Difference between Nexus 4 and LG Optimus G
Key difference: The Nexus 4 is Google's fourth Nexus-branded Android smartphone. It was produced in collaboration with LG Electronics. The phone runs on the Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system, which was launched with the phone. LG produced the LG Optimus G, as a competitor for the top smartphones available in the market, which includes the Nexus 4. This was despite the fact that the Nexus 4 was produced by Google in collaboration with LG. The LG Optimus G features a 4.7 inch screen and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
With the constant upgrade in technology these days, new models of smartphones as well as upgraded models of smartphones with new features are being constantly launched in the market. Smartphones have become a way of life for many people, allowing them to do anything and everything on the go. This includes typing up a document, chatting with friends, video conferencing, writing up reports, checking e-mails, etc.
One of the most popular operating systems for smartphones and tablets is Android. Android is a Linux-based operating system owned and operated by the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of 84 leading firms, which includes mobile handset makers, application developers, some mobile carriers and chip makers. The consortium is lead in part by Google, as well as HTC, Sony, Dell, Intel, Motorola, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, T-Mobile, Sprint Nextel, Nvidia, and Wind River Systems.
A number of these companies’ smartphones and tablets run on Android. Android is an open source software, which means that the code is freely available for modification and distribution by device manufacturers, wireless carriers and enthusiast developers. Among the number of various companies, Google has also launched its own line of smartphones based on Android, called the Google Nexus. Each device in the Nexus line is produced via collaboration between Google and a leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner.
The Nexus devices in general have an advantage over other devices in that the Android in the Nexus devices is pure. I.e. the Android does not have any manufacturer or wireless carrier modifications to it, such as a custom graphical user interface. The Android also has an unlockable bootloader to allow further development and end-user modification, all of which is usually blocked on other Android smartphones.
The Nexus 4 is Google's fourth Nexus-branded Android smartphone. It was produced in collaboration with LG Electronics. The phone features a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2 GB of RAM, 8 or 16 GB of internal storage, front facing 1.3 megapixel camera and an 8 megapixel rear camera and a micro-SIM card tray. The phone runs on the Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system, which was launched with the phone. The phone also features a new camera technology, called the Photo Sphere. This allows one to take 360 deg Panorama shots.
An OEM which also had Android based devices in the market is LG Electronics. LG Corporation is the fourth-largest conglomerate in South Korea. LG produced the LG Optimus G, as a competitor for the top smartphones available in the market, which includes the Nexus 4. This was despite the fact that the Nexus 4 was produced by Google in collaboration with LG.
The LG Optimus G features a 4.7 inch screen and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). In terms of hardware, it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064, 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Krait with 2 GB RAM. It has a 13 MP or an 8MP primary camera, which is dependent on the market. It has a 1.3 MP secondary front camera. It is available with a storage capacity of 32 GB.
The information for the detailed table about the two phones has been taken from the Google Nexus website, LG website and GSMArena.com.
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Nexus 4 |
LG Optimus G |
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Launch Date |
November 13, 2012 |
November 2012 |
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Company |
Google; designed in collaboration with and manufactured by LG Electronics. |
LG Electronics |
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Size |
133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm (5.27 x 2.70 x 0.36 in) |
131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.19 x 2.71 x 0.33 in) |
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Display |
True HD IPS Plus capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
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Screen |
768 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches (~318 ppi pixel density) |
768 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches (~318 ppi pixel density) |
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Protection |
Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
Corning Gorilla Glass |
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Weight |
139g (4.90 oz) |
145g (5.11 oz) |
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2G Network |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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3G Network |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 |
HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
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4G Network |
No |
LTE Cat. 3 CSFB 700/1700 |
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GUI |
Pure Android |
LG Optimus UI v3.0 |
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CPU speed |
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
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GPU |
Adreno 320 |
Adreno 320 |
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OS |
Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) |
Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) |
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Chipset |
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon |
Qualcomm MDM9615/APQ8064 |
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RAM |
2 GB RAM |
2 GB RAM |
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SIM Size |
Micro-SIM |
Micro-SIM |
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Internal Memory |
8/16 GB storage |
32 GB |
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Expandable Memory |
None |
None |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
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Connectivity |
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Data |
WiFi, NFC, GPRS, EDGE, USB |
WiFi, NFC, GPRS, EDGE, LTE, USB |
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Speed |
DC-HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps |
HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE |
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WLAN |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP |
Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP |
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USB |
microUSB (SlimPort) v2.0 |
microUSB v2.0 (MHL), USB Host |
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Primary Camera |
8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
13 MP/8 MP (market dependent), autofocus, LED flash (depending on the market) |
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Secondary Camera |
1.3 MP |
1.3 MP |
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Video |
1080p@30fps |
1080p@30fps, LED video light |
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Camera Features |
Touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection, photo sphere |
Geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilization |
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Sound Enhancement |
SNS integration Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Dolby mobile sound enhancement SNS applications Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
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Audio supported formats |
MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3 player |
MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+/AC3 player |
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Video supported formats |
MP4/H.264/H.263 player |
MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV/DviX player |
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Battery Capacity |
Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh battery |
Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh battery |
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Available Colors |
Black |
Black |
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Messaging |
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS |
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS |
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Browser |
HTML5 |
HTML5, Adobe Flash |
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Radio |
No |
Stereo FM radio with RDS |
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GPS |
with A-GPS support and GLONASS |
with A-GPS support and GLONASS |
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Java |
Java MIDP emulator |
Java MIDP emulator |
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Additional Features |
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