LG Nexus 4 vs LG Optimus G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Nexus 4 and the LG Optimus G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Nexus 4 | LG Optimus G |
|---|
| Price | $10 | $23 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,100 mAh | 2,100 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 139 g | 145 g |
| Released | Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 |
Summary: LG Nexus 4 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). LG Optimus G is ahead on storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, LG Nexus 4 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| LG Nexus 4 | LG Optimus G |
|---|
| Type | True HD-IPS+ LCD | True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 62.9 cm² (~68.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.7 inches, 62.9 cm2 (~69.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~318 ppi density) | 768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~318 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
Platform
| LG Nexus 4 | LG Optimus G |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | Adreno 320 |
| OS | Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop) | Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
Memory
| LG Nexus 4 | LG Optimus G |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 8GB or 16GB | 16GB or 32GB |
| RAM | 2GB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC, up to 64GB (AT&T, Japan & Taiwan models only) |
Main Camera
| LG Nexus 4 | LG Optimus G |
|---|
| Modules | Single 8 MP | Single |
| Features | Autofocus, LED flash, Photo Sphere | Autofocus, LED flash, BSI sensor, HDR, panorama, continuous shot, Time Machine Camera |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Resolution | — | 13 MP or 8 MP (market/carrier dependent) |
Selfie Camera
| LG Nexus 4 | LG Optimus G |
|---|
| Modules | Single 1.3 MP | — |
| Video | 720p | 720p@30fps |
| Resolution | — | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| LG Nexus 4 | LG Optimus G |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh (most variants) |
| Charging | Standard wired charging, wireless charging | — |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 320 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 15 h 30 min (3G) |
Body
| LG Nexus 4 | LG Optimus G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm (5.27 x 2.70 x 0.36 in) | 131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.19 x 2.71 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 139 g (4.90 oz) | 145 g (5.11 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), glass back, plastic frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 2), glass back ('Crystal Reflection' finish), plastic frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Colors | Black, White | — |
Comms
| LG Nexus 4 | LG Optimus G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (Android Beam) | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort HDMI) | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| LG Nexus 4 | LG Optimus G |
|---|
| Announced | October 29, 2012 | September 19, 2012 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Release Date | November 13, 2012 | — |
| Original OS | Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, LG Nexus 4 or LG Optimus G?
LG Nexus 4 — 139 g for the LG Nexus 4 versus 145 g for the LG Optimus G.
Is the LG Nexus 4 or the LG Optimus G rated higher?
We rate the LG Nexus 4 8/10 and the LG Optimus G 8/10.
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