LG G4 vs Nokia Lumia 1020
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G4 and the Nokia Lumia 1020, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG G4 | Nokia Lumia 1020 |
|---|
| Price | $30 | $75 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 41 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 155 g | 158 g |
| Released | Apr 2015 | Jul 2013 |
Summary: LG G4 is ahead on battery, screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Nokia Lumia 1020 is ahead on storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? LG G4 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG G4 | Nokia Lumia 1020 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, Quantum IPS | AMOLED, PureMotion HD+ |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density) | 768 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| LG G4 | Nokia Lumia 1020 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI | Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8960) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57) | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 418 | Adreno 225 |
Memory
| LG G4 | Nokia Lumia 1020 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2 TB | No |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB or 64GB |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
Main Camera
| LG G4 | Nokia Lumia 1020 |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (standard), 1/2.6", laser autofocus, OIS | — |
| Features | LED flash, Laser Autofocus, OIS, Color Spectrum Sensor | Xenon flash, LED video light, mechanical shutter, RAW (DNG) capture |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sensor | — | 41 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/1.5" sensor, OIS (PureView, Carl Zeiss optics) |
Selfie Camera
| LG G4 | Nokia Lumia 1020 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | — |
| Video | 1080p | 720p |
| Sensor | — | 1.2 MP, f/2.4 |
Battery
| LG G4 | Nokia Lumia 1020 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh | Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 (adapter not included) | Qi wireless charging (with optional cover) |
Body
| LG G4 | Nokia Lumia 1020 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 148.9 x 76.1 x 9.8 mm | 130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 158 g |
| Build | Plastic body, optional leather back | Polycarbonate body |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| LG G4 | Nokia Lumia 1020 |
|---|
| 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, dual-band, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | — |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | FM Radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTG | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| LG G4 | Nokia Lumia 1020 |
|---|
| Announced | 2015, April 28 | July 2013 |
| Status | Released 2015, April 29 (South Korea), June 2015 (Worldwide) | Discontinued |
| Release Date | — | July 22, 2013 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG G4 or Nokia Lumia 1020?
LG G4 — 3,000 mAh for the LG G4 versus 2,000 mAh for the Nokia Lumia 1020.
Which is lighter, LG G4 or Nokia Lumia 1020?
LG G4 — 155 g for the LG G4 versus 158 g for the Nokia Lumia 1020.
Which is newer, LG G4 or Nokia Lumia 1020?
LG G4 — Apr 2015 for the LG G4 versus Jul 2013 for the Nokia Lumia 1020.
Is the LG G4 or the Nokia Lumia 1020 rated higher?
We rate the LG G4 7/10 and the Nokia Lumia 1020 7/10.
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