LG G3
The LG G3 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
RAM2GB | 3GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera13 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Razor-sharp 538 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 149g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, May. Released 2014, June
Also Known As
Versions: D855 (Europe); D850 (AT&T); D851 (T-Mobile); D852 (Canada)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
2GB | 3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
538 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
149g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red, Blue Steel
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/21.1 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - D855
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
🔊 Sound
Radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS - D855 model only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the LG G3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the LG G3 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the LG G3 supports wireless charging (Wireless (Qi) (optional)).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the LG G3.
Charging details: Wireless (Qi) (optional).
Yes, the LG G3 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The LG G3 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the LG G3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG G3 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow).
The LG G3 uses microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG.
The LG G3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The LG G3 has 4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX.
