LG Optimus G: faster, bigger and better than the iPhone 5
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When it came out, the LG Optimus G took the mobile world by surprise. Thanks to exciting features such as its large 4.7" True HD IPS Plus screen and powerful Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, the handset became an instant favorite of many smartphone aficionados around the world.
As it happens with such successful devices, people immediately started comparing the Optimus G with the other top handsets out there, and especially the iPhone. However, even though Apple's latest device is no doubt a strong performer, it is obvious that LG's Optimus G does many things better than the iPhone 5. Part of those things are made possible thanks to the wonderful hardware, while other are achieved through LG's custom Optimus user interface.
One can easily see that the Optimus G is a smartphone for serious users just by taking a look at the specs sheet. It has large 4.7" True HD IPS Plus display that not only makes a variety of tasks much easier to execute, but also delivers an exceptionally true-to-life image quality. Things like messaging, web browsing and video playback are all considerably better with the Optimus G's 4.7" screen than with something way smaller, like the iPhone 5's 4" display. The keys of the on-screen keyboard get bigger and easier to press, the text of web pages gets bigger and easier on the eyes, and video... well, it just gets bigger and much more enjoyable.
LG is also a pioneer when it comes to utilizing the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset. This powerful quad-core SoC is capable of delivering exceptional performance, and the Optimus G manages to reveal its full potential thanks to its optimized software and abundance of RAM memory. The Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset allows users to experience the latest applications and games in the best possible way - with beautiful graphics and fluid performance. Furthermore, the S4 Pro practically guarantees that the Optimus G is one future-proof handset that will continue to deliver top-notch performance even when next-generation applications start to appear.
DESIGN | ||
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OS | Android (4.0.4) | iOS (6) |
Dimensions | 5.19 x 2.71 x 0.33 inches (131.9 x 68.9 x 8.45 mm) | 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches (123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm) |
DISPLAY | ||
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Physical size | 4.70 inches | 4 inches |
Resolution | 768 x 1280 pixels | 640 x 1136 pixels |
BATTERY | ||
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Capacity | 2100 mAh | 1440 mAh |
HARDWARE | ||
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System chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 | Apple A6 |
Processor | Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait | Dual core, 1300 MHz, Apple Swift |
Graphics processor | Adreno 320 | PowerVR SGX543MP3 |
System memory | 2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel) | 1016 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 1066 MHz) / LPDDR2 |
Built-in storage | 32 GB | 16 GB |
CAMERA | ||
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Camera | 13 megapixels, Immobile | 8 megapixels, Immobile |
Flash | LED | LED |
Features | Auto focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes, Effects, Voice activation | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama |
Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) |
Features | Video calling | Video calling, Digital image stabilization |
Front-facing camera | 1.3 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Software Experience | ||
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Special UX features | QSlide Function, Live Zooming, Dual Screen Dual Play, QuickMemo, Pattern lock, Voice Shutter, Icon Customizer, burst shot, easy mode | Standard iOS apps |
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