LG G3 Beat Vs. LG G3: Tech Specs Shootout

LG G3 Beat vs. LG G3: Tech specs shootout

BY Rajesh Pandey

Rajesh Pandey

Rajesh is a 26-year old freelance writer from Kolkata, India. He loves to tinker around with his Android devices and flash custom ROMs on them....

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Published 17 Jul 2014

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Even though LG’s latest handset — the G3 Beat — sports modest specs, it can hold its own against the LG G3. While it may not pack in a punch as the latter, it still packs enough power under the hood to not pose any problems in day-to-day usage for a normal user.

Until and unless you are a power user, you can easily save yourself some moolah by buying the G3 Beat instead of the G3. If you are worried that the difference will be significantly different, check out our on-paper specs comparison below, which should make your decision easier.

Basis of Difference	LG G3	LG G3 Beat
Dimensions	146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9mm	137.7 x 69.6 x 10.3mm
Weight	149g	134g
Screen	5.5-inch Quad HD (2560*1440) IPS display	5-inch 720p HD IPS
Processor	Snapdragon 801 clocked at 2.5GHz	Snapdragon 400 clocked at 1.2GHz
GPU	Adreno 330	Adreno 305
RAM	2/3GB	1GB
Storage	16/32GB	8GB
	microSD card slot	microSD card slot
Camera	Rear:	Rear:
	13MP F/2.4 lens with OIS+	8MP
	Dual LED flash	LED flash
	Laser Auto Focus	Laser Auto Focus
	Front:	Front:
	2.1MP F/2.0 aperture	1.3MP
Connectivity	Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi b/g/n
	Bluetooth 4.0	Bluetooth 4.0
	Wi-Fi Hotspot	Wi-Fi Hotspot
	GPS with A-GPS	GPS with A-GPS
	NFC	NFC
	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0
	HSPA+	HSPA+
	LTE	LTE
	SlimPort
	USB Host
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer
	Ambient light sensor	Ambient light sensor
	Proximity sensor	Proximity sensor
	Gyroscope
	IR blaster
Battery	3000mAh removable Li-Ion battery with Graphite cathode	2540mAh removable Lithium-Ion
Android version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Software features	Optimus UI	Optimus UI
	Smart Keyboard	Smart Keyboard
	Quick Memo+	Quick Memo+
	Gesture Shot	Gesture Shot
	Touch & Shoot	Touch & Shoot

Yes, the G3 Beat comes with a slower processor, less RAM and a lower MP camera, but none of them should greatly reduce the usability experience of the device, until and unless you are a power user.

Will you be saving yourself some cash and buy the G3 Beat or will you be still getting the G3? Drop in a comment and let us know!