Question: what is the difference between 3g and lte capable phones?
Answer: In theory, LTE can be up to ten times faster than 3G. In practice, the actual network speed will vary based on network load and signal strength. Even if LTE does not meet its theoretical speed, it is still much faster than 3G. ... LTE = Long Term Evolution is a 4G technology but it came into use as 3G was on cusp of 4G.