LG Watch Urbane (LTE) vs Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)

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

8/6/2018 11:17 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:16 PM

Compare Apple Watch 3 X LG Watch Urbane (LTE) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
POLED

320x320

N/A

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

700
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm) Compare LG Watch Urbane X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.5"
AMOLED

340x272

N/A

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

279
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)

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7 Advantages LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	vs	10 Advantages Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR4
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)18% Thinner	vs	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+320x320 pixels11% Higher resolution screen	vs	340x272 pixels
+348 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	290 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+700 mAh151% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	279 mAh
4GB (3GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
115 grams (4.03 ounces)	vs	+40 grams (1.4 ounces)188% Lighter
1.3"	vs	+1.5"15% Larger screen
100 apps (LG Content Store)	vs	+1400000 apps (App Store)13999 times More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+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

16 Common items in both devices

P-OLED / AMOLED

16 million

4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Barometer

+9 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

📱 Model features
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Watch Urbane (LTE)	Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Other model names	LG Watch Urbane LTE (4G) W120L, LG W120L	Apple Watch Edition Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Ceramic
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Korea, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Apple
Release date	4/1/2015	9/22/2017
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	46 x 52 millimeters (1.81 x 2.05 in)	34 x 39.2 millimeters (1.34 x 1.54 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	40 grams (1.4 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Ceramic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof
📲 Display
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Display type	P-OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	1.3" inches	1.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~22.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x320 pixels	340x272 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	348 PPI	290 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Sapphire Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
System version	LG webOS 1.0	WatchOS 4.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	WatchOS 5.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	PowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage	4GB (3GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
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 850/900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100	A1889 model (Europe,Australia): UMTS 800/850/900/2100 A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): UMTS 800/850/1700/1900 A1890 model (China): UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 4,5,7,17)	LTE Cat4 A1889 model (Europe,Australia): LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26) A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26) TD-LTE (Bands 41) A1890 model (China): LTE (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	Not supported
Main camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Not supported	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
USB	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	Not supported	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Sensors	Accelerometer Barometer Compass Gyroscope Heart rate	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	700 mAh	279 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Magnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • 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 (LTE)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.29W/kg (head), 0.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered