LG G4 (Dual H818N) vs Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)

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Side by side comparison between LG G4 vs Nokia Lumia 1020 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/13/2015 8:00 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 5:21 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X LG G4 (Dual H818N) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G) Compare LG G4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G4 (Dual H818N)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

20 Advantages LG G4 (Dual H818N)	vs	6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core (20nm)69% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)6% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1280 pixels
+534 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	332 PPI
+5.5"22% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+3000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+32GB28% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 16MP	vs	+(back) 38.4MP142% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/1.5" inches73% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Lumia 1020 (4G)
Other model names	LG G4 Dual-SIM H818N, LG-H818N, LG P1	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1020 RM-877, RM-875, Nokia EOS, Nokia Elvis
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, India	feature not registered
Brand	LG	Nokia
Release date	5/1/2015, Announced: 4/28/2015	7/26/2013
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in)	71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	332 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
System version	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interface	LG UX 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 1584 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0	32GB
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE RM-875: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-877: 700/850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	38.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	7152x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/1.5" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5XW
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	13.4 hours
Standby	315 hours (13.1 days)	384 hours (16 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red • Knock Code • Quick Remote	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow • Qi Wireless Charging • Dolby Digital Plus • USB On-the-go • Nokia EOS • 7GB SkyDrive • Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • BSI sensor of 41MP • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual capture camera • Panorama photo • 4G mobile hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered