Moto E vs Nokia X, which is the best entry level Android?

Moto E is already a blockbuster in the smartphone market but how it stacks up against the Nokia X which was appreciated too? Let's find out in my in depth comparison of the Nokia X and the Moto E!




DESIGN AND BUILD.

One of the key features of the Nokia X is its design that is the traditional Nokia polycarbonate build that feels great and is eye catchy at the same time but the Moto E is not bad looking either with its curved design that is extremely comfortable! 



Both the phones are build greatly but I think the Nokia X looks much more eye catchy, so I am going to make Nokia X the winner here!

DISPLAY.



The Moto E comes with a 4.3-inch display which is not only bigger than Nokia’s 4-inch display but also offers better display resolution with higher pixel density. The Moto E qHD display with 960×540 pixels resolution and a pixel density of 256ppi, while the Nokia X sports a WVGA display with 480×800 pixels resolution pushing out 223 pixels per inch. 

The Moto E unsurprisingly is better than the Nokia X on paper and in real life too! 

Apart from that, the Moto E’s display also has Gorilla Glass 3 protection which is absent from the Nokia X.

HARDWARE.

When it comes to connectivity options, both devices come with Bluetooth, 3G and WiFi hotspot!

Moto E however gets the advantage of having Bluetooth v4.0 over Nokia X Bluetooth v3.0!

Both the smartphones include 4GB of internal storage that can be further expanded to up to 32GB using a microSD card. This is the first time Motorola is offering such a feature, as it is missing from the Moto G and the Moto X. This round then is a tie.

Another aspect where the Moto E gets the advantage is the rough and tough category because of the nano coating to protect is against the accidental splash of water, it also boasts features that add value to the phone. 

There's another area where Moto E outruns the Nokia X is the HSDPA speed which is 21Mbps on the Moto E against the much slower 7.2Mbps on the Nokia X.

When we talk about battery life, Nokia X runs on a removable 1500mAh against the Moto E non removable 1980mAh which is bigger but not that better!

Both phones can equally give you two full days on moderate usage but because of the Removable functionality of the Nokia X, I will give it the edge here!

SOFTWARE.

Software is the field where these both phones differ a lot, they are both android devices but the Nokia X features a forked android software.



Nokia has gone for a completely new interface, which borrows elements from Asha and Windows Phone phones, and has also replaced Google’s services with that of its own or Microsoft’s.

While some of the apps are present on Nokia’s app store, others have to be installed from third party app stores and the process is not very user friendly. The Moto E, on the other hand, offers Android 4.4.2 KitKat out-of-the-box, and that in a near stock form. Motorola has also guaranteed software updates at the earliest after their announcement. Clearly, the Moto E gets an edge over the Nokia X when it comes to software and UI.

PERFORMANCE.

Performance is all that matters when it comes to a smartphone but it's not that great on all phones.

Nokia X runs on a slower  1 GHz Dual-core Cortex-A5 backed up with Adreno 203 with 512MB RAM while the Moto E runs on a much faster 1.2 GHz Dual-core Cortex-A7 backed up with Adreno 302 with double RAM!

While the Nokia X almost never lags, Moto E is a lot faster whether it is multi-tasking or HD gaming.

Moto E wins again here.

CAMERA.

Both phones are awful when it comes to camera performance and both lack a LED flash and a secondary camera for selfies and occasionally video calls.

Moto E features a 5MP fixed focus camera that is decent in sufficient lighting but fails completely in low lighting.

Nokia X on the other hand comes with a 3MP camera that is also fixed focus and awful too!

Both phones are good in decent lighting but in low light, both fall apart!  

If you are looking for a better camera, these phones are not for you.

TO SUM UP..

Bottom line is that the Moto E is better than the Nokia X in almost every aspect and it's the clear choice for a low end android, simple as that.

Read Also: Moto E review!

Read Also: Nokia X vs Nokia Lumia 520!

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Why you should go for the Moto G instead of the Moto E!

