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LG G3 (CDMA) vs Sharp Z2

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

Sharp Z2

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • WeightG3 (CDMA): 10.3 g lighterG3 (CDMA): 149.7 g · Z2: 160 g
  • WidthG3 (CDMA): 1.3 mm narrowerG3 (CDMA): 74.7 mm · Z2: 76 mm
  • ChipsetQualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) / Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)G3 (CDMA): Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) · Z2: Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
  • DepthZ2: 0.5 mm thinnerZ2: 8.4 mm · G3 (CDMA): 8.9 mm
  • HeightG3 (CDMA): 6.7 mm shorterG3 (CDMA): 146.3 mm · Z2: 153 mm
  • Release year2014 / 2016G3 (CDMA): 2014 · Z2: 2016

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

Front
G3 (CDMA): 146.3 × 74.7 mm 1 Z2: 153 × 76 mm 2
Side
G3 (CDMA): 146.3 × 8.9 mm 1 Z2: 153 × 8.4 mm 2
  1. 1. G3 (CDMA)
    Height
    146.3 mm
    Width
    74.7 mm
    Depth
    8.9 mm
    Weight
    149.7 g
  2. 2. Z2
    Height
    153 mm
    Width
    76 mm
    Depth
    8.4 mm
    Weight
    160 g

Specifications

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Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials
SpecificationG3 (CDMA)Z2
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 146.3 Х 74.7 Х 8.9 mm
  • 153 Х 76 Х 8.4 mm
Weight
  • 149.7 g
  • 160 g
Technology
  • True HD-IPS + LCD
  • LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1440 x 2560 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
  • upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display
SpecificationG3 (CDMA)Z2
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 82.2 cm2
  • 83.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 75.2%
  • 71.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 538 PPI
  • 401 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Camera and Video
Camera and Video
SpecificationG3 (CDMA)Z2
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • 1/3''
  • OIS
  • PDAF & laser AF
  • 16 MP
  • PDAF
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
  • LED flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 2.1 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 2.1 MP
  • 8 MP
Performance
Performance
SpecificationG3 (CDMA)Z2
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
  • Deca-core (2x2.3GHz Cortex-A72
  • 4x2.0GHz Cortex-A53
  • 4x1.4GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 330
  • Mali-T880 MP4
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
  • 65500
  • 85326
General specs
General specs
SpecificationG3 (CDMA)Z2
Release date
  • 2014
  • July
  • 2016
  • October
Colors
  • Metallic Black
  • Silk White (Verizon)
  • Shine Gold (Sprint)
  • Silver
  • Gold
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 300 EUR
  • 330 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 415 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 18 h 40 min (3G)
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity
SpecificationG3 (CDMA)Z2
SIM card
  • Micro-SIM
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - VS985
  • LS990 CDMA 800 / 1900 - VS985 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - VS985 HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - LS990 -4G - LTE band 4(1700/2100)
  • 13(700) - VS985 LTE band 25(1900)
  • 26(850)
  • 41(2500) - LS990
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (LS990)LTE Cat4
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (VS985)
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS/ S-GPS (VS985)
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
  • USB Host
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • aptX
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio
SpecificationG3 (CDMA)Z2
Radio
  • FM radio (LS990 model)
  • FM radio
Others
  • Dolby Mobile -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features
SpecificationG3 (CDMA)Z2
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Versions: LG G3 VS985 for Verizon LG G3 LS990 for Sprint
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port