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55-420: The G3 received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising the overall appearance, performance, and software of the device. LG was panned for using a faux metallic plastic instead of an actual metal material for its exterior. The 1440p display was also considered bleeding edge technology , citing poor brightness levels, high battery power consumption and the use of artificial sharpening. 10 million units of

110-417: A 720p resolution, 3D graphics and a 12-megapixel camera. By November 2008, 15 device manufacturers had embed Snapdragon chips in their consumer electronics products. In November 2008, Qualcomm announced it would also compete against Intel in the netbook processor market with dual-core Snapdragon system-on-chips planned for late 2009. It demonstrated a Snapdragon processor that consumed less power than

165-553: A 1080p display for everyday use, also given that content optimized for the resolution was not yet readily available. Ars Technica showed concern over the display's potential effects on battery usage, and argued that the Samsung Galaxy S5 had a better contrast ratio and was easier to see outdoors. Mobile Syrup regarded the G3's display quality as inferior to the preceding G2 , noting the lower maximum brightness (including

220-697: A 16:9 aspect ratio . As a graphics display resolution between 1080p and 4K , Quad HD is often used in smartphone displays, and for computer and console gaming. 1440p video mastered from 4:3 ratio content can be displayed with 1920×1440 or higher resolution such as QXGA or 2304×1440 with scaling , windowboxing , or pillarboxing . Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio 1440p requires 2560×1440 ( WQHD ) resolution, possible with WQXGA , 2560×1920, or higher resolution with letterboxing , scaling, or windowboxing. The HDMI 1.3 specification supports WQXGA, and hence widescreen 1440p. Early 1440p computer displays became commonly available in 2010. Dell 's UltraSharp U2711 monitor

275-570: A 3,000   mAh battery. Unlike with the predecessor LG G2 , the G3's rear cover is removable, allowing the battery to be replaced, and storage to be expanded up to 200   GB with currently-available microSD cards. The G3's 13-megapixel rear-facing camera uses the Sony Exmor RS IMX135 image sensor model, includes optical image stabilization and a dual-tone flash, along with a hybrid autofocus system. The time-of-flight camera system, also known as “laser autofocus” , uses

330-400: A display with a landscape orientation, 1440p refers to the vertical resolution. The p stands for progressive scan , i.e. non- interlaced . The 1440 pixel vertical resolution is double the vertical resolution of 720p , and one-third (about 33.3%) more than 1080p . QHD ( Quad HD ) or WQHD ( Wide Quad HD ) is the designation for a commonly used display resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels in

385-852: A dominant market position for smartphones at the time and did not incorporate Snapdragon into any of its products. The success of Snapdragon therefore relied on competing Android phones. Support for the Windows Phone 7 operating systems was added to Snapdragon in October 2010. By 2011 Snapdragon was embedded in Hewlett Packard 's WebOS devices and had a 50% market share of a $ 7.9 billion smartphone processor market. As of July 2014 Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips were embedded in 41% of smartphones. Snapdragon chips are also used in Android-based smartwatches, and in vehicles like

440-579: A flatter design with a new, rounded shape. The G3 features a 5.5 in (140 mm), 1440p quad HD IPS LCD display—the first major "global" smartphone to use such a display. As with the G2, the G3 was designed with minimal screen bezels to ensure a compact form. The G3 features a 2.5   GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 system-on-chip ; variants with 16   GB of internal storage have 2   GB of RAM, while variants with 32   GB of internal storage have 3   GB of RAM. The G3 includes

495-441: A graphics processing unit (GPU), a global positioning system (GPS) and an (optional) cellular modem integrated into a single package. It has software included that operates graphics, video and picture-taking. The current Snapdragon naming scheme was implemented after the announcement of Snapdragon 800 family in 2013. Models prior to it were renamed to the 200, 400 or 600 series. The former two targeting entry-level products, while

550-577: A smartphone with a 1440p display is the 1st generation Google Pixel XL. In September 2020, Microsoft revealed the Xbox Series S would support a resolution of 1440p at 120 FPS . In July 2022, Sony added 1440p support for the PlayStation 5 . The label "2K" is sometimes used to refer to 2560 × 1440 (commonly known as 1440p). This is inconsistent with "4K" denoting approximately 4,000 horizontal pixels, which makes 1920 or 2048 pixels wide

605-425: A thin infrared laser beam to calculate the distance between the camera and its subject. In situations where data from the infrared autofocus is unreliable, the camera falls back on contrast autofocus. LG touted that the hybrid system gave the G3 the then fastest focus time of then any smartphone, and that the infrared autofocus would also be beneficial in low-light situations. The LG G3 is the first mobile phone that