Moto E was launched a few days back with low specs and a great price but is it capable enough to drive customers from the Moto G? I don't really think so as the Moto G is a lot better than the Moto E in basically every aspect from performance to camera.

So let's see how the Moto G is a better buy than the Moto E!



BETTER DISPLAY.

Moto G comes with a 4.5 inches 720p display  (~326 ppi pixel density) that looks gorgeous thanks to the small size whereas the Moto E comes with a 4.3-inches display with 540 x 960 pixels resulting in a pixel density of 256ppi that isn't the best but is totally acceptable because of the price. 



Moto G display is a lot better than the Moto E with better viewing angles, better color reproduction and better everything. Moto E display on the other hand is not up to the mark with pale color reproduction and decent viewing angles.

Display is a lot better on the Moto G if you are looking to watch movies on your phone or play HD games.


MOTO G IS FASTER.

Moto G comes with a much powerful 1.2 GHz  Quad-core Cortex-A7 processor assisted with 1GB RAM with Adreno 305 for better graphical expreience. 

Moto E however comes with a comparitively slower 1.2 GHz Dual-core  Cortex-A7 assisted with a similar 1GB RAM with Adreno 302 which isn't the best but is capable of running most of the games.

Moto G is a lot faster than the Moto E in every aspect from multi-tasking to gaming.


BETTER CAMERA WITH MORE HARDWARE FEATURES!


While the mega pixel count on both the phones is the same that is 5MP, difference comes in the focus!

The Moto E surprisgly lags a "Auto-focus" camera and comes with a fixed focus camera that will create a problem when it comes to macros!

Moto G also gets the advantage of a LED flash for better low light shots and a 1.3MP secondary camera that comes in handy when it comes to video calls and occasional selfies!

Another area where the Moto G camera is better is video recording! Moto G is capable of recording videos up to 720p that results in a far better videos than the Moto E!


TO SUM UP.

I think these reasons are enough for you to go for the Moto G instead of the Moto E even if the Moto E is cheaper. 

If you are okay with this drawbacks, then Moto E is for you!



Read Also: Moto E review!




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Nokia X vs Nokia lumia 520!

What happens when forked android or you can call it Nokia's attempt to run Android on their devices takes on windows phone?

Let's find out in my latest in-depth comparison of the Nokia x and the lumia 520!



Nokia x remained in a lot of talks after its release given it's price and the ability to run android apps on a Nokia device but the current ruler of the low end market that is the Nokia lumia 520 is no loser either with its "best low end phone" crown from the mwc!

DESIGN AND BUILD.




Both the devices feature the traditional polycarbonate build of Nokia that looks and feels great even it is plastic!



You can't really decide a winner here as both are build nicely considering the price point, so no quarks here!

DISPLAY.

Display is almost never good when it comes to low end market and these two aren't quite the best either!



Both the devices sport a 4-inch WVGA (480×800 pixels) display pushing out 223 pixels per inch (ppi). The Lumia 520 has a scratch resistant coating on top, which is absent from the Nokia X which comes in handy if you are a quick dropper!

Outdoor visibility is always decent on both and you can read texts with the brightness to 90%.

The display is actually similar on both but with the advantage of the scratch resistant glass, the lumia 520 gets the edge!


HARDWARE.

When it comes to connectivity options, both devices come with Bluetooth,3G but they both lack NFC which is quite expected.

The Lumia 520 has a larger storage (8GB internal, expandable up to 64GB using microSD card) than the X (4GB internal, expandable up to 32GB). The Lumia 520 also supports up to 21.1Mbps download speeds on HSDPA while the X tops at 7.2Mbps.

When it comes to battery, the Nokia X comes with a 1500mAh battery while the Nokia lumia 520 features a 1430mAh battery. Both are removable which is always a great feature to have.

When we talk about battery backup, both can give you a full day on heavy usage but the Nokia X can give a little more than that.

So in the hardware category also the lumia 520 wins with faster connection speeds and more storage.

SOFTWARE.

