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Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) vs LG G3 (D855 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 vs LG G3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G3 X Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) 27Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS+

1440x2392

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)

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!

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) vs G3 (D855 16GB)} 5 Advantages LG G3 (D855 16GB)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super IPS+
+1440x2960 pixels24%
Higher resolution screen
vs1440x2392 pixels
+568 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs508 PPI
+5.8"5%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2.55" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)60%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+149 grams (5.22 ounces)9%
Lighter
(back) 12.2MPvs+(back) 13MP6%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
4K UHD (3840x2160)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
ModelGalaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S9 G960F (Exynos) Single-simLG G3 4G LTE D855 for Europe, LG Optimus G3, LG B2
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaAustraliaBrazilPhilippinesHong KongIndiaPanamaSri Lanka
(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Panama, Sri Lanka
BrandSamsungLG
Release date3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/20186/1/2014
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in)74.6 x 146.3 millimeters (2.94 x 5.76 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super IPS+
Screen size5.8" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~79% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1440x2392 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI508 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 5.0 Lollipop
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 242789 (v8)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)29mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-53YH
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Gear VR
• Samsung Pay
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG G3 (D855 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.362W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
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