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660-858: Is able to record optically stabilized 2160p (4K) video. The G3 natively supports Qi wireless charging , except on models sold in Korea and the United States due to restrictions imposed by carriers. Wireless charging is only available on models sold in these regions if the QuickCircle case accessory is installed. 802.11ac WiFi is supported, as is satellite navigation using GPS and GLONASS satellites. There are different models for different regions, with appropriate telephone bands, some models also having FM radio support. The LG G3 shipped with Android 4.4 "KitKat" and LG's proprietary user interface and software suite G UI . The G3's user interface

715-635: Is the first Qualcomm SOC that is built on a 10 nm architecture. Qualcomm's new flagship chip for 2018, the 845, was announced in December 2017. According to Qualcomm, the 845 is 25-30% faster than the 835. In 2017 the 660 and 630 replaced the 653 and 626 mid-range models and several chips in the 400 product family were revised. In February 2017, Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon X20 celluar modem, intended for 5G cell phone networks, and two new chips for 802.11ax commercial Wi-Fi networks. This

770-463: The ARM architecture , a graphics processing unit (GPU), some digital signal processors (DSP), and may or may not include a cellular modem . Snapdragon semiconductors are designed for embedded systems , e.g., smartphones , netbooks , and vehicles. In addition to the processors, the lineup also includes modems, Wi-Fi chips and mobile charging products. The first Snapdragon-branded product, QSD8250,

825-555: The HTC One (M8) and Samsung Galaxy S5 , had boasted autofocus times of 300   milliseconds. The introduction of the laser into the G3's feature set occurred late in development, and the majority of the mockups were not designed to compensate for its presence, requiring additional tweaks to the phone's shape. The G3's exterior incorporates a scratch-resistant "metallic skin"—consisting of polycarbonate finished to look and feel like brushed metal ; despite being branded as "metallic",

880-696: The Maserati Quattroporte and Cadillac XTS . In June 2010, Qualcomm began sampling the third generation of Snapdragon products; two dual-core 1.2 GHz system on chips (SoC) called the Mobile Station Modem (MSM) 8260 and 8660. The 8260 was for GSM, UMTS and HSPA+ networks, while the 8660 was for CDMA2000 and EVDO networks. That November Qualcomm announced the MSM8960 for LTE networks. In early 2011, Qualcomm announced Krait, an in-house CPU microarchitecture design supporting

935-404: The 1440p display affected battery life, it was noted that in comparison to its competitors, the G3's battery life was still "firmly above what we've seen from 2013 (Snapdragon 600) flagships". In its first eleven months on sale, nearly 10 million units of the G3 were sold. 1440p 1440p is a family of video display resolutions that have a resolution of 1440 pixels along one side. In

990-840: The 600 and 800 targeting mid-range and high-end products, respectively. The Snapdragon 805 was released in November 2013. The 410, which is intended for low-cost phones in developing nations, was announced the following month. In January 2014, Qualcomm introduced a modified version of the Snapdragon 600 called 602A that is intended for in-car infotainment screens, backup cameras, and other driver assistance products. The quad-core Snapdragon 610 and eight-core 615 were announced in February 2014. The Snapdragon 808 and 810 were announced in April 2014. The Snapdragon 835, announced in November 2017,

1045-451: The 810, which led to Samsung ditching Snapdragon for its Galaxy S6 flagship phone. The entry-level 200 series was expanded with six new processors using 28 nanometer manufacturing and dual or quad-core options in June 2013. In February 2015, Qualcomm re-branded its stand-alone modem products under the Snapdragon name; they were distinguished from SoCs using the "x" designation, such as

1100-481: The ARM v7 instruction set. SoCs featuring Krait were named S4 supports asynchronous symmetrical multi-processing (aSMP), meaning each processor core adjusted its clock speed and voltage based on the device's activity in order to optimize battery usage. Prior models were renamed to S1, S2 and S3 to distinguish between each generation. The S4-based generation of Snapdragon SoCs began shipping to product manufacturers with

1155-442: The G2's design—whose "glossy" plastic chassis was panned for having a plain appearance and for attracting finger smudges. The finishing of the G3 was designed to look and feel like brushed metal , whilst resisting smudging and scratching, and not feeling cold to touch. While LG considered using the "self-healing" coating from the G Flex , LG's vice president of mobile design Chul Bae Lee stated that they could not use it without making

