A few hours ago, the official presentation of LG G5, the latest terminal from the high-end company and the successor to the LG G4, the old high-end terminal from the LG company, took place. And now that we know him, the question is inevitable Is the LG G5 really the successor to the LG G4?
First, things and elements would have to be separated to match both terminals. So it is clear that LG Friends and the modular capacity of the LG G5 we should put it aside for the moment when comparing with the old terminal, but without a doubt, if both terminals are very equal, the modular factor will play a big role in all this.
Device characteristics
| LG G4 | LG G5 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 808 at 1.92 GHZ | Snapdragon 820 at 2.2 Ghz | |||||||||
| Frame | 3 Gb | 4 GB | |||||||||
| Screen | "IPS5 | 5 inches 538 dpi » | "IPS5 | 3 inches 554 dpi » | |||||||
| Internal storage | 32Gb + MicroSD | 32Gb + MicroSD | |||||||||
| Battery | 3.000 mAh | 2.800 mAh | |||||||||
| OS | Android 5.1 (can be changed with CyanogenMod) | Android 6.0 | |||||||||
| Connectivity | "Wifi | bluetooth | 4G (300 mbps) | NFC | » | "Wifi | bluetooth | 4G (600 mbps) | NFC | » | |
| Camera | «16MP | 8 MP | 2 LEDs f / 1.8 " | » | 16 MP | 8 MP | 2 LEDs f / 1.8 " | ||||
| Price | 380 Euros | 650 euros? |
Integrated
Design always plays a great role in smartphones, not only in terms of aesthetics but also in terms of usability. At this point the LG G5 has changed leather and plastic finishes by a metal finish with colors, something basic but that attracts people equally and is possibly beneficial if the terminal has overheating problems. The measurements of the new LG G5 are 149,4 x 73,9 x 7,7 millimeters and it weighs 159 grams. While the LG G4 measures 148,9 x 76,1 x 9,8 mm it weighs 155 grams.
In these aspects we can say that the winner is the LG G5.
Screen
The screen is becoming a great element when choosing a smartphone and LG knows it. His new LG G5 has been given a screen with lower measurements but more resolution per pixel. The screen resolution is 2.560 x 1440 pixels, surprisingly it is the same resolution as the LG G4, but unlike the new model, the LG G4 has a 5,5-inch screen, something that will be noticed, especially those who want a big screen.
In this case we can say that the winner is the LG G4.
Power
If the screen is important, the motor that moves it is even more so. Sometimes a failure in this causes lags that make users not lean towards a certain mobile. In this case the LG wears the great Snapdragon 820 that not only promises greater power but also greater performance and lower energy consumption. While the LG G4 carries the famous and hated snapdragon 808We say hated because while it offers great power, the processor has a bug that causes it to overheat, affecting the overall performance of the smartphone. If we are very demanding this is a problem, if we are not we should not be scared. Besides the LG G5 has 4 Gb of ram memory Meanwhile he LG G4 has 3 Gb of memoryNot inconsiderable figures for any user.
The Snapdragon 820 processor is still unknown and many do not dare to value it, in our case I think the change will be worth it and therefore I think the LG G5 is the winner in this regard.
Connectivity
At this point we can say that both one terminal and the other have not changed anything at all. If it is true that 4G speed is higher in LG G5 than G4 But this is due, among other things, to the new Snapdragon 820, a processor that we don't know much about and this higher speed may also cause greater overheating. We do not know, yet it must be said that in the LG G5 the connectivity is more useful than in the LG G4, thanks to its LG friends.
In this aspect we can say that the winner is the LG G4 since a change was expected in the new LG G5 and there has not been.
Autonomy
This is one of the most interesting and striking points of smartphones. In this case the LG G5 has a 2.800 mAh battery but with a super-optimized operating system that will do the same hours as the LG G4. Instead the LG G4 has a larger battery, a 3.000 mAh battery. If we take into account that the LG G4 has CyanogenMod and is upgradeable to Android 6, we could say that the autonomy of the G4 is greater than the LG G5. But do not forget the LG G5 is modular and you can change the battery for a higher amperage although it is not yet available.
In this case the winner is the LG G4 for the same reason as in the Connectivity point. A larger battery was expected in the new model, as well as some battery replacements with different amperages, but nothing has come out of it yet. In addition, we must not forget that the LG G4 screen is larger than that of the G5, so optimization and performance is relatively higher in the G4 than in the G5.
Cameras
The cameras of both devices are almost the same on paper, but it is true that in LG G5 the camera is not only of better quality but also the HD video recording is higher than that of the G4. While the old model records up to 60 fps, the new model records at 120 fps. Nor should we forget the lens with an angle of 135º that makes landscape images, etc ... have a better resolution and greater amplitude. We also already have photography accessories for the LG G5, a great point in its favor even if we are not going to buy or use them.
In this regard, I think the big winner is the LG G5, not only for its power in this regard but also for its future possibilities, something that the LG G4 camera does not have.
Price
In this regard we still cannot say much, but it is rumored that the LG G5 will be released at the price of 650 euros per unit while the LG G4 is priced at 500 euros although you can get it for something less. It goes without saying that as long as this is not fixed, the doubt remains, but personally I believe that the prices will remain and the LG G5 will be more expensive than the G4. So I think the winner in this regard is the LG G4.
Conclusions about the LG G5 and LG G4
It goes without saying that the winner will be the one we choose, but looking at aspect after aspect I could say that the winner is the LG G4. Yes it is an old smartphone, but more was expected from the new model. What's more The high price of the new terminal is something that makes it very difficult if we compare it with the LG G4. I would opt for the LG G4 if we do not make great use, that is, if we are not very gamers, if on the contrary we are, the LG G5 or a tablet may be better options. And of course, if we like toys, the LG G5 is our terminal since the toys of the new terminal are many and I think there are still more to come, so the hours of testing and testing new gadgets will not end. This has been my conclusions about these two new terminals, but What do you think? Do you like the LG G5 or do you think the LG G4 is better?