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LG Nexus 4

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251 facts in comparison

LG Nexus 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S3

LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3

Why is LG Nexus 4 better than Samsung Galaxy S3?

  • 1GB more RAM memory
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    2GBvs1GB
  • Has wireless charging
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  • 6.67% higher resolution
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    768 x 1280 pxvs720 x 1280 px
  • 2x faster downloads
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    42 MBits/svs21 MBits/s
  • Is a multi-user system
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  • 4 nm smaller semiconductor size
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    28 nmvs32 nm
  • Has manual exposure
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  • Shoots 360° panorama
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Why is Samsung Galaxy S3 better than LG Nexus 4?

  • 6.67% faster CPU speed
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    4 x 1.6 GHzvs4 x 1.5 GHz
  • 46.15% more megapixels (front camera)
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    1.9MPvs1.3MP
  • Has a radio
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  • Has an external memory slot
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  • 32GB more internal storage
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    64GBvs32GB
  • Has a removable battery
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  • 0.5 mm thinner
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    8.6 mmvs9.1 mm
  • Has a serial shot mode
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User reviews

Overall rating

LG Nexus 4
0 User reviews
LG Nexus 4
0 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy S3
10.0
2 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy S3
10.0/10
2 User reviews

Features

Build quality

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9.0/10
2 votes

Display quality

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10.0/10
2 votes

Battery life

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7.0/10
2 votes

Photography

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9.0/10
2 votes

Performance

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8.0/10
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Design

weight

139 g

133 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
thickness

9.1 mm

8.6 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width

68.7 mm

70.6 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height

133.9 mm

136.6 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating

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The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
waterproof depth rating

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The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
volume

83.71 cm³

82.94 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
lowest potential operating temperature

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The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.

Display

screen size

4.7"

4.8"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Display type

IPS, LCD

OLED/AMOLED

The type of technology used in the display.
pixel density

318 ppi

306 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
resolution

768 x 1280 px

720 x 1280 px

Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
refresh rate

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The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
touch sampling rate

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The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
brightness (typical)

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A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
has branded damage-resistant glass
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass version

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Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.

Performance

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
RAM

2GB

1GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
Android version

Android 5.1 Lollipop

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S3)

A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
AnTuTu benchmark score

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AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark

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Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

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Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark

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Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
Geekbench 6 result (multi)

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Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 result (single)

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Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)

Cameras

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
has built-in optical image stabilization
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
video recording (main camera)

1080 x 30 fps

1080 x 30 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
wide aperture (main camera)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (LG Nexus 4)

f/2.6

With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
Has a dual-tone LED flash
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
has a BSI sensor
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.

Operating system

has clipboard warnings
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
has location privacy options
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
has camera/microphone privacy options
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
has Mail Privacy Protection
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
has theme customization
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
can block app tracking
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
blocks cross-site tracking
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.

Battery

battery power

2100 mAh

2100 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has wireless charging
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Supports fast charging
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
charging speed

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Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
wireless charging speed

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Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
has reverse wireless charging
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
The device can be used as a wireless charging station to power other gadgets.
reverse wireless charging speed

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Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.
has a removable battery
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Has an ultra power-saving mode
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.

Audio

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has stereo speakers
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has aptX
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX HD
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Adaptive
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX Lossless
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
Has a radio
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Features

has 5G support
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
download speed

42 MBits/s

21 MBits/s

This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
upload speed

5.76 MBits/s

5.76 MBits/s

This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
Has USB Type-C
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
USB version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (LG Nexus 4)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S3)

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
has NFC
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
SIM cards

1 SIM

1 SIM

The number and type of SIM cards supported.
Has a fingerprint scanner
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.

Miscellaneous

has a video light
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
A video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.
exposure time

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (LG Nexus 4)

1 s

When the camera shutter is open for a long time, more light is absorbed by the sensor. You can use this slow shutter speed to produce vivid night time photography, or capture the trajectory of moving objects such as motorway traffic.
has a 24p cinema mode
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
is a system camera
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S3
A system camera has many interchangeable components such as lenses, flashes, and other accessories. System cameras offer greater flexibility than compact cameras.
power-on delay

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (LG Nexus 4)

0.99 s

It takes less time for the camera to turn on and take a first picture.

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