Google Nexus 5 vs LG G2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Nexus 5 and the LG G2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Nexus 5 | LG G2 |
|---|
| Price | $6,779 | $35 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.95 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 130 g | 143 g |
| Released | Oct 2013 | Sep 2013 |
Summary: Google Nexus 5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). LG G2 is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? LG G2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Google Nexus 5 | LG G2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.95 inches (marketed as 5-inch) | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Pixel Density | 445 ppi | ~424 ppi |
Platform
| Google Nexus 5 | LG G2 |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330, 450 MHz | Adreno 330 |
| OS | Original: Android 4.4 KitKat; Upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 5.0.2 Lollipop |
Memory
| Google Nexus 5 | LG G2 |
|---|
| RAM | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16GB or 32GB | 16 GB or 32 GB |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Card Slot | — | No (South Korean variant had microSDXC up to 64GB) |
Main Camera
| Google Nexus 5 | LG G2 |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.4 aperture, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size, Autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, OIS, autofocus |
Selfie Camera
| Google Nexus 5 | LG G2 |
|---|
| Modules | 1.3 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.4 aperture, 1/6" sensor size, 1.9µm pixel size | — |
| Single | — | 2.1 MP, f/2.6 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Nexus 5 | LG G2 |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po | Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh |
| Capacity | 2300 mAh | — |
| Charging | 5W wired | — |
| Talk time | Up to 17 hours | — |
| Standby time | Up to 300 hours | — |
| Internet use | Up to 8.5 hours on Wi-Fi, up to 7 hours on LTE | — |
Body
| Google Nexus 5 | LG G2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in) | 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) | 143 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate back, ceramic buttons | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| Google Nexus 5 | LG G2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 (with A2DP) | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort) | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Nexus 5 | LG G2 |
|---|
| Announced | October 31, 2013 | August 7, 2013 |
| Status | Discontinued (production ended December 2014) | Released September 2013 |
| OS at launch | Android 4.4 KitKat | — |
| Latest OS update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Nexus 5 or LG G2?
LG G2 — 2,300 mAh for the Google Nexus 5 versus 3,000 mAh for the LG G2.
Which is lighter, Google Nexus 5 or LG G2?
Google Nexus 5 — 130 g for the Google Nexus 5 versus 143 g for the LG G2.
Which is newer, Google Nexus 5 or LG G2?
Google Nexus 5 — Oct 2013 for the Google Nexus 5 versus Sep 2013 for the LG G2.
Is the Google Nexus 5 or the LG G2 rated higher?
We rate the Google Nexus 5 7/10 and the LG G2 8/10.
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