Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) vs LG Escape 3 (K373)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs LG Escape 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/20/2017 9:24 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare LG Escape 3 X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

14Points LG Escape 3 (K373) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Escape 3 (K373)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	vs	14 Advantages LG Escape 3 (K373)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2330 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2125 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)49% Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)77% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+294 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
f/3.1 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
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Model	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Escape 3 (K373)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105	Cricket LG Escape 3, LG K373, LG M1V
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Australia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Singapore	USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	8/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013	5/1/2016
Depth	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)	71.37 x 144.53 millimeters (2.81 x 5.69 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
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	100/50 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (3, 6, 7, 8)	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12,29)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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	Not supported
Camera extras	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	2125 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	13 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	16 hours
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: White, Black • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language	• Colors: Blue, Gold • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • Flash Selfie • Knock Code
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	LG Escape 3 (K373)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.33W/kg (head), 0.675W/kg (body)	0.66W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.255W/kg (head), 0.166W/kg (body)	feature not registered