LG G2
#3146
LG G5
#2486Category Breakdown
LG G2
LG G5
Performance
61.067.2
Camera
66.283.6
Display
69.660.4
Battery
24.223.0
Build
82.776.7
Connectivity
64.570.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.448.5
Summary
- The LG G2 features a 5.2-inch True HD-IPS + LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the LG G5 has a slightly larger 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel count.
- In terms of performance, the G2 is powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the G5 utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 820 with 4GB of RAM, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- The G2's camera offers a 13 MP rear sensor with OIS, while the G5 boasts a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP wide-angle lens and an 8 MP secondary lens, allowing for more versatile photography.
- Battery capacity is 3000 mAh in the G2 compared to 2800 mAh in the G5, but the G5 supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run different Android versions, with the G2 starting on Android 4.2.2 and the G5 on Android 6.0.1, providing a more modern software experience on the latter.
- The G5 also features a more premium build with an aluminum back and frame, compared to the G2's plastic construction.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G2
LG G5
General
Release Date
2013
2016, April 01
Announced
2013
2016, February 21
Description
Versions: D800 (AT&T); D802 (Europe); D801 (T-Mobile); D802TA (Australia); D803 (Canada); VS980 (Verizon); LS980 (Sprint)
Versions: H850 (Europe); LG G5 Speed H858 (Taiwan); VS987 (Verizon); H820 (AT&T); LS992 (Sprint); H830 (T-Mobile); US992 (US Cellular); VodafoneAlso known as LG G5 Dual H860N with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.2"
5.3"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~554 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm, 1/3.6", no AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm (5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Weight
143 g
159 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gold
Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE Cat9 (3CA) 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 5 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer