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Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) vs LG G5 (Dual H868)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G3 vs LG G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G5 X Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) 04Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (Dual H868)

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!

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) vs G5 (Dual H868)} 29 Advantages LG G5 (Dual H868)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)51%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+554 PPI88%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.3"6%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP87%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+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+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2470 mAhvs+2800 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
ModelMoto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G 2015 XT1540, Motorola OspreyLG G5 Dual Sim H868, LG G5 H868, LG H868
Country or region availableUSA
USA
China
China
BrandMotorolaLG
Release date7/28/20153/31/2016
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI554 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)LTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2470 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
โ€ข Motorola Assist
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI
โ€ข LG 360 VR supported
โ€ข LG CAM Plus supported
โ€ข 3D Arc Glass screen
โ€ข Modular battery
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG G5 (Dual H868)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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