Samsung Galaxy’s Note 3 is a popular phablet and offers an excellent deal priced at around $650, with the LG G Pro 2 is more expensive at around $900.
Design and Specs
Both the phablets offer almost similar specs, with the LG G Pro 2 featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chip along with a processor of quad Code 2260 MHz, supported by a RAM of 2 GB. On the other hand the Galaxy Note 3 is a little more powerful with a Quad Core 2300 MHz, a processor of Krait 400 and the same RAM of 3 GB. The LG G Pro 2 operates on the Android 4.4 LG Optimus user interface, whereas the Android 4.4, 4.3 versions, powers the Note 3. Both the phablets come with a built in storage of 32 GB and have a MicroSD card for expansion up to a maximum of 64 GB.
Display Comparison
The Note 3 from Samsung has a smaller display screen of 5.7 I inches, which is a Super AMOLED screen display, having a 386 pixel density and a resolution of 1080 x 1920p, whereas the LG G Pro 2 has a slightly bigger screen of 5.9 inches and the same pixel density of 1080 x 1920, which is an IPS LCD screen with a smaller ppi of 373. It looks as if the image quality of both the tablets will be somewhat similar, as the LG G Pro 2 has not yet been unveiled. The LG G Pro 2 has dimensions of 6.22 x 3.22 x 0.33 inches, whereas the Note 3 has dimensions of 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches. The LG G Pro 2 is also heavier at 172g compared to the Note 3 weighing 168g. Samsung’s Note 3 also offers various display modes, such as Dynamic to Professional Photo mode, making it more accurate.
Camera and Battery
Both the Samsung Note 3 and the LG G Pro 2 are powered by the same 3200 mAh, a Li-Ion battery. However, it looks like the Note 3 has a better battery life, as it has a smaller display screen and the LG G Pro 2’s bigger screen will drain more of the battery. AS for the camera, both the devices have a camera of 13 MP resolutions. However, the camera features of the Note 3 seem to be better, as it is able to offer excellent videos as well as still photographs, though the LG G Pro 2’s camera has not yet been checked out. Both the phablets also have a front facing camera for video calling, with the LG G Pro 2 having a front camera of 2.1 MP, whereas that of the Samsung Note 3 comes with 2 MP resolutions.
Verdict
The LG G Pro 2 has not yet hit the stores and it still remains unveiled, so it is not possible to make accurate comparisons for camera quality as well as battery life. Both the phablets are similar in their hardware specs, but the LG G Pro 2 has a better camera with optimal image stabilization features and also comes with a slightly bigger screen, though the S Pen in Samsung’s Note 3 brings in greater functionality. In addition, the screen of the Note 3 can also be handled with gloves on, due to the high sensitivity mode and is very useful in cold climates. Multitasking is possible in both the devices, with the Note 3 offering a multi window mode, splitting the display into two parts and showing both the apps at once, whereas the LG G Pro 2 has a dual window mode, with the apps to be chosen appearing across the device display and not in the form of a sidebar.
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