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1210-468: The G3 itself, LG unveiled the device's QuickCircle Case accessory. A successor to the QuickWindow Case produced for the G2, the case consists of a flip cover with a circular window near the top. A glow effect around the rim of the window is used to signify notifications, and a number of apps—including the camera, music player, and phone—can be used from a special circular interface without opening

1265-424: The G3 was also noted, with Engadget describing its specifications as being "[like] an Android fan's wishlist", but that from a usability standpoint, the screen's size would "[definitely] be a stretch for some people". The revised appearance of the G3's user interface was praised for having a cleaner look and feel than previous iterations, although The Verge did acknowledge that more Android OEMs were standardizing

1320-560: The G3 were sold in the device's first 11 months on sale. One of the major goals of the G3 was to provide a simpler overall experience than other smartphones; Jong-Seok Park, president of LG's mobile division, argued that "the smartest innovation in a fast-evolving smartphone market is creating harmony between advanced technology and a simplified user experience." While developing the G3, LG designers produced at least 300 different design prototypes, with various button layouts, materials, and finishes. The company aimed to address criticisms faced by

1375-408: The G3's battery has the same capacity as the G2, a subtly-curved "arc battery" had to be designed so it could fit under the G3's curved rear cover. To achieve battery life comparable to other " 1080p flagship" devices—especially given the significantly higher resolution of its screen, several optimization measures are implemented in the G3's software. These include capping the frame rate rendered when

1430-400: The G3's exterior does not use actual metal. The finishing is intended primarily to improve grip, and to make the rear casing less susceptible to fingerprint smudging. The G3 is available in black, white, gold, burgundy, and violet color finishes. Design elements from the G2 are retained by the G3, such as its rear-mounted volume and power buttons. In comparison to the G2, the buttons were given

1485-444: The G3's software-based screen dimming algorithms), reduced viewing angles and color richness, due to sacrifices that LG made to maintain the G3's battery life. [1] Anandtech was also mixed, noting that the G3's display produced "obviously oversaturated colors in almost every situation", had a weaker backlight than the G2, and used a software edge enhancement system that resulted in noticeable visual artifacts . While asserting that

1540-464: The MSM8960 in February 2012. In benchmark tests by Anandtech , the MSM8960 had better performance than any other processor tested. In an overall system benchmark, the 8960 obtained a score of 907, compared to 528 and 658 for the Galaxy Nexus and HTC Rezound respectively. In a Quadrant benchmark test, which assesses raw processing power, a dual-core Krait processor had a score of 4,952, whereas

1595-728: The QSD8650A released in November 2009. By 2009, some smartphone models with Snapdragon SoCs integrated include the Acer Liquid Metal , HTC HD2 , Toshiba TG01 and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 . Lenovo announced the first netbook product using Snapdragon SoCs that December. According to PC World , mobile devices using Snapdragon had longer battery life and were smaller in size than those using other SoCs. By June 2010, Snapdragon chips were incorporated into 120 product designs in development. Apple had

1650-428: The Snapdragon 835. Snapdragon 845 uses updated Cortex-A75 and A55 CPU, and the same 10-nanometer manufacturing process as 835. The 7 series is introduced in early 2018, targeting pricing and performances between the 6 and 8 series. As of 2018, Asus , HP and Lenovo have begun selling laptops with Snapdragon-based CPUs running Windows 10 on ARM under the name " Always Connected PCs ". The Snapdragon 855

1705-471: The Snapdragon S4 (Krait core) had taken a dominant share from other Android system-on-chips like Nvidia Tegra and Texas Instruments OMAP which caused the latter to exit the market. As of July 2014, the market share of Android phones had grown to 84.6 percent, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips powered 41% of smartphones. Snapdragon SoCs are also used in most Windows phones and most phones entering

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1760-525: The Snapdragon product suite. Early versions of Scorpion had a processor core design similar to the Cortex-A8 . The first Snapdragon shipments were of the QSD8250 in November 2007. According to CNET, Snapdragon's claim to fame was having the first 1 GHz made-for-mobile processor. Most smartphones at the time were using 500 MHz processors. The first generation of Snapdragon products supported

1815-536: The Snapdragon software development kit (SDK) for Android devices at the Uplinq developer conference. The SDK includes tools for facial recognition, gesture recognition, noise cancellation and audio recording. That November Qualcomm acquired some assets from EPOS Development in order to integrate its stylus and gesture recognition technology into Snapdragon products. It also collaborated with Microsoft to optimize Windows Phone 8 for Snapdragon semiconductors. By 2012,

