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LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)

Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB) 06Points
4.95"
IPS+

1080x1920

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506) Compare LG Nexus 5 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)

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Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)} 6 Advantages LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB) vs Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
+32GB (28GB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+445 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
TFT Super IPS+vs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.95"vs+5"1%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
1/3.2" inchesvs+1/3.1" inches3%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP58%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+2600 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

32 Common items in both devices
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
+25 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
ModelNexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Other model namesLG Google Nexus 5 D820, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D820 USAGalaxy S4 Advance GT-i9506 (4G LTE)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandLGSamsung
Release date11/1/201310/1/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+Super AMOLED
Screen size4.95" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)445 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
System versionAndroid 4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974AA) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 330 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,4,5,17,19,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length30mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.14µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
USBMicroUSB 3.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hours17 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Qi Wireless charging
• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.926W/kg (head), 1.389W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.394W/kg (head), 0.444W/kg (body)
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