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Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs LG G2 specs comparison

By Daniel Petrov

Published: Feb 24, 2014, 1:02 PM

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Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs LG G2 specs comparison

We can't help it but stage a fight between what will be the flagship handsets this spring season - the newly-announced Samsung Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2, and the reigning finest by LG - the G2. All three sport 1080p displays, processors of the Snapdragon 800 family, and high-resolution cameras, but there are more than enough differences to go around, too.

The Galaxy S5 is pretty close to the overall dimensions of the Z2, both being waterproof handsets. The G2 is much shorter and appears more compact, despite having the same 5.2" screen size as the Z2. It has a 13 MP camera, compared to the 16 MP on the S5, or the 20 MP of the Z2, but LG put optical image stabilization in it, so it still counters the other two.

Of the three handsets only the G2 doesn't have a microSD slot for storage expansion, yet it comes with 32 GB of memory out of the box. Sony tops the rest with its 3 GB of RAM, and is also the phone with the largest battery capacity. The Snapdragon 801 processors in the S5 and Z2 allow 4K video recording and selective focus in the camera app, while LG G2 makes do with "only" 1080p video recording.

Given the specs, you can't go wrong with either of these, and they have enough unique features that separate them, too. The LG G2 moved its physical buttons on the back, allowing for a more compact handset, and easier one-handed operation. The Galaxy S5 sports a Finger Scanner in the home key, as well as a heart rate sensor, while Sony's Z2 counters with stereo speakers and premium design. Which one would you pick this season?


Samsung Galaxy S5	Sony Xperia Z2	LG G2

Design

Dimensions
5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm	5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm	5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm
Weight
5.11 oz (145.0 g)	5.75 oz (163.0 g)	5.04 oz (143.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic	Back: Glass
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP67	Water, Dust; IP58
Biometrics
Fingerprint (swipe)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers, Notification light		Notification light
Keys
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key	Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key	Back: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, White	Black, Purple, White	Black, White

Display

Size
5.1-inch	5.2-inch	5.2-inch
Resolution
1920x1080px, 432 PPI	1920x1080px, 424 PPI	1920x1080px, 423 PPI
Technology
Super AMOLED	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
69.76 %	69.17 %	76.28 %
Colors
16 777 216	16 777 216	16 777 216
Peak brightness
		450 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor	Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor	Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
Processor
Quad-core 2500 MHz Krait 400	Quad-core 2300 MHz Krait 400	Quad-core 2260 MHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330	Adreno 330	Adreno 330
RAM
2GB (LPDDR3)	3GB (LPDDR3)	2GB (LPDDR3)
Internal storage
32GB	16GB	32GB, available to use: 24 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 128 GB	microSDXC up to 128 GB
OS
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2), Samsung TouchWiz UI	Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2)	Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.2, 4.2.2)

Battery

Capacity
2800 mAh	3200 mAh	3000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion	Li - Ion	Li - Polymer

Camera

Rear
Single camera	Single camera	Single camera
Main camera
16 MP (BSI sensor, PDAF) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 31 mm Sensor size: 1/2.6" Pixel size: 1.12 μm	20.7 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor) Aperture size: F2.0 Sensor size: 1/2.3" Pixel size: 1.12 μm	13 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3.06" Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Flash
LED	LED	LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps) HDR, Continuous autofocus, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing	3840x2160 (4K UHD) HDR	1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps) OIS
Front
2.1 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)	2.2 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)	2.1 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
4.0	4.0	4.0
WLAN
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
microUSB, USB 3.0	microUSB, USB 2.0	microUSB, USB 2.0
HDMI
Yes		Yes
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync	NFC, ANT+, SyncML, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync	NFC, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker	Earpiece, Multiple speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Album art cover, Background playback	Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition	Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Mobile
Screen mirroring
MHL	DLNA,Wireless screen share,MHL,MirrorLink	DLNA,Wireless screen share,MirrorLink,SlimPort
Radio
	FM, RDS	FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation, Video recording	Noise cancellation	Noise cancellation, Video recording

Cellular

4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD)	Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
3G
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 1(2100)	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed
LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS	LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s	LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type
Micro SIM	Micro SIM	Micro SIM
VoLTE
Yes	Yes	Yes

Phone Features

Notifications
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
	Date approved: Jul 23, 2014 FCC ID value: PY7PM-0745	FCC ID value: ZNFD802
Measured SAR
	Head: 0.94 W/kg Body: 0.87 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.89 W/kg

Availability

Officially announced
Feb 24, 2014	Feb 24, 2014	Aug 07, 2013

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.