LG G4 vs Google Pixel
Display
Display size
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Screen-to-body
72.46 %
68.88 %
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Processor
GPU
Adreno 418
Adreno 530
RAM
Internal storage
32 GB
128 GB, not expandable
Available to use
21.9 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 2000 GB
Device type
Smart phone
Smart phone
OS
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), LG UX UI
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2770 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, User replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
USB Power Delivery
Talk time
the average is 18 h (1096 min)
the average is 18 h (1096 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (489 h)
Internet use
LTE: 13 hours; Wi-Fi: 13 hours
Music playback
110.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Features
Optical image stabilization, Laser autofocus
Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Flash
LED
Dual LED
Software Features
RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Macro mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Digital image stabilization, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing
Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Form factor
Candybar
Candybar
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Resistance
Splash, Dust; IP 53
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light, Interchangeable covers
Notification light
Keys
Back: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Black, Gray, Brown, White
Black, Gray, White
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
Data Speed
2G Data
EDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A, EV-DO
EDGE, GPRS
SIM type
Micro SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Global Roaming
Yes
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Album art cover, Background playback, Custom equalizer, Preset equalizer
aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort
Radio
FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.1
4.2
Profiles/ Protocols
Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol (ATT), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Health Device Profile (HDP), HID over GATT Profile (HOGP), Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol (L2CAP), Message Access Profile (MAP), Multi-Channel Adaptation Protocol (MCAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Scan Parameters Profile (ScPP), Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP)
Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile (HOGP), Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), SIM Access (SAP)
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
microUSB, USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.0
Features
Mass storage device, OTG, Video out, Charging
Mass storage device, OTG, Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other
NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Hearing aid compatible
M3, T3
M4, T4
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Jul 16, 2015
Feb 12, 2017
Measured SAR
Head
0.75 W/kg
0.92 W/kg
Measured in
1900 MHz
Body
0.38 W/kg
0.58 W/kg
Measured in
1900 MHz
Simultaneous Transmission
1.52 W/kg
1.08 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.34 W/kg
0.58 W/kg
EU SAR
Head
0.61 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
Handsfree, Charger, USB cable, Manual
USB-C 18W adaptor with USB-PD, A-C cable (USB 3.0), C-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool, Quick switch adapter, In box promos and collateral
MSRP price
$ 749
Availability
Officially announced
Apr 28, 2015
Oct 04, 2016