Although there are other terminals Android Exceptional like the HTC One or the Xperia Z, the Galaxy S4 is without a doubt the clearest dominator of the ecosystem today. However, the LG G2 It comes to stand up to it, with an improved processor, a somewhat larger screen and its own software details that can compete with those of Samsung without any complex. We face the flagships of the two Korean manufacturers in a comparison.
Many users may criticize LG for trying to imitate Samsung in various ways. In fact, if we look at the external appearance of the Optimus G Pro and Galaxy Note 2, we find two very similar phablets. However, LG wanted to mark its ground with the G2 and has introduced some well-worked elements of its own. Let's go step by step.
Designer
The Galaxy S4 has a continuous line with respect to the previous terminals of Samsung. Of course, each generation that passes, the screen gains ground by increasing its size (4,99 inches) and making the frame lose some of its presence. The measurements of the terminal are: 13,6 cm x 6,9 cm and 7,9 mm thick.
The LG G2 has innovated in this section. To begin with, it has detached from the physical buttons on the front and has brought the volume controls to the back cover. In addition, its screen shows a size, unpublished to date, of 5,2 inches. That, however, takes a toll (not too much) to the measurements of the equipment: 13,8 cm x 7,1 cm and 8,9 mm thick.
In short, the Galaxy S4 is more compact and thinner, while the LG G2 bet on a larger screen without any kind of button around it.
Screen
Despite the differences in size that we have mentioned, the resolution of both panels is identical reaching the Full HD standard that 1080p marks. However, being smaller, the pixel density is higher on the Galaxy S4, 441 dpi vs 423 dpi. The screen type is AMOLED in the case of the Samsung phablet and IPS LCD In LG's case, as other Android Help media outlets have noted, the former has better contrast and the latter a higher number of subpixels, so it's practically a matter of taste whether users prefer one or the other.
Unlimited
The LG G2 mounts the best Qualcomm processor to date, a Snapdragon 800 at 2,26 GHz, while the Samsung terminal (in Spain) has a somewhat less powerful model from the same manufacturer, a Snapdragon 600 at 1,9 GHz. In the AnTuTu benchmarks the first Has got 2.7750 points and the second 2.5900 points. Both have 2GB of RAM.
Regarding the operating system, both manufacturers are distinguished by offering quite interesting functions of their own. The Galaxy S4 has various settings for the gesture control and the camera. Those of the G2 we have detailed them this morning, it also introduces new gestures and the ability to link text messages with locations, appointments, searches, etc.
Otherwise they both run Android 4.2.
Autonomy
The LG G2 has a higher load capacity, 3.000 mAhObviously, this penalizes the terminal a bit in terms of its thickness. Either way, we must wait for real tests to begin to appear to determine what its consumption is like. The one on the Galaxy S4 is pretty good; has a little less capacity, 2.600 mAh, but it offers the extra possibility of charging it wirelessly.
Conclusions
The Samsung Galaxy S4 it was quite possibly the best terminal of the first half of the year, with the permission of the HTC One. However, its launch occurred when the Snapdragon 800 was not yet ready to run on commercial devices. A self-made processor such as 5 Exynos Octa It is almost as powerful as Qualcomm's most advanced, but it does not support 4G networks and it has not been distributed in a large number of countries.
El LG G2 It arrives with a beast inside and it is normal that today it seems superior to most of the competitors. The proprietary software details are spot on and the major your screen size it is also something the consumer will appreciate. However, we do not know how convenient it will be to access the physical buttons on the rear.