Leaks that have surfaced online let us know that Google's Nexus 5 device is really patterned after LG G2. The trick of the company of course is to release a mobile phone with almost the same functionalities as G2 only at a lower price point. Mobile ratings show that Google does not disappoint; but is it really worth going for the cheaper one? Here's a review of their specs and features to help you decide:
Display and design
Nexus 5 has a 5-inch screen display rendering a resolution of 1080x 1920 pixels with a density of 445 ppi, which is even higher than G2's 423 ppi despite its larger 5.2-inch screen. However, Versus says that the LG G2 has more screen for every bit of side and top bottom bezel, meaning the face of the phone is 75% display, even better than top dogs iPhone 5s and Galaxy's 60%.
If you fancy thinner and lighter phones on the other hand, Nexus 5 looks like a better choice although there's only a slight difference between the two. Nexus weighs 130 g while G2's at 143 g; Nexus is somewhat thinner at 8.59 mm as compared to G2's 8.9 mm.
Hardware and OS
Both phones are powered by Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 quad-core Krait 400 processor clocked at 2.3 GHz. But as per Geekaphone, G2 still reigns in this aspect with its higher linpack (1054) and quadrant (19815) scores, as compared to Nexus 5's 393 and 8844. Both of the devices carry 2 GB RAM.
Google 5 runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat which is upgradable to 4.4.4 KitKat while the Andoroid 4.4.2 KitKat update is now available for LG G2.
Camera
If you want to capture clearer shots, then LG's 13 MP rear camera, 2.1 MP front-facing camera is significantly better than Nexus 5's 8 MP rear camera, 1.3 MP front-facing camera. Their features are almost the same: Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Autofocus, Touch to focus, Optical image stabilization, Face detection, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, Self-timer, except for the Voice Activation option which is only available in LG G2.
Battery Life
LG G2 is definitely more powerful than Nexus 5 with its 3000mAh as compared to the latter one's 2300 mAh. 30.43% more battery power makes a lot of difference, doesn't it?
Price
LG G2's 32 GB variant is priced at $420 while Nexus 5 costs $349.
It is really a tough fight between these two, but which would you go for? Sound off in the comments section below.
