Samsung Galaxy S5 vs LG G3 Review: Comparison of Specs, Features, Price
It's the battle for smartphone supremacy as the Samsung Galaxy S5 goes head to head with the LG G3. Both phones come with an amazing display and impressive cameras, but which one of these phones will reign supreme?
Design:
The G3 incorporates LG's Floating Arc design, so one can see that the back of the phone is curved, which makes it fit comfortably in one's hand. It measures 5.8 x 2.9 x 0.35 inches and weighs 5.3 ounces. It has a large display measuring 5.5 inches with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and has one of the sharpest displays you can find on any handset.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S5 is still heavy on the plastic like its predecessor, but it now has a faux leather back. It measures 5.6 x 2.9 x 0.31 inches and weighs 5.1 ounces, and though it's a smidge smaller and lighter than the G3, you'll find that it can be hard to manipulate the device with one hand. The 5.1 inch display has a resolution of 1920 x 1080.
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Features:
The Galaxy S5 has an IP rating of 67, and the device can withstand a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes. It is powered by a Snapdragon 801 processor and runs on Android 4.4. The 16MP camera takes sharp pictures and it also comes with modes so you can edit after you shoot. It also comes with a 2.1MP front-facing camera.
The LG G3 is powered by a 2.5 GHz quad core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage. It's 13MP camera has a Laser Auto Focus feature, enabling it to focus more quickly on a subject than the S5. The 2.1MP front facing camera also takes detailed and vivid selfies.
Price:
The LG G3 costs $773 with no contract, while the Samsung Galaxy S5 costs $650 off contract.
