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LG has finally announced its newest flagship smartphone, the LG G3 .
What do we know so far? For starters, it’s big: the 5.5-inch display is larger and has more pixels than both the LG G2 and the Galaxy S5 . The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset also makes it marginally faster than its predecessor, and neat features like an adjustable Smart Keyboard and the wireless charging Quick Circle case help its cause. LG also claims the G3 camera’s laser-guided autofocus, a 2,560×1,440 pixel resolution display (with a whopping 538 pixels per inch), and adaptive battery consumption will help it stand out in a crowded field.
More LG G3 coverage
- LG G3 First Take
- LG G3 shows off high-res screen, metallic back (pictures)
- LG G3 coming to UK networks in July
- The LG G3 in America: where to buy LG’s new superphone in the US
- How LG’s laser focus created the G3 super smartphone (Q&A)
Thinking of upgrading, or just curious about what’s under the hood? Check out the chart below for a complete rundown of what’s new, and be sure to check out our comprehensive showdown between the rest of the titans of the smartphone world.
LG G2 vs. LG G3
| LG G2 | LG G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (inches) | 5.5 x 2.8 x 0.35 | 5.7 x 2.9 x 0.35 |
| Weight | 4.94 ounces | 5.25 ounces |
| OS | Upgradeable to Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| CPU | 2.26GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 | 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 |
| Display | 5.2-inch, 1,920×1,080 pixels, 424ppi | 5.5-inch, 2,560×1,440 pixels, 538ppi |
| Storage | 16GB, 32GB | 16GB, 32GB |
| RAM | 2GB | Up to 3GB |
| Expansion slot | None | Up to 128GB microSD |
| 4G LTE | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 3,000mAh, embedded | 3,000mAh, removable |
| Camera | 13 megapixels, 2.1 front-facing | 13 megapixels, 2.1 front-facing |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| US Carriers | AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint | AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint |
