Despite that el Nexus 5 and the LG G2 share some characteristics, the differences that separate both teams are really marked, and that is that the Korean firm has continued very different lines for the conception of your own product and that of the manufactured device commissioned by Google. Today we collect a series of materials that can give us the clues to the path that each of the terminals travels.
Lately the idea that the Nexus 5 it's kind of a little brother (or cheap version) of the G2. There is no doubt that LG has put a special affection when it comes to outlining his flagship while the Google terminal is guided by completely different concepts. Let's take a closer look at them.
Size and layout
At the G2, it is clear that LG has wanted to offer the largest possible screen on a standard size phone. This is a trend that we have been appreciating for a long time, the size of high-end equipment has not varied too much, however, most of them go gaining inches generation after generation. The Korean firm has done a spectacular job in this regard.
El Nexus 5 participates in this philosophy and although its appearance may turn out to be similar to that of the LG G2, we believe that its general lines are closer to those of the Nexus 4, seeking greater continuity and characteristic identity of Google products. This terminal does not have such an extremely polished design. It has a thicker profile and wider frames.
Leaving aside the position of the physical buttons, the back shows some divergences. Both teams use the plastic for its construction but while the LG G2 offers a more glass-like appearance, the soft touch of the Nexus 5 Remember, again, other Google products such as the Nexus 7 (2013) or the 10.
Screen and display
This is an aspect in which we can also appreciate differentiating nuances. Obviously, the size is significant. The LG G2 has 5,2 inches, while the Nexus 5 stays in 4,95. They both have the same number of pixels 1920 × 1080, so the dpi rate reaches a somewhat higher density in the Google terminal (445 vs 423).
Likewise, the two start from the same technology IPS LCDHowever, in terms of direct view we appreciate how LG has done more to optimize the dashboard. your own team. It is not something too significant, but as discussed in the video, by tilting both screens, you can detect a greater distortion of the colors in the Nexus 5.
Cameras
The camera of both devices is practically identical in terms of technical specifications. The only difference lies in the higher resolution in the case of the LG G2, which reaches the 13 Mpx, while the Nexus 5 stays in 8 Mpx. Where we do find different approaches is in the field of software. The G2 has considerably more options for capture and filters. We love the Nexus 5 photospheres.
Operating system and interface
The most pronounced difference can be seen in this section. The Nexus 5 has the latest version of Android, 4.4 Kitkat, which integrates the Google Experience Launcher, with exclusive functions for managing Google Now and a minimalist, pure and fast interface.
On the contrary, the software of the LG G2 It can be a bit cluttered and, like Samsung's TochWiz, implements a large number of default functions that allow advanced use of the device. This terminal also provides a number of customizations interesting.
On the other hand, LG it has not garnered very good fame as far as updates are concerned. Users of the Korean firm often complain about the little attention they receive in this regard. With Google we make sure we receive the next Android installments in a matter of a couple of weeks or a month at the most.
Processor and performance
This aspect could be discussed at length and it is that, although both computers have the same processor, a Snapdragon 800 quad-core 2,3GHz accompanied by 2GB of RAM, the results in the tests of AnTuTu They tend to be very favorable to the LG G2.
The following video shows how the Nexus 5 achieves a score of 25.000 points (below even the Galaxy S4 with a Snapdragon 600). The LG G2, on the other hand, reaches the 31.000 points.
The explanation to this mystery may have to do with a question of optimizations very simple. The Google terminal surely sacrifices some power to balance the consumption of having Google Now always pending our orders, while the LG G2 should not worry about such a contingency.
Anyway, a little later in the recording we can appreciate how the responsiveness and speed When it comes to loading pages, it is practically identical, therefore, we should not give an exaggerated importance to the results of the benchmarks. What is lost in a section, is gana in other.