LG G2 vs Nokia Lumia 930: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG G2 vs Nokia Lumia 930. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG G2LG G2Global · 2GB · 32GB
Nokia Lumia 930Nokia Lumia 930Global · 2GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG G2
LG G2
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Nokia Lumia 930
Nokia Lumia 930
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.8Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 4.6 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
291 reviews
8.0
26 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG G2 vs Nokia Lumia 930

Specs LG G2 price compare LG G2
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		Nokia Lumia 930 price comparison Nokia Lumia 930
Global · 2GB · 32GB
Inches 5.2" 5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 76% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.9 mm
138.5 mm
9.0 mm 		71.0 mm
137.0 mm
9.8 mm
Weight 143 g 167 g
Micro SnapD. 800
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 30.254
v? 		26.930
v?
Battery 3000 mAh 2420 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX135 Exmor RS
1
20.1 Mpx · ƒ/2.4

Selfie Camera SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Windows Phone 8.1

Brand
Brand LG Nokia
Aliases Optimus G2, G2 D802, G2 D802TA, G2 D803 --

Release Date
Release date August 2013,
10 years ago 		April 2014,
10 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG G2
Nokia Lumia 930
LG G2
Nokia Lumia 930
Size
70.9 mm • 138.5 mm • 9.0 mm
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71.0 mm • 137.0 mm • 9.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 167 g
Usable surface 76 % 70 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Green

Orange

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • ClearBlack display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
9.2
Is it comfortable?
9.1
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
8.3
Number of reviews
291 reviews
26 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
30.254
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 33% of devices
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26.930
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.4
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.4
8.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
7.2
Number of reviews
291 reviews
26 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 20.1 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX135 Exmor RS Carl Zeiss
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.4
ISO 100 - 800 100 - 4000
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.07 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" --

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
60 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2.1 Mpx 1.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
73
Mobile
77
Photo
64
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.6
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
6.5
8.1
Quality of selfies
6.7
7.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
8.7
Number of reviews
291 reviews
26 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • S-GPS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.410 W/Kg on head
0.470 W/Kg on body 		0.600 W/Kg on head
0.730 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.500 W/Kg on head
0.690 W/Kg on body 		0.900 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
9.0
Quality of the GPS
7.9
8.6
And the WiFi?
8.7
8.7
Number of reviews
291 reviews
26 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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2420 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 31%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
291 reviews
26 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1
    Windows Phone 8.1 , 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes --

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 28%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 23%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 25%
    Never
  • 45%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 1%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 32%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
291 reviews
26 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 209 --