How does the new LG G4 compare to the latest Nexus device, the Motorola/Google Nexus 6? Read on, for Gizmag's features and specs comparison.
Size
![Dimensions](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/5806c9d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x935+0+0/resize/876x935!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_dimensions.jpg)
The Nexus 6 is one of the biggest phones you can buy today, but both handsets give you good screen size to phone size ratios (in other words, there isn't a lot of bezel surrounding their screens).
Specifically, the Nexus 6 is 7 percent taller, 9 percent wider and 3 percent thicker than the LG G4.
Weight
![Weight](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/25cd51c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x776+0+0/resize/876x776!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_weight.jpg)
The LG G4 is also 16 percent lighter than the Nexus 6.
Build
![Build](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b919b9c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x939+0+0/resize/876x939!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_build.jpg)
For the G4, LG is giving you a choice between a leather back or a plastic one. The Nexus 6 has a plastic back, but aluminum edges, which (since your fingers tend to notice the sides first) gives it a more premium feel than you might expect.
Colors
![Color options](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/653c580/2147483647/strip/true/crop/777x1080+0+0/resize/691x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_colors.jpg)
The leather and plastic versions of the G4 each give you two color options to choose from.
Display (size)
![Display (size)](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/242f0cf/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x781+0+0/resize/876x781!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_display_size.jpg)
The G4 gives you 85 percent as much screen real estate as the Nexus 6. If you want a big screen, but aren't quite ready to go whale-hunting, then the G4 could hit a nice balance point.
Display (resolution)
![Display (resolution)](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9fe87f5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x853+0+0/resize/876x853!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_display_resolution.jpg)
Both phones have ultra-sharp Quad HD displays, but the G4's smaller screen gives it a 9 percent higher pixel density.
Display (type)
![Display (type)](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/43bde01/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x757+0+0/resize/876x757!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_display_type.jpg)
The G4 uses an IPS panel (which LG describes as "Quantum IPS," with supposedly higher-than-usual contrast), while the Nexus 6 has an AMOLED one.
Camera megapixels (rear)
![Camera megapixels (rear)](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/fb500a1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x757+0+0/resize/876x757!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_camera_rear.jpg)
The G4's rear camera has higher resolution, but that doesn't always mean much when it comes to camera quality. Stay tuned. The Nexus 6's camera is good, but in a phone full of impressive features, not necessarily one of its highlights.
Camera megapixels (front)
![Camera megapixels (front)](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/67eb89c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x757+0+0/resize/876x757!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_camera_front.jpg)
The G4 continues a recent trend we've seen of flagship phones with front-facing cameras that could have been rear cameras a couple years ago. Apparently selfies have grown that popular.
Camera aperture
![Camera aperture](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/90c0eea/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x757+0+0/resize/876x757!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_aperture.jpg)
The G4's rear camera has a slightly wider aperture.
Laser-based autofocus
![Laser-based autofocus](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7a3d09f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x781+0+0/resize/876x781!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_laser_focus.jpg)
One of our favorite G3 camera features returns in the G4, as it fires a laser that will (quickly and automatically) measure the distance between sensor and subject.
Battery
![Battery](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/cafd7fa/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x776+0+0/resize/876x776!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_battery.jpg)
The Nexus 6 has a higher-capacity battery, and it tested well in our battery benchmark. We'll have more on the G4's battery life when we review it.
Fast charging
![Fast charging](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/17ddb4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x781+0+0/resize/876x781!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_fast_charging.jpg)
The Nexus 6 supports Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0 tech, which can take it from an almost-dead battery to about 50 percent battery life in around 40 minutes.
Storage
![Storage](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/8fc7a88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x894+0+0/resize/876x894!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_storage.jpg)
Only two internal storage options for the Nexus, and one for the G4.
MicroSD
![MicroSD](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d5ac87d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x781+0+0/resize/876x781!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_microSD.jpg)
The G4 does, however, have a microSD slot to complement that internal storage.
RAM
![RAM](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/153bd0f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x776+0+0/resize/876x776!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_RAM.jpg)
Both handsets have a healthy 3 GB of RAM.
Processor
![Processor](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/eec067b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/801x1080+0+0/resize/712x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_CPU.jpg)
The G4 has a slightly newer processor, though it's hard to complain about the Nexus' performance, as it zips through stock Android about as quickly as you could ask for.
Software
![Software](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e0aa495/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x949+0+0/resize/876x949!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_software.jpg)
Both phones run Android Lollipop, but the Nexus 6 runs the "pure" version, with no manufacturer customizations like the G4 has.
Release
![Release](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c16c9f1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x776+0+0/resize/876x776!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_release.jpg)
The Nexus 6 launched last November, while the G4 still doesn't have a firm US release date (it's already available in LG's home of South Korea).
Starting price (full retail)
![Starting price (off-contract)](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b2bd8ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/876x776+0+0/resize/876x776!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2FLG_G4_vs._Nexus_6_price_off.jpg)
US Carriers still haven't announced pricing for the G4. The Nexus 6 gives you solid bang for your buck, at US$650 off-contract (large phablets with high-end specs usually cost $100 more than this).
Starting price (on-contract)
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The same thing goes for the G4's on-contract pricing (for what it's worth, the G3 launched at $200 on-contract).
For more on these two, you can check out Gizmag's LG G4 hands-on and our full review of the Nexus 6.