LG and Motorola are two of the best manufacturers of top notch smartphones, it's just quite surprising how these two companies still remain underrated in the past years. But if you're on the look out to buy a new smartphone, the "Motorola Nexus 6" and the "LG G3" are two of the best phones to choose from. Let's compare the two phones so you can determine which one's the best fit for you.
"Motorola Nexus 6" vs "LG G3" Display and Size
The "Motorola Nexus 6" has a measurement of 6.27 x 3.27 x .4 inches with a weight of 184 g. The "LG G3" on the other hand is lighter in weight and smaller in size than the "Nexus 6" with a measurement of 5.76 x 2.94 x .35 inches and a weight of 149 g. The two phones share the same display resolution of 1440 x 2560 but the "LG G3" has a higher PPI of 538 pixel density. The "Motorola Nexus 6" only has a PPI of 493 pixel density, which isn't bad at all as it is still way higher than most flagship phones. Both phones are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
"Motorola Nexus 6" vs "LG G3" Platform and Memory
"Motorola Nexus 6" runs Android v5.0 Lollipop and it is upgradable to v5.1. It is powered by Snapdragon 805 with a Quad core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 CPU and it has a RAM of 3 GB with internal storage of 32/64 GB. The "LG G3" on the other hand runs Android v4.4.2 KitKat that is upgradable to v.5.0 Lollipop. It uses a Snapdragon 801 chipset with a Quad core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 CPU and it has a 2 GB RAM for its 16 GB storage variant, and a 3 GB RAM for its 32 GB variant. Among "Motorola Nexus 6" and "LG G3", only the "LG G3" has a microSD slot for up to 128 GB memory.
"Motorola Nexus 6" vs "LG G3" Cameras
These two smartphones aren't too far apart from each other when it comes to camera specs. Both of them have a 13 MP rear camera with OIS, autofocus, and dual LED flash and both of them share the same front cam quality. The "Motorola Nexus 6" has a 2 MP front camera while the "LG G3" has a 2.1 MP front cam.
"Motorola Nexus 6" vs "LG G3" Battery
"Motorola Nexus 6" uses a Li Po 3220 mAh battery with up to 24 hours talk time and 70 hours endurance rating while the "LG G3" uses a Li Ion 3000 mAh battery with up to 21 hours of talk time and 63 hours endurance rating.
"Motorola Nexus 6" vs "LG G3" Features
Both phones can be wirelessly charged. However, only the "LG G3" has an FM radio. The "Motorola Nexus 6" on the other hand, boasts of its water resistant build.
"Motorola Nexus 6" comes in two colors, Midnight Blue and Cloud White while the "LG G3" comes in six colors (Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red, and Blue Steel)
"Motorola Nexus 6" vs "LG G3" Price and Verdict
The "Motorola Nexus 6" is at around 540 Euro while the "LG G3" is just half as expensive with a tag of 300 Euro. Considering the price difference, it looks like the "LG G3" is a better option among the two. It has a better display and it is lighter in weight. But "Motorola Nexus 6" is also a good deal if you don't mind the price. It has a better battery life plus it is water resistant.