LG G2 vs Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G2 and the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
|---|
| Price | $35 | $345 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13.2 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 146 g |
| Released | Sep 2013 | Oct 2013 |
Summary: LG G2 is ahead on battery, screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) is ahead on main camera.
★ Which should you buy? LG G2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Pixel Density | ~424 ppi | ~441 ppi |
Platform
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
|---|
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB or 32 GB | 16 GB (International) / 32 GB (Japanese model) |
| Card Slot | No (South Korean variant had microSDXC up to 64GB) | microSDXC, up to 64 GB |
Main Camera
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, OIS, autofocus | 13.2 MP (Japanese model) / 13 MP (International), AF, LED flash |
| Features | LED flash | Zero Shutter Lag, BSI, Dual-shot mode, Sound-Shot mode |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K (3840x2160) @30fps (Japanese model) |
Selfie Camera
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP, f/2.6 | 2.1 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm | 137 x 70 x 8.6 mm (5.39 x 2.76 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 143 g | 146 g (5.15 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Colors | — | Coral Pink, Satin White, Lapis Blue |
Comms
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
|---|
| 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, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) |
Launch
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
|---|
| Announced | August 7, 2013 | October 2013 |
| Status | Released September 2013 | Released December 2013 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG G2 or Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075)?
LG G2 — 3,000 mAh for the LG G2 versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075).
Which is lighter, LG G2 or Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075)?
LG G2 — 143 g for the LG G2 versus 146 g for the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075).
Which is newer, LG G2 or Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075)?
Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) — Sep 2013 for the LG G2 versus Oct 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075).
Is the LG G2 or the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) rated higher?
We rate the LG G2 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) 8/10.
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