• 5.2" (1280x960) IPS LCD
  • 2GB
    Snapdragon 800 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 13-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 2610 mAh

The LG Vu 3 phone has a 5.2-inch (1280x960) IPS LCD screen, a 13MP main camera and a 2.1MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2610 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 800 with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductLG Vu 3 (Launched 2013-09-01)
Display5.2" 1280x960 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 13-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 2.1-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 800 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • None
Battery2610 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 132.1 x 85.6 x 9.4 mm (5.20 x 3.37 x 0.37 inches)
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)5.2"
Display/Body Ratio74.1%
Resolution1280x960
Sharpness (PPI)308 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 2
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel13-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • HDR Video
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/60fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2610 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Talk Time13 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 800
Processor ModelMSM8974
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.26 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeNone
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.2.2
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT3 102/51 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head0.5 W/Kg
SAR US Body0.69 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.41 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.47 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
  • IR
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
  • WMA
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • XVID
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

LG Vu 3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the LG Vu 3 was retailing at around $-1 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the LG Vu 3 is not water-tight as we do not see an IP-Rating.
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No, the LG Vu 3 does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but it could be different in Asian markets. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the LG Vu 3 1280x960 resolution is not 4K.
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No, the LG Vu 3 is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the LG Vu 3 does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the LG Vu 3 is a 4G handset that is rated 4G LTE cat3 (102/51 Mbps).
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No, the LG Vu 3 does not work on 5G networks.
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No, the LG Vu 3 does not have a USB C connector.
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Yes, the LG Vu 3 has a removable battery.

LG Vu 3 Benchmarks

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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