Battle Of Smartphone Leaders 2014: Apple iPhone 6 VS Samsung Galaxy S5 VS Samsung Galaxy Note 4 VS LG G3 VS Sony Xperia Z3; Who Wins?
This is indeed a noisy year in the mobile industry as the alphas release their very own flagships. Get to know which device reigns in the specs showdown: Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, LG G3, Sony Xperia Z3, or the newly launched Apple iPhone 6, or Apple iPhone 6 Plus? Read on!
Phone thickness and weight
If you prefer slimmer and lightweight phones, Apple iPhone 6 might earn a check! On the other hand, phablet fanatics can choose between Apple iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Sony Xperia Z3, LG G3, and Samsung Galaxy S5 are on a head to head battle in this aspect.
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Size H x W x D |
Weight |
|
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Sony Xperia Z3 |
146 x 72 x 7.3 |
152g |
|
LG G3 |
146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 |
149g |
|
Samsung Galaxy S5 |
142 x 72.5 x 8.1 |
145g |
|
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |
153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 |
176g |
|
Apple iPhone 6 |
138 x 67 x 6.9 |
129g |
|
Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
158 x 77.8 x 7.1 |
172g |
Display size
5-inch phones seem to make a trend, except for the sleek Apple iPhone 6.
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Diagonal measurements |
|
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Sony Xperia Z3 |
5.2 inches |
|
LG G3 |
5.5 inches |
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Samsung Galaxy S5 |
5.1 inches |
|
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |
5.7 inches |
|
Apple iPhone 6 |
4.7 inches |
Display quality (resolution)
LG G3 is making an impression in this aspect as it tops both the pixel resolution and screen sharpness aspects.
|
Pixel Resolution |
Pixel Density |
|
|
Sony Xperia Z3 |
1920 x 1080 p |
424 ppi |
|
LG G3 |
2560 x 1440 p |
538 ppi |
|
Samsung Galaxy S5 |
1920 x 1080 p |
432 ppi |
|
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |
2560 x 1440 p |
515 ppi |
|
Apple iPhone 6 |
1334 x 750 |
326 ppi |
|
Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
1920 x 1080 |
401 ppi |
Hardware
Xperia Z3 and LG G3 are both powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor. Note that, Samsung Galaxy S5 comes in two variants: Octa-core Exynos 5420 and Snapdragon 801.
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Processor |
RAM |
|
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Sony Xperia Z3 |
Quad-core clocked at 2.5 GHz |
3 GB |
|
LG G3 |
Quad-core clocked at 2.5 GHz |
2 and 3 GB variants |
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Samsung Galaxy S5 |
Quad-core clocked at 2.5 GHz |
2 GB |
|
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |
Quad-core clocked at 2.7 GHz |
3 GB |
|
Apple iPhone 6 |
A8/M8 |
- |
|
Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
A8/M8 |
- |
Internal Storage/ MicroSD Slot
All Android phones come with MicroSD slots; Apple iPhone 6 and its phablet version don't have but they have a stunning 128 GB variant.
|
Internal Storage |
MicroSD Slot |
|
|
Sony Xperia Z3 |
16 /32 GB |
Available, up to 128 GB |
|
LG G3 |
16/ 32 GB |
Available, up to 128 GB |
|
Samsung Galaxy S5 |
16 / 32 GB |
Available, up to 128 GB |
|
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |
32 GB |
Available, up to 64 GB |
|
Apple iPhone 6 |
16 / 64 / 128 GB |
NA |
|
Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
16 / 64 / 128 GB |
NA |
OS
|
Software |
|
|
Sony Xperia Z3 |
Android 4.4 |
|
LG G3 |
Android 4.4 |
|
Samsung Galaxy S5 |
Android 4.4 |
|
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |
Android 4.4 |
|
Apple iPhone 6 |
iOS 8 |
|
Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
iOS 8 |
Camera (rear-facing and front-facing)
|
Rear |
Front |
|
|
Sony Xperia Z3 |
20.7 MP |
2.2 MP |
|
LG G3 |
13 MP |
2.1 MP |
|
Samsung Galaxy S5 |
16 MP |
2.0 MP |
|
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |
16 MP |
3.7 MP |
|
Apple iPhone 6 |
8 MP |
1.2 MP |
|
Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
8 MP |
1.2 MP |
Video quality
The only Android phone that aligns with the Apple phones is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
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|
|
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Sony Xperia Z3 |
2160P at 30fps |
|
LG G3 |
2160P at 30fps |
|
Samsung Galaxy S5 |
2160P at 30fps |
|
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |
1080 at 60fps |
|
Apple iPhone 6 |
1080 at 60fps |
|
Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
1080 at 60fps |
Battery Life
Although no exact figures were announced yet regarding the two iPhones' battery life, reports say that they will have 50% more power than their predecessor.
|
mAh |
|
|
Sony Xperia Z3 |
3100 |
|
LG G3 |
3000 |
|
Samsung Galaxy S5 |
3220 |
|
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |
2800 |
|
Apple iPhone 6 |
NA |
|
Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
NA |
Again, these are just the general specifications of 2014 smartphone leaders. Watch out for their features and cutting-edge technologies. But for now, which one is your choice? Sound off in the comments section below!
