LG G2 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G2 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Price | $35 | $54 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 130 g |
| Released | Sep 2013 | Feb 2014 |
Summary: LG G2 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? LG G2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Pixel Density | ~424 ppi | ~441 ppi |
Platform
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (upgradable to 4.4.2 KitKat, planned upgrade to 5.0 Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) | Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 320 |
Memory
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB or 32 GB | — |
| Card Slot | No (South Korean variant had microSDXC up to 64GB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | — | 16GB/32GB/64GB, 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, OIS, autofocus | 13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps, dual-video recording |
Selfie Camera
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP, f/2.6 | 2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, dual video call |
Battery
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery |
| Talk time | — | Up to 17 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 62 h |
Body
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Dimensions | 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm | 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 143 g | 130 g |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back (faux leather), plastic frame |
Comms
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| 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, EDR, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| LG G2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Announced | August 7, 2013 | January 2014 (Black Edition) |
| Status | Released September 2013 | Available February 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG G2 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition?
LG G2 — 3,000 mAh for the LG G2 versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition.
Which is lighter, LG G2 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition — 143 g for the LG G2 versus 130 g for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition.
Which is newer, LG G2 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition — Sep 2013 for the LG G2 versus Feb 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition.
Is the LG G2 or the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition rated higher?
We rate the LG G2 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition 6/10.
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