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Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) vs LG G4 (LS991)

Side by side comparison between Nothing Phone 1 vs LG G4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G4 X Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) 30Points
6.55"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)

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!

Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)} 30 Advantages Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) vs G4 (LS991)} 10 Advantages LG G4 (LS991)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)65%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core (20nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (218GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (25GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)18%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+6.55"19%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 50MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.56" inches67%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+33W83%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
194 grams (6.79 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)25%
Lighter
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels42%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+534 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
ModelPhone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
Other model namesNothing Phone (1) A063, Phone OneLG G4 LS991 (Sprint), LG-LS991, LG P1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNothingLG
Release date7/16/2022, Announced: 7/12/20224/29/2015, Announced: 4/28/2015
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5, LED lights
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.55" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI534 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
System versionAndroid 12Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceNothing OSLG UX 4.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 418 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 587270 (v9)
Geekbench: 3024 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Basemark OS II: 1584 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Sony IMX766 / Samsung JN1 sensor
Sony IMX471 sensor (selfie)
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered434 hours (18.1 days)

➕ Other features

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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
• LED lights on the back for notifications
• Glyph
• Colors: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red
• Knock Code
• Quick Remote

☢️ Radiation rate

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)LG G4 (LS991)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.29W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)0.62W/kg (head)
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