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LG Watch Urbane (3G) vs Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)

Side by side comparison between LG Watch Urbane vs Apple Watch 3 smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch 3 X LG Watch Urbane (3G) 07Points
LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.3"
POLED

320x320

N/A
1GB
RAM

Quad-core

400
mAh

(Non removable)

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11Points Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm) Compare LG Watch Urbane X
Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

352
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)

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Watch Urbane (3G)} 7 Advantages LG Watch Urbane (3G) vs Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)} 11 Advantages Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs768MB LPDDR4
+45 grams (1.58 ounces)2%
Lighter		vs46 grams (1.61 ounces)
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)5%
Thinner		vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+348 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs303 PPI
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+400 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs352 mAh
4GB (3GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
320x320 pixelsvs+390x312 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
1.3"vs+1.65"27%
Larger screen
100 apps (LG Content Store)vs+1400000 apps (App Store)13999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Sapphire GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Waterproof (IP?)vs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
15 Common items in both devices
P-OLED / AMOLED
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Barometer
Gyroscope
+8 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 Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
ModelWatch Urbane (3G)Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Other model namesLG Watch Urbane W120L, LG W120LApple Watch Edition Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Ceramic
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGApple
Release date4/1/20159/22/2017
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)46 x 52 millimeters (1.81 x 2.05 in)36.5 x 42.6 millimeters (1.44 x 1.68 in)
Weight45 grams (1.58 ounces)46 grams (1.61 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredCeramic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Display typeP-OLEDAMOLED
Screen size1.3" inches1.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~22.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x320 pixels390x312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)348 PPI303 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
System versionLG webOS 1.0WatchOS 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzPowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/2100
USA version:
850/1700/1900/2100		A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1892 model (China):
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1892 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Back camera (main camera)Not supportedNot supported
Main camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (primary)Not supportedNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomNot supportedNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
USBNot supportedNot supported
Audio outputNot supportedNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity400 mAh352 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedNot supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Gold
• Push-to-Talk
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min		• Colors: White, Gray
• Sport bands
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.35W/kg (head), 0.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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