LG G5 (H840) vs Nokia Lumia 820

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Side by side comparison between LG G5 vs Nokia Lumia 820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/25/2016 7:11 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 11:25 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 820 X LG G5 (H840) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Nokia Lumia 820 Compare LG G5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (H840)

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!

25 Advantages LG G5 (H840)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia Lumia 820
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core87% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+159 grams (5.57 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+554 PPI155% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5.3"23% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP199% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+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) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+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
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh70% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+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]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
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Model	LG G5 (H840)	Lumia 820
Other model names	LG G5 SE, LG G5 Lite, LG-H840, LGH840	Nokia Lumia 820, Nokia Arrow
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Nokia
Release date	3/31/2016	11/1/2012
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)	68.5 x 123.8 millimeters (2.7 x 4.87 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	554 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	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	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17)	LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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 G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.1 + 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) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5T
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	8 hours
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
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: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI • LG 360 VR supported • LG CAM Plus supported • 3D Arc Glass screen • Modular battery • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet • USB OTG On-The-Go • Nokia ClearBlack display • Wireless charging • Video stabilization • HD Voice • 4G hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G5 (H840)	Nokia Lumia 820
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered