TFT
720x1280
5
MP
MP
2mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? LG Q8 (H970)
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19 Common items in both devices |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
Android 7.0 Nougat |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
Model | LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) |
Other model names | LG Q8 2017, LG-H970, LGH970 | T-Mobile Galaxy J3 SM-J327TZKATMB (J3 2017) |
Country or region available | (Europe) | USA |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 7/1/2017 | 1/6/2017 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in) | 70.1 x 140.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.55 in) |
Weight | 146 grams (5.11 ounces) | 147 grams (5.15 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 565 PPI | 294 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 1.5GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 16GB (10GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 150/50 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 850/1700/1900 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 3, 7, 20) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2,4,5,12) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | 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 Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.41/4"10mm | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not 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 Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | VGA (640x480) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/5" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + 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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 4 hours | 9 hours |
Standby | 1000 hours (41.7 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Titan • Metal body • LG UX 5.0 • KnockOn, Knock Code • 32-bit/192kHz audio • VoLTE • Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min | • Colors: Black • USB OTG On-The-Go |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG Q8 (H970) | Galaxy J3 Prime (SM-J327T) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.73W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |