BlackBerry Priv vs LG G4
A spec-by-spec comparison of the BlackBerry Priv and the LG G4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| BlackBerry Priv | LG G4 |
|---|
| Price | $109 | $30 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,410 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 18 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 192 g | 155 g |
| Released | Nov 2015 | Apr 2015 |
Summary: BlackBerry Priv is ahead on battery, main camera. LG G4 is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so LG G4 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| BlackBerry Priv | LG G4 |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, curved edges | IPS LCD, Quantum IPS |
| Size | 5.4 inches, 81.6 cm2 (~71.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~540 ppi density) | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| BlackBerry Priv | LG G4 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (4x1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.82 GHz Cortex-A57) | Hexa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57) |
| GPU | Adreno 418 | Adreno 418 |
Memory
| BlackBerry Priv | LG G4 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2TB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2 TB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| BlackBerry Priv | LG G4 |
|---|
| Single | 18 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), PDAF, OIS | 16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (standard), 1/2.6", laser autofocus, OIS |
| Features | Schneider-Kreuznach optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, Laser Autofocus, OIS, Color Spectrum Sensor |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
Selfie Camera
| BlackBerry Priv | LG G4 |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 720p | 1080p |
Battery
| BlackBerry Priv | LG G4 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0), Wireless charging (Qi/PMA - market dependent) | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 (adapter not included) |
Body
| BlackBerry Priv | LG G4 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 147 x 77.2 x 9.4 mm (5.79 x 3.04 x 0.37 in) (closed) | 148.9 x 76.1 x 9.8 mm |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 155 g |
| Build | Glass weave back, slider mechanism for physical keyboard | Plastic body, optional leather back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| BlackBerry Priv | LG G4 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE, EDR | 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, SlimPort | microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| BlackBerry Priv | LG G4 |
|---|
| Announced | 2015, September 25 | 2015, April 28 |
| Status | Discontinued | Released 2015, April 29 (South Korea), June 2015 (Worldwide) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, BlackBerry Priv or LG G4?
BlackBerry Priv — 3,410 mAh for the BlackBerry Priv versus 3,000 mAh for the LG G4.
Which is lighter, BlackBerry Priv or LG G4?
LG G4 — 192 g for the BlackBerry Priv versus 155 g for the LG G4.
Which is newer, BlackBerry Priv or LG G4?
BlackBerry Priv — Nov 2015 for the BlackBerry Priv versus Apr 2015 for the LG G4.
Is the BlackBerry Priv or the LG G4 rated higher?
We rate the BlackBerry Priv 7/10 and the LG G4 7/10.
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