LG Watch Urbane (W150) vs Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)

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

8/5/2018 9:20 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:16 PM

Compare Apple Watch 3 Aluminum X LG Watch Urbane (W150) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
POLED

320x320

N/A

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

410
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (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 Aluminum (38mm)

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!

6 Advantages LG Watch Urbane (W150)	vs	12 Advantages Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)5% Thinner	vs	11.4 millimeters (0.45 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
+410 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	279 mAh
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+768MB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (3GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)67% More internal storage for applications and files
66 grams (2.31 ounces)	vs	+27 grams (.95 ounces)144% Lighter
1.3"	vs	+1.5"15% Larger screen
1350000 apps (Google Play Store)	vs	+1400000 apps (App Store)4% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant 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

13 Common items in both devices

P-OLED / AMOLED

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

Heart rate

+6 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 (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Watch Urbane (W150)	Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Other model names	Verizon LG Watch Urbane, LG-W150, LGW150	Apple Watch Series 3 A1858 GPS 8GB, Apple Watch S3, iWatch
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Apple
Release date	10/1/2015	9/22/2017
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	45.5 x 52.2 millimeters (1.79 x 2.06 in)	33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)
Weight	66 grams (2.31 ounces)	27 grams (.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic composite back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof
📲 Display
	LG Watch Urbane (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Display type	P-OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	1.3" inches	1.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~23% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.1% (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	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Watch Urbane (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
System version	Android Wear 1.1 (5.1.1 Lollipop)	WatchOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android Wear 2.0 (7.1.1 Nougat)	WatchOS 5.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Watch Urbane (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (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 (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage	4GB (3GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Watch Urbane (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	feature not registered
Network technology	feature not registered	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	Not supported
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 (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (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 (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (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 (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (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 (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
USB	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	Not supported	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + 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	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Watch Urbane (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Heart rate	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Watch Urbane (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	410 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 (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Not supported	Not supported
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Gold • Stainless Steel • Standard 22mm straps • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray • Sport Band or Nike Sport Band • 1000 nits screen • 3D Touch display • Siri
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Watch Urbane (W150)	Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.17W/kg (head), 0.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.02W/kg (head), 0.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered