With uproar following the next installment of the LG series since the beginning of 2014, we’ve yet to explore how exactly the LG Nexus 5 will stand on its own. As of today, we’re going to be bringing light to the debate if the LG G3 hype is worth the hassle of transferring from prior models. And taking our own perspective on the numerous rumors surrounding the device that has deemed it as a “rival killer.” Taking into consideration is the cumulative price, the unique specs, as well as the prime differentiation between both devices—is LG G3 going to live up to the expectation?
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Design & Specifications
We’ll start with the screen which will reportedly increase from 5.2- to 5.5in which in of itself is an overall improvement. However, it’s the resolution that the LG G3 will offer that’ll most likely pique your interest. The LG G3 could be the first smartphone to come with a QHD resolution of 1440p x 2560p, which is four times that of a 720p screen. The design and casing looks to be rather slim and pleasantly-sized with a comment from PC Advisor that the contour is lighter than most models that LG is offering at the moment.
Following some of the designated rumors it is sad that the LG G3 will be powered by LG’s own octa-core processor called ‘Odin’. This consists of four 2.2GHz Cortex-A15 cores and another four 1.7GHz Cortex-A7 cores. It uses ARM’s big.LITTLE configuration meaning that tasks will be performed by the appropriate cores, therefore saving precious power on the LG G3. In accordance to PhoneArea’s interview with a source from LG the software will, “continuously adapt and learn your usage patterns and habits in order to offer you more personalized information.”
Display & Audio
Not a lot has been said about the display and audio; despite the obvious claims that it will be “high resolution” and impressive. LG is looking into the adaptability of this model in order to bring us the best display and interface possible. With majority of their prior phones being geared toward optimal audio, it’s fair game to assume that we’ll be getting another potential upgrade in terms of sound quality.
Camera
One circulating concept that the LG G3 will offer is an improved camera. Whilst the idea is still up for debate due to contrasting rumors, it is either both the same 13Mp sensor found in the G2 but improved OIS+ (optical image stabilization) technology, or a 16Mp shooter. Either way, it’s a likely assumption that the G3 will offer 4k video recording.
Battery Life
Considering the previous statement above about how the smart implied software is going to regulate the core’s performance, it is a popular hunch that the LG G3 will have an elongated battery life. Hopefully the installed battery will also be powerful enough to carry all of the intended trinkets without draining the system.
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Design & Specifications
The design of the Nexus 5 is reminiscent of the previous LG phones, both slim and long in its dimensions (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in and weighing in at 130g) and comfortable enough to fit against the palm of the user’s hand. Released in November of 2013, the installment itself has yet to reach a year in the mobile market. But it is known for being a reliable mobile platform with a popular consumer base.
It hosts an Android OS, v4.4 (KitKat), which is upgradable to v4.4.2 KitKat and Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 chipset. The Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 gives the Nexus 5 a glossy experience when you’re using multiple apps at once. Or even high-end apps that require a lot of distinct power in able to run without a sudden drop in performance.
Display & Audio
The display is beautiful on the Nexus 5, with True HD IPS+ capacitive touchscreen, and 16M colors alongside its 1080 x 1920 pixels, with 4.95 inches to take into consideration, that’s an average of 445 ppi pixel density. The audio itself is a little outdated, but that doesn’t mean that it is “bad” per-se. It doesn’t maintain the certain level of bells and whistles as some prior models, but it can get the job done for any casual needs.
Camera
What the Nexus 5 does have access too, however is a rather pleasant camera. At 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, optical image stabilization, and LED flash the device has a well-defined picture that rivaled the Samsung Galaxy S4 in an official test at Gsmarena. It outranked the LG G2 by an admirable amount, and is worth some praise for its accuracy. It also features geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, photo sphere, HDR, and dual recording at 1.3MP. Video is not far behind with 1080p at 30fps.
Battery Life
The battery itself is a non-removable Li-Po 2300 mAh battery, and will offer the user up to 17 hours of “talk time.” In comparison to some of the newer models that are coming out on the mobile market, the Nexus 5 isn’t too powerful in terms of battery life. But it definitely could get you through the entire day as long as you’re pacing your calls.
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The price of the Nexus 5 is set around $300 on contract, and will cost you about $450 without if you’re looking to buy it from multiple third-party contributors. While the LG G3 has not been given an official price tag some sources are beginning to hypothesize it’ll be around $599; we’re also able to deduce that the release date will be set around late May. As for which the market will be more compelled to buy, it’ll probably weigh in favor of the LG G3. With all of the probable updates that the next installment is promising, the $300+ dollars you’ll be paying for it is going to be steep. But at the same time, its technology is going to leave the Nexus 5 feeling outdated and useless.
But are the assumptions following the LG G3 going to allure as many customers to it as the theories promise? We’d love to hear your input below!