LG Optimus G Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note II
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus G Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note II, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note II |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,140 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | 183 g |
| Released | Apr 2013 | Oct 2012 |
Summary: LG Optimus G Pro is ahead on battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Note II is ahead on our rating.
★ 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 Note II |
|---|
| Type | True HD IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | HD Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~68.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) |
| Pixel Density | ~401 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
Platform
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note II |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 | Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | Mali-400MP4 |
Memory
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note II |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 16GB/32GB, 2GB RAM | 16GB/32GB/64GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note II |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, autofocus, LED flash | 8 MP, f/2.6, AF |
| Features | Geo-tagging, face detection, panorama, HDR | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note II |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP | 1.9 MP |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Battery
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note II |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable |
| Capacity | 3140 mAh | — |
| Removable | Yes | — |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note II |
|---|
| Dimensions | 150.2 x 76.1 x 9.4 mm | 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm (5.95 x 3.17 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 172 g | 183 g (6.46 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Build | — | Plastic body, Corning Gorilla Glass 2 front |
Comms
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note II |
|---|
| 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, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | — | Stereo FM radio, RDS (N7100 model only) |
Launch
| LG Optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note II |
|---|
| Announced | February 2013 | August 2012 |
| Status | Released 2013, April | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus G Pro or Samsung Galaxy Note II?
LG Optimus G Pro — 3,140 mAh for the LG Optimus G Pro versus 3,100 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Which is lighter, LG Optimus G Pro or Samsung Galaxy Note II?
LG Optimus G Pro — 172 g for the LG Optimus G Pro versus 183 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Which is newer, LG Optimus G Pro or Samsung Galaxy Note II?
LG Optimus G Pro — Apr 2013 for the LG Optimus G Pro versus Oct 2012 for the Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Is the LG Optimus G Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note II rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus G Pro 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note II 8/10.
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