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LG G2
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Samsung Galaxy S4
16 GB| Global Score | |
| 73.7 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 | Android 4.4.2, 4.3, 4.2.2 |
| 2013-08-07 | 2013-03-14 |
| 5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches | 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Blue, Red and White |
| -- | Polycarbonate |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 150.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 424 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 29.00mm focal length | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 9.24 | 9.02 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7.1 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 2600mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 833 hours standby time 26.5 hours talk time | 17 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S4 is just a bit better than the LG G2, having a overall score of 76.1 against 73.7. These devices use the same Android 4.4.2 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't notice any differences regarding operating system features. The Galaxy S4 construction is thinner and a bit lighter than LG G2, although both of them were released only a couple of months apart.
The LG G2 counts with a bit more vivid screen than Galaxy S4, because although it has a bit lower number of pixels per screen inch, and they both have exactly the same 1920 x 1080px resolution, the LG G2 also counts with a little bit bigger display. The Galaxy S4 has just a bit bigger memory capacity for applications and games than LG G2, although it has just 16 GB internal memory.
The LG G2 features a little faster processing unit than Galaxy S4, and although they both have 4 cores and the same RAM memory amount, the LG G2 also has a much better GPU working at 450 megahertz. The LG G2 counts with a little longer battery lifetime than Galaxy S4, because it has 3000mAh of battery capacity instead of 2600mAh.
LG G2 takes slightly better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy S4, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not recommended for shooting photographs or videos in low-light situations, and they both have a 13 mega pixels back camera, the same (Full HD) video resolution and a same size back camera sensor, the LG G2 also counts with faster 60 frames per second video frame rates.
Even being the best phone of the ones we are comparing here, Samsung Galaxy S4 is also a bit cheaper, making buying this phone a simple decision.
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