LG G4
#1965
LG Nexus 5
#2473Category Breakdown
LG G4
LG Nexus 5
Performance
62.960.7
Camera
82.547.4
Display
60.476.3
Battery
84.881.4
Build
71.886.9
Connectivity
62.262.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.048.6
Summary
- The LG G4 features a larger 5.5-inch display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels compared to the 4.95-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels display of the LG Nexus 5, resulting in a sharper image quality.
- In terms of performance, the G4 is powered by a Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Nexus 5 uses a Snapdragon 800 with 2GB of RAM, giving the G4 an edge in multitasking and processing power.
- The G4's camera is significantly superior with a 16 MP rear sensor and 4K video recording capabilities, compared to the Nexus 5's 8 MP rear camera and 1080p video.
- Battery capacity also favors the G4 with 3000 mAh versus the Nexus 5's 2300 mAh, supporting longer usage.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the G4 starting at Lollipop and upgradable to Nougat, while the Nexus 5 originally shipped with KitKat and is upgradable to Marshmallow, providing a more modern software experience on the G4.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 3 and plastic backs, but the G4 is slightly heavier and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G4
LG Nexus 5
General
Release Date
2015, April 29
2013
Announced
2015, April 28
2013
Description
Versions: H815 (EMEA), H815TR (Turkey), H815T (Hong Kong), H815P (LATAM, South Africa), H812 (Canada), H810 (AT&T), H811 (T-Mobile), LS991 (Sprint), VS986 (Verizon), US991 (US Cellular)
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
4.95"
Type
IPS LCD
True HD IPS+
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 418
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, 3-axis OIS
8 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
1.3 MP, f/2.4, 1/6", 1.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (optional)
Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm
137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
Weight
155 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red, White/Gold
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.92 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI
Android 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer