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Global Score
73.779.3
Basic Information
LGSamsung
Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2Android 5.1
2013-08-072015-08-13
5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches6.03 x 3.00 x 0.30 inches
5.04 ounces6.03 ounces
Black and WhiteBlack, Gold, Gray and White
--Glass; metal
Scratch-Resistant GlassScratch-Resistant Glass
$ 159.00$ 415.00
Display / Screen
5.2 inches5.7 inches
1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD)1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K)
IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
424 pixels per inch515 pixels per inch
450 cd/m2 brightness--
Capacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch
9.59.4
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipsetExynos 7 Octa 7420 chipset
Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processorARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Single-Core 2100 MHz) processor
2 GB (800 MHz) RAM4 GB RAM
Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPUARM Mali-T760 MP8 GPU
9.278.46
Storage
32 GB internal memory64 GB internal memory
No SD card slotNo SD card slot
5.87.7
Camera
13.00 MP + 2.10 MP16.00 MP + 5.00 MP
f/2.40 aperturef/1.90 aperture
29.00mm focal length28.00mm focal length
0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor
1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution
--2560 x 1440 (60 fps) (Quad HD / 2K) slow motion video
9.2410.01
Networks
Wi-FiWi-Fi
Mobile HotspotMobile Hotspot
LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMALTE-A (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA
Micro SIMNano SIM
7.16.8
Battery Life
3000mAh Li-Polymer Battery3000mAh Li - Ion Battery
Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Wireless ChargingWireless Charging
696 hours standby time
17.9 hours talk time
336 hours standby time
22 hours talk time
4.964.96
Other Features
Bluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 4.2
GPSGPS
NFCNFC
Infra-red port--
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor

Comparison review

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is a little bit better than the LG G2, getting a score of 79.3 against 73.7. Samsung Galaxy Note 5's body is incredibly newer and somewhat thinner than LG G2's, but it is somewhat heavier. Both devices in this comparison come with Android operating system, but Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has newer 5.1 version while LG G2 has Android 4.4.2 version.

The LG G2 features a slightly better looking display than Samsung Galaxy Note 5, although it has a much lower resolution of 1920 x 1080px, a little worse screen pixel density and a little smaller display. The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 features a lot bigger memory capacity to install games and applications than LG G2, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory.

LG G2 features a bit better processing power than Galaxy Note 5, because although it has a lower amount of RAM, it also counts with a higher number of cores and an additional graphics co-processor. The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and LG G2 both have very similar batteries duration. The Galaxy Note 5 has a bit better camera than LG G2, because it has a higher 16 mega-pixels resolution camera, a lot larger aperture, a lot higher 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and a bigger back-facing camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors.

Although Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the LG G2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the LG G2. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy LG G2, giving up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your money.




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