LG G4
#2328
Samsung Galaxy A23
#1809Category Breakdown
LG G4
Samsung Galaxy A23
Performance
57.962.5
Camera
50.049.5
Display
70.572.5
Battery
61.563.0
Build
79.877.8
Overall
61.262.9
Summary
- The LG G4 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 has a larger 6.6-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smoother scrolling.
- In terms of performance, the G4 is powered by a Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB of RAM, whereas the A23 utilizes a more recent Snapdragon 680 with options for up to 8GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The G4's camera system includes a 16 MP rear camera with OIS and 4K video recording, while the A23 boasts a 50 MP main camera with OIS and additional ultrawide, macro, and depth sensors, though both have an 8 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the A23 at 5000 mAh compared to the G4's 3000 mAh, with faster charging at 25W versus 18W.
- Software-wise, the G4 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 7.0), while the A23 comes with Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G4
Samsung Galaxy A23
General
Release Date
2015, April 29
2022, March 04
Announced
2015, April 28
2022, March 04
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"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 418
Adreno 610
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, 3-axis OIS
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (optional)
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm
165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight
155 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red, White/Gold
Black, White, Peach, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes