Overall Score
43.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3146)43.4
Performance(#4156)61.0
Camera(#1218)66.2
Display(#3082)69.6
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#558)82.7
Connectivity(#2139)64.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring LG G2
Short Review
- The LG G2 features a sleek design with dimensions of 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 143g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 2 on the front and a plastic back and frame.
- It sports a 5.2-inch True HD-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, a quad-core 2.26 GHz CPU, and an Adreno 330 GPU, paired with 2GB of RAM for efficient multitasking.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with optical image stabilization and can record 1080p video at 60fps, while the front camera is 2.1 MP.
- A 3000 mAh battery provides adequate power, though it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 4.2.2, upgradeable to 5.0.2, with a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC support.
- It does not support 5G and has a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- Available colors include black, white, red, and gold, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
- Overall, the LG G2 combines solid performance and a vibrant display in a compact design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionVersions: D800 (AT&T); D802 (Europe); D801 (T-Mobile); D802TA (Australia); D803 (Canada); VS980 (Verizon); LS980 (Sprint)
Display
Size5.2"
TypeTrue HD-IPS + LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera2.1 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm (5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight143 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.50 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass