Amazon’s Fire Phone was officially announced today, and it’s clear that Amazon is going to go after all other phone makers with its device, particularly with its pricing starting at $199 with a new two-year contract.
How does it stack up against other phones in that range? We wanted to help you see for yourself.
Check out the spec sheets below to see how the screen on the Fire Phone compares to that on the LG G3. And also to figure out how the cameras stack up, what kind of processors both phones have and more. Hopefully you’ll get a better understanding of how the two devices compare from a hardware angle. When it comes to software, well, of course that’s going to come down to an end user’s preferences and what he or she really wants out of a device.
How do you think the Fire Phone stacks up against the G3? Let us know.
Fire Phone
| LG G3 | |||
| DISPLAY SIZE | 4.7-inch, 1280 x 720 pixel display (312 ppi) | 5.5-inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel display (534 ppi) | ||
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| DISPLAY TYPE | IPS LCD | Quad HD | ||
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Fire OS 3.5.0 (At launch) | Android 4.4.2 (at launch) | ||
| PROCESSOR | 2.2GHz Quad-core processor | 2.5GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | ||
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB or 3GB of RAM depending on region | ||
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| EXTERNAL STORAGE | No | Yes | ||
| EXTERNAL STORAGE SPECS | N/A |
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| MAIN CAMERA (BACK) | 13MP | 13MP | ||
| SECONDARY CAMERA (FRONT) | 2.1 | 2.1MP | ||
| NETWORKS |
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| WI-FI | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| BLUETOOTH | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 | ||
| BATTERY | 2400 mAh | 3000mAh | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
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| HEIGHT | 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) | 146.3 mm (5.76 inches) | ||
| WIDTH | 2.6 inches (66.0 mm) | 74.6 mm (2.94 inches) | ||
| DEPTH | 0.35 inches (8.9 mm) | 8.9 mm (0.35 inches) | ||
| WEIGHT | 5.64 oz (160 g) | 149 g (5.26 oz) | ||
| COLORS | Black, Blue, Gold, Pink, Red, White | Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red | ||
| SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS | Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, OGG, PCM/WAVE, AAC LC/ELD, HE-AAC (v1 & v2), AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AMR-WB+, Audible Enhanced format (AAX) | N/A | ||
| SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMATS | MPEG4, VP8, H.264/MPEG4/AVC,MPEG4 SP, H.263,AVI,HDCP2.x, PlayReady DRM | N/A | ||
| IN THE BOX |
| N/A |
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Power and productivity
One area which the Amazon Fire Phone lacks against the LG G3 is in the power department. Outfitted with a 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor, as opposed to the G3′s 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801,
Amazon’s Fire Phone lags noticeably behind the G3, particularly in battery life because that’s where the 801 makes significant strides. To make up for lack of power the Fire Phone does offer a 64GB version for just $100 more than the standard option, doubling the maximum capacity of LG’s offering. The Fire Phone also trails the G3 in connectivity — including only having Bluetooth version 3.0 — and doesn’t feature an SD card slot for added storage.
Amazon’s Fire Phone lags noticeably behind the G3, particularly in battery life because that’s where the 801 makes significant strides. To make up for lack of power the Fire Phone does offer a 64GB version for just $100 more than the standard option, doubling the maximum capacity of LG’s offering. The Fire Phone also trails the G3 in connectivity — including only having Bluetooth version 3.0 — and doesn’t feature an SD card slot for added storage.
Amazon’s Dynamic Perspective looks to make up for its performance shortcomings by changing the way the phone interacts with its user. The custom design sensor system responds and reacts to how you hold and view your phone. Tilt or peek inside viewed maps to see Yelp reviews and ratings for businesses or get 90 degree stadium seat views in apps like Stubhub.
Amazon’s Dynamic Perspective also boasts the ability for the user to read long articles or books without ever touching the screen.
The Fire Phone’s revolutionary Firefly technology brings the World Wide Web straight to your fingertips. A simple press of the Firefly button — which also doubles as the dedicated camera button — and the phone instantly identifies or takes action on whatever you’re viewing. Like a piece of artwork but don’t know who the artist is? Snap a picture with the Firefly button and the
Fire Phone brings up information about the name of the artwork as well as the artist. The Firefly technology even allows you to build your Amazon Wish List on-the-go or order items straight from the site.
Fire Phone brings up information about the name of the artwork as well as the artist. The Firefly technology even allows you to build your Amazon Wish List on-the-go or order items straight from the site.
Amazon’s famous Mayday service — seen in its line of Kindle tablets — makes its smartphone debut packing the same quality customer service. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the Mayday service features live help right on the device. Amazon also claims the wait time will never exceed 15 seconds and users need not schedule any appointments.
Conclusion
When it comes to a straight up spec comparison the LG G3 leaves Amazon’s Fire Phone in the dust. It performs better than the Fire Phone, the resolution is clearer, the connectivity is superior, and the operating system is smoother.
Though, where Amazon’s Fire Phone finds its legs in this competition is with its features. While not revolutionary or groundbreaking, the way in which the Dynamic Perspective and Firefly technology benefits users gives the Fire Phone room for success.
LG’s G3 smartphone is by far and away the more powerful of the two, but if you want unique features, quick access to Amazon Prime, and premium tangle-free headphones, give the Amazon Fire Phone a look.
Though, where Amazon’s Fire Phone finds its legs in this competition is with its features. While not revolutionary or groundbreaking, the way in which the Dynamic Perspective and Firefly technology benefits users gives the Fire Phone room for success.
LG’s G3 smartphone is by far and away the more powerful of the two, but if you want unique features, quick access to Amazon Prime, and premium tangle-free headphones, give the Amazon Fire Phone a look.
Read more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/amazons-fire-phone-vs-lg-g3/#ixzz36UuRX1Qb
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