1870-565: The X50, was announced in October 2016 and released in late 2019. The octa-core Snapdragon 835 SoC is announced on 17 November 2016. It uses modified Cortex-A73 and A53 cores and is built using Samsung's 10 nanometer FinFET process. At Computex 2017 in May, Qualcomm and Microsoft announced plans to launch Snapdragon-based laptops running Windows 10 . Qualcomm partnered with HP , Lenovo, and Asus to release slim portables and 2-in-1 devices powered by

1925-591: The X7 or X12 modem. In early 2016, Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 820 , an ARM 64-bit quad-core processor using in-house designed Kryo cores. A higher clocked variant is available as the Snapdragon 821. The SoC uses Samsung 's 14-nanometer FinFET process . Together released is the Neural Processing Engine SDK supporting AI acceleration . The first Snapdragon modem for 5G networks,

1980-476: The ability to analyze the user's typing habits to personalize its behavior, remote device locking and wiping, and "Content Lock"—the ability to store files in a secure, private area, either in internal storage or on the SD card. The G3's camera software also received a revised user interface; by default, most options are hidden, and photos can be taken by merely tapping on the subject in the viewfinder. The G3 also offers

2035-515: The appearance of their interface designs to closer resemble the design used by Google 's "stock" distribution of the Android operating system. The G3's display was praised for having good color reproduction, brightness, and viewing angles, with Engadget noting that its 1440p sample content "[looked] pin-sharp and beautifully recreated." However, critics were mixed on whether the display provided any sufficient advantages or difference in quality over

2090-471: The background defocus tool "Magic Focus", and a gesture-activated self-timer mode for the front-facing camera. On November 9, 2014, LG announced that the G3 would receive an update to Android 5.0 "Lollipop" . The update was first released in Poland and South Korea in November 2014. The availability and release dates of the update in other markets, such as Europe and North America, varied. The update re-styles

2145-555: The closest to "2K", a label which predates the use of 2560 × 1440 . Some sources prefer "2.5K" as a term for 2560 × 1440 to avoid this confusion, and there is a similar "2.7K" ( 2720 × 1530 ) used by some drones, as well as a "2.8K" ( 2880 × 1620 ). Snapdragon (system on chip) Snapdragon is a suite of system-on-chip (SoC) semiconductor products for mobile devices designed and marketed by Qualcomm , who often refers to these SoCs as "mobile platforms". They typically integrate central processing units (CPU) based on

2200-428: The contemporary Intel Atom Z500 , and claimed it would also cost less when released. That same month, Qualcomm introduced a Snapdragon-based prototype netbook called Kayak that used 1.5 GHz processors and was intended for developing markets. In collaboration with Sun , Java SE received Snapdragon-specific optimizations in May 2009. Qualcomm also started using 45nm process for SoC productions, like with

2255-458: The interface to adhere to Material design language and other changes introduced by Lollipop. It also adds syncing of periodic heart rate readings by G Watch R smartwatches with the LG Health app. In December 2015, LG began to release an update to Android 6.0 "Marshmallow" . As of 2024, all variants of LG G3 can be upgraded to Android 11 via LineageOS 18.1 Prior to the unveiling of

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2310-457: The market in mid-2013. The September 2013 debut of Apple's 64-bit A7 chip in the iPhone 5S forced Qualcomm to rush out a competing 64-bit solution, despite the capable performance of the Snapdragon 800/801/805, since their existing Krait cores were only 32-bit. The first 64-bit SoCs, the Snapdragon 808 and 810 , were rushed to market using generic Cortex-A57 and Cortex-A53 cores and suffered from overheating problems and throttling, particularly

2365-420: The phone glossy. The rear buttons of the G2 were retained, but with a more circular shape that is separated from the camera area; the new design is intended to prevent users from accidentally smudging the camera lens when using the buttons. The thin bezels of the G3, along with its curved shape, are intended to help improve grip and make the device feel smaller than it actually is, given its screen size. While

2420-576: The phone. The case also enables the use of wireless charging on G3 models sold in Korea and the United States. In February 2015, LG introduced a virtual reality headset shell for the phone known as VR for G3. Compatible with the Google Cardboard ecosystem, it was distributed as a free accessory alongside G3 devices sold in South Korea following its release.. The G3 was met with positive reception from critics. The G3's plastic rear cover

2475-622: The quad-core Tegra 3 was just under 4,000. The quad-core version, APQ8064, was made available in July 2012. It was the first Snapdragon SoC to use Qualcomm's Adreno 320 graphics processing unit (GPU). Adoption of Snapdragon contributed to Qualcomm's transition from a wireless modem company to one that also produces a wider range of hardware and software for mobile devices. In July 2011 Qualcomm acquired certain assets from GestureTek in order to incorporate its gesture recognition intellectual property into Snapdragon SoCs. In mid-2012 Qualcomm announced

2530-480: The resolution 2560 x 1440 has increased in overall usage on Steam by ~0.7% from May 2024, totaling to ~20% of its total userbase. In relation to smartphones , 1440p displays are sometimes marketed as "Quad HD", as it is four times the resolution of 720p high definition . The Vivo Xplay 3S, released December 2013, was the first smartphone to use a 1440p display; by 2015, 1440p had seen wider adoption by high-end flagship smartphones from major companies. An example of

2585-425: The screen is displaying static content, and underclocking the processor when the device is not running processor-intensive applications. With these optimizations, LG demonstrated that the G3 could play video for six and a half hours at full screen brightness on a single charge. The G3 incorporates a "laser autofocus " system, being among the first smartphones to incorporate such a feature. Based on technology that

2640-488: Was being researched for the LG Roboking robotic vacuum cleaner line, but ultimately left unused, the system uses a cone-shaped infrared beam to map the depth and position of objects; this data can be combined with traditional autofocus mechanisms, and face detection capabilities. LG claimed that this system gave the G3 the fastest autofocus time of any smartphone, 276   milliseconds. Other recent phones, such as

2695-699: Was developing the Scorpion central processing unit (CPU) in November 2007. The Snapdragon system on chip (SoC) was announced in November 2006 and included the Scorpion processor, as well as other semiconductors. This also included Qualcomm's first custom Hexagon digital signal processor (DSP). According to a Qualcomm spokesperson, it was named Snapdragon, because "Snap and Dragon sounded fast and fierce." The following month, Qualcomm acquired Airgo Networks for an undisclosed amount; it said Airgo's 802.11a/b/g and 802.11n Wi-Fi technology would be integrated with

2750-399: Was followed by the addition of the 636 to the 600 product family that October, which Qualcomm said would be 40 percent faster than the 630. The 8cx series are SoCs designed for Windows laptops. The first generation 8cx featured two CPU clusters consisting of four Cortex-A76 and A55 CPU cores, respectively. Compared to the comtemporary 855, the first 8cx has a larger 10MB L3 cache and double

2805-467: Was praised for being less susceptible to fingerprint smudging than the G2 — however, LG was criticized for using an imitation metal finish rather than actual metal. In comparison to smartphones explicitly marketed as phablets , such as the Galaxy Note series , the G3 was considered to be more "comfortable" and phone-like for its size due to its compact form and smooth exterior. The high-end hardware of

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2860-663: Was released in 2010 as WQHD, with a 1440p widescreen. The 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Display released in 2010 also had a native resolution of 2560 × 1440, as did the Apple Thunderbolt Display which was sold from July 2011 to June 2016. By 2020, 1440p had expanded to a common resolution for computer gaming, with multiple video cards available that supported high frame rates at that resolution. In early 2021, QHD gaming laptops with fast refresh rates were introduced by multiple computer manufacturers. According to Steam's July 2024 Hardware & Software Survey,

2915-526: Was released in 2019 and built on TSMC 's 7 nanometer process. The Snapdragon 865 supported 5G celluar network through a separate X55 modem. The 765 has integrated 5G. The Snapdragon 888 announced in December 2020 is the first Qualcomm SoC to feature ARM's Cortex-X series CPU architecure. NASA's Ingenuity helicopter , which landed on Mars in 2021, has a Snapdragon 801 processor integrated onboard. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 added support for Wi-Fi 7 . Snapdragon system on chip products typically include

2970-417: Was released in December 2007. The "Krait" microarchitecture was introduced in 2011, allowing each processor core to adjust its speed based on the device's needs. The Snapdragon 800 series was introduced at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show , and prior models were renamed as the 200, 400 and 600 series. Qualcomm re-branded its modem products under the Snapdragon name in February 2015. Qualcomm announced it

3025-418: Was revised with a flatter visual appearance than the G2, "mature" color schemes, new icons and the use of Roboto as the default font. New software features introduced by the G3 include the intelligent personal assistant "Smart Notice"—which presents context-sensitive notifications and suggestions using natural language , the fitness tracker LG Health, an updated "Smart Keyboard" with adjustable key height and

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