LG G Flex 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G Flex 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG G Flex 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Price | $139 | $642 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 15W |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 152 g | 174 g |
| Released | Jan 2015 | Nov 2014 |
Summary: LG G Flex 2 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is ahead on our rating, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, LG G Flex 2 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| LG G Flex 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Type | Curved P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1600 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD+) + 160 pixels for edge screen (~524 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| LG G Flex 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) | Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) | Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 |
| GPU | Adreno 430 | Adreno 420 |
Memory
| LG G Flex 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 16GB or 32GB | — |
| RAM | 2GB or 3GB LPDDR4 RAM | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB (some sources state 128GB) |
| Internal | — | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG G Flex 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Specs | 13 MP, f/2.4, Laser AF, OIS+, dual-LED flash | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec. |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF, OIS |
| Features | — | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| LG G Flex 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Specs | 2.1 MP, f/2.0 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Single | — | 3.7 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | — | Dual video call, Auto HDR |
Battery
| LG G Flex 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po (Lithium Polymer), non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh | — |
| Charging | — | 15W wired (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| LG G Flex 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Dimensions | 149.1 x 75.3 x 7.1-9.4 mm | 151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 152 g | 174 g (6.14 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Build | Curved body, "self-healing" back cover | — |
Comms
| LG G Flex 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX | 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio (market dependent) | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), USB Host | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| Infrared port | — | Yes (IR LED) |
Launch
| LG G Flex 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note Edge |
|---|
| Announced | January 5, 2015 | 2014, September 3 |
| Status | Released February 2015 | Released 2014, November |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, LG G Flex 2 or Samsung Galaxy Note Edge?
LG G Flex 2 — 152 g for the LG G Flex 2 versus 174 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
Which is newer, LG G Flex 2 or Samsung Galaxy Note Edge?
LG G Flex 2 — Jan 2015 for the LG G Flex 2 versus Nov 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
Is the LG G Flex 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge rated higher?
We rate the LG G Flex 2 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge 7/10.
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