LG Optimus G Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus G Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 |
|---|
| Price | $6,364 | $335 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 3,140 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | 182 g |
| Released | Apr 2013 | May 2013 |
Summary: LG Optimus G Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 is ahead on ram (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus G Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 |
|---|
| Type | True HD IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.8 inches, 93.3 cm2 (~70.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~190 ppi density) |
| Pixel Density | ~401 ppi | — |
Platform
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 | Broadcom BCM28155 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
Memory
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 16GB/32GB, 2GB RAM | 8GB storage, 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, autofocus, LED flash | 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash |
| Features | Geo-tagging, face detection, panorama, HDR | Geotagging, face and smile detection, Beauty Face, Best Photo, Continuous shot, Best face, Sound& Shot, Panorama, Sports |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP | 1.9 MP |
| Video | 720p@30fps | No |
Battery
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery |
| Capacity | 3140 mAh | — |
| Removable | Yes | — |
Body
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 150.2 x 76.1 x 9.4 mm | 162.6 x 82.4 x 9.0 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 182 g |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 |
|---|
| 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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 |
|---|
| Announced | February 2013 | April 2013 |
| Status | Released 2013, April | Released May 2013 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus G Pro or Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8?
LG Optimus G Pro — 3,140 mAh for the LG Optimus G Pro versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8.
Which has more RAM, LG Optimus G Pro or Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8?
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 — 2 GB for the LG Optimus G Pro versus 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8.
Which is lighter, LG Optimus G Pro or Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8?
LG Optimus G Pro — 172 g for the LG Optimus G Pro versus 182 g for the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8.
Which is newer, LG Optimus G Pro or Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8?
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 — Apr 2013 for the LG Optimus G Pro versus May 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8.
Is the LG Optimus G Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus G Pro 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 5/10.
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