              

The biggest difference between the two phones lies here. The Lumia 520 runs on Microsoft’s Windows Phone OS while the X uses Nokia X Software, a forked version of Android. In terms of out of the box features, both devices come integrated with Nokia and Microsoft services like Outlook, Skype, HERE maps, Nokia MixRadio and what not.

The only place where I think Nokia X gets the edge is here. Nokia X is capable of running most of the android apps which is quite helpful at times but lumia 520 is no loser too as I said with better operating system and stable apps.

While as a plus point, you can run android apps on the Nokia x, you won't be able to live a "lag-free" life as Nokia x with low end specs and Android , lags a couple of times!

Plus, you also get the ability to multi-task on the lumia 520 which you just can't on the Nokia X.

You will also get the windows phone 8.1 update on the lumia 520 which is quite a big and ground breaking update with features like cortana, action center and more!

So, I would still advice to go with windows phone in the low end category for better experience, however if you are an app addict, the Nokia x is no bad too.


PERFORMANCE.


When it comes to performance, The Nokia X has a dual-core 1GHz Snapdragon SoC while the Lumia 520′s unit boasts the same clock speed (and specs) but has a different chipset.

Both get 512MB of RAM. The Lumia 520 has an Adreno 305 GPU while the Nokia X has an Adreno 203 GPU which is a significant benefit on the lumia 520 in the graphic category!

Performance as I said before is much smoother on the lumia 520 than the Nokia x!

CAMERA.

Camera is not really good on either device.

The Lumia 520 uses a 5-megapixel rear camera while the X gets a 3-megapixel unit. Neither of these get a secondary camera which can be bummer for some selfie lovers, but higher resolution and the ability to shoot 720p video makes the Lumia 520 a winner here. 

The Nokia X can only shoot videos in 480p resolution.
Photos are decent in proper light on both but still lumia 520 captures better photos and more mega pixels result in more detailed images too.

Flash is sadly missing from both the devices.

TO SUM UP.

The only reason, one would choose a Nokia x is only the apps but on lumia 520, you get better camera, storage and a lag free experience.
I am not really saying Nokia x lags all the time but it clutters some times and takes time to open apps.



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Nokia XL vs Nokia Lumia 525!

Low budget smartphone category is a really tricky category to look out for a smartphone as you aren't getting any good specs here but still you want the best experience. The two players which I think are the best in this category are the Nokia XL and the Nokia lumia 525!

So which one among these? let's find out!




                     BUILD AND DESIGN.

When it comes to the build quality, both feature the traditional Nokia polycarbonate build which feels great in the hand and doesn't feel cheap like other plastic phones.

     

The back of the lumia 525 is a little glossy which I am not really fan of but it is good given the price.



The Nokia XL is however is a little heavy weighing 190 grams versus the 124 grams of the Lumia 525 which can be because of the bigger display which will talk about later in this article.

You won't be making any compromises or choosing a cheap phone by going for either phone.

                               DISPLAY.

When it comes to display, both the devices have the same resolution  that is 480x800 pixels but because of the different sizes, the display looks different too.

The Nokia XL rocks IPS LCD 5 inches display resulting in a pixel density of 187ppi which isn't quite impressive and looks sometimes distorted while watching high definition movies and games.

While the Nokia lumia 525 packs the same display as on the lumia 520 that is a 4 inches IPS LCD with a pixel density of 233ppi which is not the best either but looks great with good color reproduction, decent viewing angles and adequate outdoor visibility.

In the design category, the lumia 525 wins with a better display.


                      HARDWARE.

In the connectivity aspect, both phones share the same options including Bluetooth, Wifi hotspot and 3G but the areas where the lumia 525 gets the advantage it can give you speed on HSDPA of 21.7 Mbps against the 7.2 Mbps of the Nokia XL.
Another area where it gets advantage is that it supports Bluetooth v4.0 while the Nokia XL supports Bluetooth v3.0!

In the storage department, both the phones support Mirco SD expansion up to 32GB with the on board 4GB of internal memory on Nokia XL and 64GB with the already available internal memory of 8GB on the Nokia lumia 525.

When we talk about the battery, the Nokia XL runs on a bigger battery of 2000mAH that is removable which is a always welcomed feature while the Nokia lumia 525 works on a 1430mAH removable battery.

As you can tell by the size, the Nokia XL can give a whole lot of battery backup compared to the Nokia lumia 525. You can get a time period of 1.5days on the Nokia XL while you get only a day on the Lumia 525.

                     SOFTWARE.

The biggest difference between the two phones lies here. The Lumia 525 runs on Microsoft’s Windows Phone OS while the XL uses Nokia X Software, a forked version of Android. In terms of out of the box features, both devices come integrated with Nokia and Microsoft services like Outlook, Skype, HERE maps, Nokia MixRadio and what not.

Nokia XL is capable of running most of the android apps which is quite helpful at times but lumia 525 is no loser too as I said with better operating system and stable apps.

While as a plus point, you can run android apps on the Nokia XL, you won't be able to live a "lag-free" life as Nokia XL with low end specs and Android , lags a couple of times!

Plus, you also get the ability to multi-task on the lumia 525 which you just can't on the Nokia XL.

You will also get the windows phone 8.1 update on the lumia 525 which is quite a big and ground breaking update with features like cortana, action center and more!

So, I would still advice to go with windows phone in the low end category for better experience, however if you are an app addict, the Nokia XL is no bad too.


                PERFORMANCE.

Now, in performance both the phones are not really that different but I do have a winner.

Nokia XL powers on the Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A5 with Adreno 203 assisted with 768MB of RAM which isn't quite great if look from a android perspective but it is not that bad either. The processor is capable of giving you a decent power with the ability to run most of the games ( not on high graphics though ).

While on the other side, we have the lumia 525 Qualcomm MSM8222 Dual-core 1 GHz with Adreno 305 assisted with 1GB RAM which is a lot better than the Nokia XL as it runs on a lighter operating system and is capable of running games on high graphics too.

Here, I have to say that the lumia 525 wins with lighter operating system and powerful specs.


                         CAMERA.

Both share the same rear facing camera that is the 5MP autofocus shooter which is capable of capturing decent photos in sufficient lighting but is not quite great in low light.

Nokia XL

But you get some advantages on the Nokia XL like flash support and a 2MP secondary camera for your selfies and video calls.

Places where the lumia 525 gets the advantage is the ability to record 720p while the Nokia XL can only record 480p videos. Another area where the lumia 525 gets the advantage is the Nokia camera apps.



So, it is up to you which one you want, image quality is similar on both. I would probably go with the Nokia XL because of the flash support and secondary camera.


                   TO SUM UP...

The Nokia lumia 525 is still faster than the Nokia XL but if you want more apps and games, go with the Nokia XL. As said in my Nokia XL review, it totally depends on the price at which the Nokia XL launches.

Check out my blog for more comparisons and reviews! 

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LG Nexus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Sony Xperia Z, which one is the best!

After the significant price drop of the Samsung galaxy s4 and the Sony xperia Z, people started to get confused as these phones along with the Nexus 5 were available at the same price tag!

All the three of them have something that other just doesn't, so how do you choose?

Let's find out in my in-depth comparison of the Nexus 5, galaxy S4 and the xperia Z!

DESIGN AND BUILD.

When it comes to design and build in this comparison, all of them come from a different perspective and have different pros and cons, let take a look.

Nexus 5 always keeps things clean and this results in a clean and nice looking device. Nexus 5  matte finish plastic back which is not specifically eye catchy but is comfortable and extremely light weight. Nexus 5 is not particularly a premium device but it is still better than the other plastic phones out there.

On the Samsung booth, we have the Galaxy S4 with the same old plastic Samsung design with back that feels utterly cheap and doesn't match up Nexus 5 whatsoever! However it is still very light weight but not even near a premium device.

The Sony Xperia Z on the other side however comes with a much more premium design and build than its competitors with the glass back and front that can be fragile at times but feels really premium and is a pleasure to hold!

The Winner here is not really specific, while the Sony xperia Z gives a premium phone, it is not really that comfortable when compared to the Nexus 5! So, if you want a better grip you should go for the nexus 5 else the Xperia Z. The Galaxy S4 loses completely in this category.

DISPLAY.

Display is actually same on all of them when it comes to resolution but as I say in my articles, it's the tech used for the display that matters.

Sony has gone for TFT - albeit with 1080 x 1920 pixels, giving a pixel density of 441ppi, which would explain why it looks a bit washed out. The screen is razor sharp when look at it straight but the problems comes in when you tilt it a little as their the colors just wash out because of the poor viewing angles!

With a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which translates to 445ppi, the Nexus 5 display looks crisp and accurate. It's an IPS display, and while critics will point to AMOLED's superior brightness and black levels, you'd be hard pressed to notice. Viewing angles are great and outdoor visibility is no problem too!

Finally, The Samsung Galaxy S4  Super AMOLED Full HD display, which is 1920 x 1080 pixels, if you're asking, meaning an amazing 441PPI. The display is one factor where the S4 shines, it is gorgeous!

Display is great on this device with great color reproduction, outdoor visibility and viewing angles.

Here we have two winners actually, Nexus 5 and the Galaxy S4! The Xperia Z here washes out with its poor viewing angles.

HARDWARE.

When we talk about connectivity options, all of them support everything from NFC to USB OTG!

In the storage department, you get Micro SD expansion up to 64GB on Galaxy S4 and Xperia Z but the nexus 5 doesn't support Micro SD card.

Internal storage is 16GB on all the devices but on Nexus 5, you can also get a 32GB variant which is a little expensive.

The Xperia Z however is IP67 certified that means it is dust and water proof.

We will talk about the battery life later in this article.

SOFTWARE.

Software is the aspect where all these devices differ a lot with different UIs.

Nexus 5 as you all would know comes with the stock android UI that means it looks cleaner and comes with android 4.4 which is the latest. The software on the Nexus 5 is for those who want a cleaner android experience with no lags whatsoever!

                                      

The Samsung Galaxy S4 however comes with the highly customized TouchWiz UI along with Android 4.2.2 Jellybean that can be updated to kitkat 4.4.

TouchWiz comes with a lot of extra features like Smart scroll, Smart Stay, Air gestures,S health and many more. These features are not really that helpful when it comes to everyday usage as they use a lot of battery life, Sure you will have to something to show off but you kind of stop using these features after a month or so!

                            

Lastly, Xperia Z comes with the Sony's own customized Timescape UI along with Android 4.1.2 Jellybean that can also be updated to Android 4.4 KitKat.

Sony's TimeScape UI is considered as the near to stock android UI which is quite right but the black look of the UI is getting a little old like the Samsung's TouchWiz. The UI also comes with a lot of features like Themes, Quick apps and much more. The Timescape is not a feature rich UI like the TouchWiz nor it is clean like the stock android, it stays in the middle which can be good for some but also can be a real bummer.

It's on you whether you the clean stock android, the feature packed TouchWiz or stay in the middle of the both by going for the Sony's TimeScape.

PERFORMANCE.

The Nexus 5 is a top performer. It has a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 with an Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM.

When I ran Geekbench 3 the scores were 885 for single-core and 2579 for multi-core. That's higher than the Galaxy S4 and way higher than the HTC One.

By combining that processing power with the carefully optimized Android 4.4 platform Google has delivered a completely lag-free and highly responsive experience. The Nexus 5 is a dream to use.

You can skip in and out of apps and games without any stuttering. Even with more than 20 entries in the multitasking menu there's no hint of a pause.

On the other side, we have the Sony Xperia Z which can't be quite matched with the Nexus 5 with Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait along with the Adreno 320 with 2GB RAM which is sufficient for a lag free experience but when compare it to the Nexus 5, it fails!

