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LG G2
T-MobileD801
Samsung Galaxy S4
LTE Korea 32 GBE330S
| Global Score | |
| 73.7 | 78.2 |
| 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 | 4.62 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Blue, Red and White |
| -- | Polycarbonate |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 150.00 | $ 155.00 |
| 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 800 (8974) chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 7.56 |
| 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 Samsung Galaxy S4 is just a bit better than the LG G2, having a 78.2 score against 73.7. Both phones we are comparing have the same Android 4.4.2 OS, so you shouldn't perceive any differences regarding OS features. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a thinner and a bit lighter phone than the LG G2, even when they were released only a couple of months apart.
The LG G2 counts with a slightly better screen than Samsung Galaxy S4, because although it has a just a little worse pixel density, and they both have the same exact 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, the LG G2 also counts with a quite larger display. Samsung Galaxy S4 counts with a much greater memory capacity to install applications and games than LG G2. They have the same 32 GB internal memory.
Galaxy S4 and LG G2 both have similar processing units, both have the same number of cores, 2 GB of RAM and a 450 MHz GPU. The LG G2 captures just a bit better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy S4, because although it has a tinier aperture, and they both have the same back-facing camera sensor size, the same video resolution and a same resolution back facing camera, the LG G2 also counts with better video frame rate.
LG G2 counts with a bit longer battery performance than Galaxy S4, because it has 3000mAh of battery capacity instead of 2600mAh.
Samsung Galaxy S4 is a little more expensive than LG G2, but you can get a better phone for that few more dollars.
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