Going over today’s smart devices it’s always a good idea to compare it to another smart device. Today we go over the two smart devices to see which out performs who, going over the design, display, sound, camera and battery life. Getting into as much detail as we can from processors to graphics to general user experience.
Google Nexus 5
The Google Nexus 5 has been released in November, 2013 and is the fifth addition to the smartphone line of Google. Designed by the creators of Android, the smart device definitely delivers a great mobile experience, but even if it seems like a clear winner against the LG G2, is it actually that outstanding?
Design
The smart device has a sleek look with a few major differences from its predecessor. Instead of the textured backside panel, Google have decided to go with the more clear stylish choice. Also bigger in size, the LG Google Nexus 5 has dimensions of 5.43 x 2.27 x 0.34 inches and due to its design it is pretty easy to grip and use with one hand. Moreover, when extensively used it doesn’t become tiresome to the hand due to its 130 grams of weight.
Specifications
With its powerful Quad-Core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 processor that is backed up by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM, the LG Google Nexus 5 is able to run virtually any application on the Android market. From high-end mobile games to various lifestyle applications, the smart device is able to provide you with a smooth experience, because of its powerful hardware.
Display & Camera
The display of the LG Google Nexus 5 is a 4.95 inch one with overall pixel density of about 445 ppi making its resolution size as much as 1080 x 1920 pixels. The True HD IPS+ technology delivers astounding multimedia experience with its true to life colors and great brightness and contrast options.
Moreover, the 8MP camera featured on the Google Nexus 5 lets you capture every moment from your life in an astonishing quality due to the ton of features that back it up. Even though compared to the smartphones today that are able to record videos at the futuristic UltraHD, the videos recorded by the Nexus 5 are nonetheless perfect for any enthusiast at 1080p and 30FPS.
Battery Life
The LG Google Nexus 5 features a non-removable Li-Po 2300 mAh battery. Even though at first glance it doesn’t seem powerful enough, it gives the smart device a decent battery life. The smartphone is able to withstand over 300 hours in standby mode, about eight hours of video playback and as much as 3 hours of 3D gaming.
LG G2
Released a few months prior to the Nexus 5, in September, the LG G2 is a powerful addition to the LG G smartphone line. However, even though made by the same manufacturer could G2 compete with the official Nexus device for the role of best android device in the mid price range?
Design
The LG G2 design is a powerful combination of comfort and style. Easy to grip and hold with one hand the device is 5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches in size. Moreover as it only weighs about 143 grams, the smartphone isn’t tiresome to the hand even when extensively used.
Specifications
The true power of the LG G2 is in its Quad-Core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 processor that is backed up by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU. As it is running Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) that is upgradable to the latest KitKat version, much as the Nexus 5, the smartphone is able to run virtually any application on the official Android OS markets as well as high-end mobile games.
Display & Camera
One of the main differences between the LG G2 and the Nexus 5 is the True HD-IPS display featured on the G2 that is slightly larger having a 5.2 inch panel. Visible under any lighting conditions and giving off true to life colors, the screen has an overall pixel density of about 424 ppi, making its resolution size 1080 x 1920 pixels.
Another major difference between the two devices is the 13 MP camera that is featured on the LG G2. Although at first glance it may not see that huge of a setback for the Nexus 5, the camera on the G2 is not only better in MP size, but in lens quality and features. Capturing unique photos, the camera is also able to record videos in 1080p at 60 FPS with HDR, stereo sound recording as well as video stabilization, further enhancing the multimedia experience.
Battery Life
The battery featured on the LG G2 is better than the one on the Nexus 5 as well, being a non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh One. The battery lets you enjoy as much as 5 hours of 3D gaming, 9 hours of video playback, up to 900 hours in standby mode and 17 hours of talk time on the smart device.
Overall
Even though the LG Google Nexus 5 is designed by Google, the official creators of Android and has been released in November, the LG G2 manages offers you a better multimedia experience with its perfect camera and display and prolonged battery life. However, as both devices are available at different prices through retailers around the world and the Nexus 5 is nonetheless a perfect Android OS smart device, everything comes down to which smartphone will you choose and how much are you willing to spend.