LG·Flagship · Released May 2014
LG G3
The first mainstream QHD phone, with laser-autofocus.
56/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$600
Color · Metallic Black
Display
5.5" QHD LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 801
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/2.4
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
149 g
AI Snapshot
The QHD pioneer of 2014.
LG G3 brought the first mainstream Quad HD display and laser autofocus to 2014, with a removable battery and microSD. Ambitious — if a touch ahead of what the SD801 could drive.
Subscores · 0–100
Display70
Camera58
Performance54
Battery62
Build64
Value60
- First mainstream QHD display.
- Laser autofocus camera.
- Removable battery + microSD.
- Slim bezels for 2014.
Full specifications
Type
True IPS LCD (QHD)
Size
5.5 inches
Resolution
2,560 × 1,440 px
Main
13 MP, f/2.4, OIS+, laser AF
Selfie
2.1 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -94.1%
This
95,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -89.7%
This
300
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -88.6%
This
920
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -96.0%
This
2.5 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the LG G3 released?
The LG G3 was released in May 2014.
What is the LG G3 screen size and type?
The LG G3 has a 5.5" QHD LCD display.
What chipset does the LG G3 use?
The LG G3 is powered by the Snapdragon 801 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the LG G3 have?
The LG G3 ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the LG G3 battery capacity?
The LG G3 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
What is the LG G3 main camera?
The LG G3 has a 13 MP · f/2.4 main camera.
Does the LG G3 have 5G?
The LG G3 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How fast does the LG G3 charge?
The LG G3 supports 7.5 W wired charging.