Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537) vs LG G Flex (D956)

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

10/21/2014 9:13 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 5:49 AM

Compare LG G Flex X Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

12Points LG G Flex (D956) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Active X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G Flex (D956)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	vs	12 Advantages LG G Flex (D956)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI80% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+Android 5.0.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (11.2GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)123% More internal storage for applications and files
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)5% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
5"	vs	+6"20% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2600 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

29 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

(front) 2.1MP

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
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Model	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Active SGH-i537 (AT&T)	LG G Flex D956 LTE, LG Flex, LG D956 for Brazil
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	6/20/2013	2/1/2014
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.3 x 139.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.5 in)	81.6 x 160.5 millimeters (3.21 x 6.32 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
Display type	TFT LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974A
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11.2GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)	LTE Cat4 2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 3.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-2	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + 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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	15 hours
Standby	312 hours (13 days)	700 hours (29.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Urban Grey, Dive Blue, Orange Flare • Dual Shot camera • LED notification • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking	• Colors: Titan silver • Curved body and display • Self-healing back panel coating • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dolby mobile sound enhancement Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)	LG G Flex (D956)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.607W/kg (head), 1.219W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.209W/kg (head), 0.277W/kg (body)	0.36W/kg (head), 0.16W/kg (body)