LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Review

Introduction

Inside and outside, the LG G3 is nothing short of a truly impressive, and quite intriguing, device. In fact, it's the first device to claim that it's both global and has an extremely detailed, 1440 x 2560 (QHD) resolution display. And that's not even half of it – the hardware configuration of the phone is just monstrous. 

But so is the one on the Galaxy S5. The latest Samsung juggernaut has reaped major success with both consumers and critics alike, and that's not surprising in the least. So while the S5 display's pixel count falls short of that on the G3, the phone certainly has a ton to offer, including (but not limited to) an outstanding, 16-megapixel camera, a dust- and water-resistant body, and a vast array of software features.

Design
To say that LG and Samsung each have their own way of doing things when it comes to design would be a medium-sized understatement. 

Both devices are made out of plastic, but both companies have given it their best shot, and the body of neither of the two handsets can be considered cheap. For its part, LG is using high-quality polycarbonate for its rear (with traces of metal within), completed with a matte finish that reminds a whole lot of brushed metal and battles greasy fingerprints. In the same vein, Samsung's Galaxy S5 also sports a plastic chassis, but the back comes with a dotted pattern that looks and feels a bit like leather, and is also excellent at repelling smudges. In this stand-off between faux metal and faux leather, the G3 has a hand over the more pedestrian-looking S5.

Despite its 5.5-inch screen, the LG flagship is not overly uncomfortable to hold, thanks to its extremely thin bezels and overall compact dimensions (146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm / 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in). Still, if you have small hands, you may prefer operating it with both hands, just to be on the safe side. Put next to it, the smaller GS5 is definitely easier to manage. But though it is smaller, its dust- and water-resistant, IP67-certified body is not quite as good at squeezing screen real estate at little expense in terms of overall dimensions (which sit at 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm / 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in). Lastly, both devices are not exactly lightweight, but neither feels too heavy in the hand – the G3 weighs 149 g (5.26 oz) vs 145 g (5.11 oz) for the S5. 

Display

One of the very unique points of the LG G3 is its extremely sharp, 1440 x 2560 (QHD) pixel resolution display. This 5.5-inch panel offers the industry-leading 538 pixels per inch, and, according to LG, true-to-life image. 

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is outclassed in this regard as it features a standard resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (FHD), which works out to 'just' 432 pixels per inch. Frankly, however, you're unlikely to perceive this inferiority in detail, especially when looking at the two displays from a normal viewing distance.

As for color-accuracy, we can't say we feel LG delivered on its promise of a color-accurate image. Color temperature, for example, sits at the good, but not excellent, 7357 K (6500 K is the reference value), though that's still closer than the Galaxy S5's temperature of 8183K (in the default 'Standard' screen mode), which causes a significantly blue tint. Thankfully, while on the slightly over-saturated side, colors are mostly acceptable. In comparison, the Galaxy S5's display has a larger color error and produces more saturated, even gaudy, colors.

Where the GS5 wins out, however, is maximum brightness (442 nits vs 376 nits) and outdoor visibility. The G3's brightness is insufficient to counter the effects of its reflective glass, making it a nuisance to use under direct sunlight – a problem the GS5 does not have.

Processor and memory

When you've got Qualcomm's top of the line chip in the 2.5GHz, quad-core Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974-AC) powering your handset you kind of have the luxury of never having to worry about performance. 

Both handsets deal with even the heaviest crop of tasks with finesse, though there are caveats. For example, the G3 fares worse in synthetic benchmarks, mainly due to that super-high resolution display. Occasional stutters while navigating the UI on both can also be seen and felt, though the G3 is definitely a notch worse in certain regards. Regardless, it would simply be misleading to claim that either smartphone offers anything other than a top notch user experience.

In terms of memory, you have two options in terms of RAM with the G3 – 16GB of on-board storage with 2GB of RAM or 32GB of built-in storage with 3GB of RAM. This is not the case with the Galaxy S5, which simply has several storage size options. Lest we forget, a microSD card can be found underneath the removable shells of both devices.

Camera

Starting off with LG's G3, we have a 13-megapixel, 1/3.06'' Sony IMX135 sensor with a narrower-than-average, f/2.4 aperture. The G3's camera also boasts a powerful, two-tone LED flash, along with a novel, focus-assisting laser beam that allows for super-fast auto focus (under 0.3 seconds). The unit is also optically stabilized, and comes sporting LG's much improved (compared with the G2) OIS+ tech that is even more efficient at nullifying your hands' inherent tremor. The stabilizing gizmo should allow for lower shutter speed – important when shooting in low light scenarios without a flash - without the blur (due to handshake) that usually goes with it.

Samsung's flagship features just as an impressive a configuration, and its 16-megapixel, 1/2.6'' ISOCELL sensor produces very solid results in practice. It honestly is nothing to sneeze at, and, thanks to its phase focus system, it's just as quick to focus and snap (<0.3 seconds). The lens’s f/2.2 aperture is also wider than that of the G3, though do keep in mind that the GS5 does lack optical image stabilization.

Multimedia

A 5.5-inch, QHD IPS panel – that sounds quite impressive when talking image and general video reproduction – but the G3's advantage in a real world scenario is not quite as clear-cut. Sure, a 5.5-incher ensures a comfortable viewing area, but don't expect all these extra pixels (80% more, to be exact) the G3 has over the S5 to count for much. For one, content created specifically for that resolution is still exceedingly rare, not to mention that you'll generally watch videos and the likes from a distance far enough to nullify any advantages in sharpness that the extra resolution brings to the table. With that in mind, don't take this is a con for the G3 – it's anything but – simply keep in mind that this isn't going to be a major game-changer, at least for the time being.

If it weren't clear enough already, the S5's 5.1-inch AMOLED display looks a tad modest in comparison. Nevertheless, it's still spacious enough to allow for comfortable viewing, and its 1080p resolution is, strictly speaking, more than enough in just about every scenario you may find yourself in.

Conclusion

So there you have it – two amazing flagships that will never fail at exchanging painful blows. If you haven't realized yet, this seeming quibble is exactly the type of mess you'll be in if you ever have to make a decision between the two. That is, unless you get your preferences straight.

In terms of overall design, we feel we can successfully argue that the LG G3 is the more attractive device of the two. The utilitarian GS5, however, will appeal to those looking for practicality over looks, and this has a lot to do with the fact that Samsung's flagship is dust- and water-resistant. 

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