Next is Samsung Galaxy S4 with Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 along with PowerVR SGX544MP3 assisted with 2GB RAM which is extremely powerful when we compared to any phone in its range but as I said before when we compare it to the Nexus 5, it is not as fast.

Another problem on the Galaxy S4 and Xperia Z is the heating issue which is quite a big drawback and pull these phones back in this comparison!

So, in the performance category, the Nexus 5 wins hands down!

CAMERA.

Camera is great on all the devices but we have a winner here.

The Nexus 5 has an 8MP main camera with a 1/3.2-inch CMOS sensor and an F2.4 30mm equivalent lens. The OIS (optical image stabilisation) helps you eliminate camera shake, and it's pretty easy to point-and-shoot and get good results.

     

Extra options are accessible via the icons at either side of that shutter button. Tap the camera icon and you'll find the video, panorama, and photo sphere options.

The camera on the Nexus 5 is good but not the best, it takes decent shots in sufficient light but low light conditions or indoors, it completely fails and results in images with noise.

The Xperia Z's 13-megapixel camera uses an Exmor RS sensor, which is designed to be particularly impressive in low light. 

       

As for the actual camera, results unfortunately will not wow you. Photos tended to look better on the screen before they were actually shot, but then when transferred to a computer screen, they just looked cheap. Colors are presented well, but there seemed to be a lack of sharpness, and even mildly zoomed in, they came out more like something from a budget or mid-range handset.

      

Indoor shots are passable - ambient light helps but they still look a little blurry when enlarged - although the low light capabilities of the new Exmor sensor really are impressive compared to the competition.

Samsung Galaxy S4 13MP shooter is capable of taking some stunning photos and comes with a decent auto mode, which enables you to get really great shots no matter what the framing.

     

There are a lot of features to play with in the settings like the Drama shot, Best face,HDR and lot more.

When it comes to low light, this phone is not the best either like the HTC one(2013) but it captures decent images and the Night mode helps a lot too.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is the winner with color reproduction in all light conditions!

BATTERY LIFE.

Now battery life is a real concern when it comes to flagships, let's see how these phones performs.

The Nexus 5 comes with a 2300mAh non removable battery that is as most of you might know is not that great. On moderate usage, you will have to charge your phone at least once every day and on heavy usage, you might charge it twice! Battery life is one of the issues on the Nexus 5, company is promising to fix that in the future updates but no official news just yet.

The Xperia Z comes with a 2330mAh battery life that is non removable which is always a bummer. When we talk about the battery life, it is not great either and almost identical to the Nexus 5!

The Galaxy S4 however comes with a REMOVABLE 2600mAH which is great compared to the other two.

I am not saying you can get two days out of it but you can probably get 1.5 days out of it on moderate usage.

Here also the Galaxy S4 wins with a removable and better battery.

TO SUM UP...

All of the phones are great in their way, however I think the Sony Xperia Z is totally out of competition!

If you want a better and cleaner android experience, go with the Nexus 5 but if you want more features, go for the galaxy S4 but the heating and the lagging issues will push you back!

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Phablet War: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs LG G pro 2!

The LG G pro 2 is a great device but is it good enough to defeat the king of the phablet line? Without wasting your time,  Let's find out which is the best phablet in this indepth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and LG G pro 2!

      


DESIGN AND BUILD.

If you are a Metal body lover, you are going to be disappointed here as both the devices feature a plastic build which is not really that great!

           

Both feel solid in the hands, but the Note 3 offers a little more grip, thanks to its faux-leather textured back. Opinion on Samsung's fake stitching is split, but some people will find it a little bit too tacky for their tastes. 

On the other side, the G pro 2 looks like the streched version of the LG G2 with the same button layout on the back which can take time to get used to but fortunately you can also unlock your phone by tapping the display.

The G pro 2 also features those LG slim bezels that look gorgeous and can be considered as a pro!

But choosing winner here is quite difficult as both the phones have something that the other just misses. The Galaxy note 3 has a better grip while the G pro 2 looks better. So, it is up to you here which one to choose.


DISPLAY.


