LG G3

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The LG G3 is a discontinued Android smartphone released in 2014. It features a 5.5-inch display, a 2.5 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage, and a 13 MP rear camera. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat.

LG G3 Price

At the time of it's release in 2014, June, the manufacturer's retail price for a new LG G3 was about 300 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the screen size of the LG G3?

The LG G3 has a 5.5 inch screen.

What is the battery capacity of the LG G3?

The LG G3 has a 3000 mAh battery capacity.

How to reset or factory restore LG G3 device?

To reset or factory restore a LG G3 device, there are several methods available. Here are the most common and recommended ways to do so: 1. Using the LG G3's built-in recovery menu: To access the recovery menu, turn off your LG G3 and press and hold the volume-down button, home button, and power button until the LG logo appears on the screen. Release all three buttons and wait for the recovery menu to appear. Once you are in the recovery menu, select "Wipe data/factory reset" and confirm your selection. The device will erase all data and settings and return to its factory state. 2. Using a computer: To reset your LG G3 using a computer, you will need to have a USB cable, a PC with LG Mobile Assistant software installed, and a working internet connection. Follow these steps: 1. Connect your LG G3 to the PC using the USB cable. 2. Open the LG Mobile Assistant software on your computer and select "Device Manager". 3. Select "Backup/Restore" and then "Restore". 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the LG G3 as your device, sign in to your LG Mobile Account, and select "Factory data reset". 5. The device will erase all data and settings and return to its factory state. Please note that using the computer method will erase all data on your device, so make sure to back up your important data before proceeding. 3. Using LG G3's bootloader: To reset your LG G3 using the bootloader, you will need to have a PC with LG Mobile Assistant software installed, a USB cable, and a working internet connection. Follow these steps: 1. Connect your LG G3 to the PC using the USB cable. 2. Open the LG Mobile Assistant software on your computer and select "Device Manager". 3. Select "Backup/Restore" and then "USB Debugging". 4. Enable USB debugging on your LG G3 by going to Settings > Developer options > USB debugging. 5. Connect to the LG G3 and open another window on your computer. 6. Open a terminal window and type "adb reboot bootloader". 7. Type "fastboot erase" and wait for the device to reset. Please note that using the bootloader method will erase all data on your device, so make sure to back up your important data before proceeding.

What is the processor of the LG G3?

The LG G3 has a 2.5 GHz quad-core processor.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - D855
LTE 700 / 850 / 1900 / 1700 / 2600 - D852LTE 700 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 / TD2300 - Virgin Mobile
4G bands2, 4, 7, 17 - D851
SpeedHSPA 42.2/21.1 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced2014, May. Released 2014, June
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
Weight149 g (5.26 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIMMicro-SIM

Display

TypeTrue HD-IPS + LCD
Size5.5 inches, 82.2 cm2 (~75.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

Single13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

Single2.1 MP, f/2.0
Video1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
NFCYes
Infrared portYes
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS - D855 model only
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
ChargingWireless (Qi) (optional)
Stand-byUp to 565 h (2G) / Up to 553 h (3G)
Talk timeUp to 19 h (2G) / Up to 21 h (3G)

Misc

ColorsMetallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red, Blue Steel
ModelsD855, D850, D851, VS985 4G, D852, LGLS990, F400K
SAR0.39 W/kg (head)     0.48 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.23 W/kg (head)
PriceAbout 300 EUR

Tests

PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1327Basemark X: 11552
DisplayContrast ratio: 789:1 (nominal), 1.820 (sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 70dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 80dB
Audio qualityNoise -99.4dB / Crosstalk -100.0dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 63h

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