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 |
|---|
| 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.
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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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