As more overrated as the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" is, you wouldn't think that a smaller phone such as the "LG G4" can compete with it. Well, it turns out that these two phones have more things in common than you would expect. We all know and love the "LG G4" for its total package, and we also know how top notch the "Galaxy Note 5" is, so it's just right to choose between these two if you're looking to get a new smartphone.
"LG G4" and "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" BODY and DISPLAY
The "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" is absolutely the bigger one between the two. It has a dimension of 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm while the "LG G4" has a measurement of 148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm. Being the smaller phone between the two, the "LG G4" weighs lighter with 155 g weight compared to "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" which weighs around 170 g.
"Samsung Galaxy Note 5" has a display size of 5.7 inch while the "LG G4" only has 5.5 inch display. These two phones share the same resolution of 1440 x 2560 with the "LG G4" having a higher PPI density of 538 as the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" only has 518 PPI.
Furthremore, the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" uses the Corning Gorilla Glass 4 while the "LG G4" uses the previous version of the glass protection. Additionally, the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" uses Super AMOLED screen while the "LG G4" uses an IPS LCD capacitive screen.
"LG G4" and "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" PLATFORM, MEMORY
Both the "LG G4" and the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" run Android Lollipop v5.1.1 but the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" is powered by Exynos 7420 while the "LG G4" uses a Snapdragon 808 chipset. As for the CPU of both phones, the "LG G4" uses Quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 & dual-core 1.82 GHz Cortex-A57 while the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" uses Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57.
The "LG G4" comes with 32 GB storage with 3 GB RAM while the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" comes with 32/64 GB storage with 4 GB RAM. However, only the "LG G4" has an external memory slot that can cater to up to 128 GB storage.
"LG G4" and "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" CAMERAS
Both phones come with a 16 MP 5312 x 2988 rear cameras. However, the"LG G4" has a better secondary camera of 8 MP, as the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" only has a 5 MP front camera. Generally, the "LG G4" wins the camera department. It is a bit more affordable than the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" but its camera specs can compete with the Samsung flagship.
"LG G4" and "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" FEATURES
The "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" comes with a fingerprint sensor and a stylus called S Pen and both these features are not available in the "LG G4". The "LG G4" is said to have an FM radio feature that the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" doesn't have. Both phones can do wireless charging but the "LG G4" comes with Quick Charge capability allowing for 60% charging in just 30 minutes.
"LG G4" and "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" BATTERY, COLORS
Both the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" and the "LG G4" carry a 3000 mAh battery but according to GSMarena, the "LG G4" has a lower battery life of 54h endurance rating compared to the 85h endurance rating of "Samsung Galaxy Note 5".
The "LG G4" comes in the colors of Grey, White, Gold, Leather Red, Leather Brown, and Leather Black. The "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" on the other hand has the colors of Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl, and Black Sapphire.
"LG G4" and "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" PRICE, CONCLUSION
"LG G4" is at around 470 Euro. Double that up and you get the price of the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" which costs at around 900 Euro. As a conclusion, if you want an affordable phone with great specs, the "LG G4" is a really good option. Sure there is a battery life issue, but if you think that the Quick Charge feature is enough to compensate this, then all's well. But if you want the premium experience that come with a cost, the "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" is the phone for you.