Both the phones rock the 1080p resolution that looks great on either device.

      

Despite each stretching a 1080p resolution over more than 5 inches of screen, you'll have no sharpness complaints. Obviously the fact that the LG has the bigger display - 5.9in to the Samsung's 5.7in - means it has a slightly lower pixel density (373ppi versus 386ppi) but the difference is unimportant in daily use.

The important factor to look out for here is the Tech used for the display.

The Note 3 sticks to Samsung's preferred Super AMOLED tech, which means deep, true blacks and vivid colours. LG has instead retained the G2's IPS+ LCD screen; LCD displays tend to serve up purer whites and more realistic colours than their AMOLED counterparts.

While I do appreciate the Full HD display of the Note 3, colours on the G pro 2 look much more realistic in real life.

So, the winner here is the LG G pro 2.


HARDWARE.

Both the phones come with all the connectivity options and micro SD support, so you won't really have a problem in storage on either device.

But the one place where the Galaxy note 3 gets an advantage is the Stylus availability! Sure you can buy stylus from another source for the g pro 2 but it won't be deeply integrated in the OS and you miss all the Features that it brings with it.

On the battery side, Both the devices surprisingly come with a 3200mAh removable battery but they don't quite match up in the battery life.

While both the phones can get you period of a 1.5 days on little heavy usage, the Note 3 gives you a little more hours when we compare them together.


SOFTWARE.


Here, we have again two different android skins with different benefits and it won't be easy to choose one!

When we talk about the android versions they come with, the G pro 2 already comes with the Android kitkat while on the note 3, you get Android 4.3 jellybean which can be updated to android kitkat.

Whereas on the Skins department, both come with highly customized skins of their own and Both have their own quarks.

The Note 3 gets Samsung's TouchWiz interface in all of its cartoony glory, and if you can manage to forgive it the garishly in-your-face design it has plenty of nice features.


        

Probably you won't use this features after a while but as I am supposed to mention them, they include: a FlipBoard-powered stream of all your news and social updates which is not quite rapid and you would probably end up using Flipboard again; 

MultiWindow, which lets you view two apps simultaneously; a shrunken down display option for one-handed use; Smart Rotation, which automatically adjusts the screen's orientation to match that of your face; Quick Glance, which lets you wave your hand over the Note 3 when it’s locked to summon notifications; Story Album for arranging your snaps; S Health for tracking exercise.


On the G pro 2 however you get the popular KnockCode, The ability to customise shortcuts for the front touch buttons is also welcome, as are Smart Stay (which keeps the screen on while you're looking at it), Content Lock (which sets a second password for specific photos, videos and notes) and Dual Browser, which pretty much does what the Note 3's MultiWindow does. 

Slide Aside - which lets you access frequently used apps with a three-finger swipe - merely annoyed us a little. Oh, and like the Note 3 there's a Mini View mode which shrinks the display down so you can use it easily with one hand. Unfortunately, it won't shrink the handset at the same time.

The Winner here is also totally up to you with both coming with a features rich software and you won't regret choosing either.


PERFORMANCE.

Now when it comes to performance, both phones are great performers whatsoever.

The G Pro 2 and Note 3 both have identical quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 brains, along with 3GB of RAM to help them run hordes of apps simultaneously. These processors don't really sound the latest but they are not bad and can run anything hands down!


You won't really have a problem on either device and will have a lag free experience.

CAMERA.

Both the Note 3 and G Pro 2 have 13MP rear cameras. Both devices can record 4K video at 30fps, 1080 video at 60fps, and slow motion 720p video at 120fps.

Both really look same on paper but that's not the case in real life.

     

Both phones no doubt capture great images in good and sufficient light but the challenge comes in low light.

With the OIS+, the LG G pro 2 captures great ( acceptable ) photos in low light with lesser noise and less grainy images. While on the other side, there is no OIS at all on the Note 3 and it's camera is no good in low light!

Like the Galaxy S5 and HTC One (M8), the G Pro 2 also lets you refocus on different parts of a shot after you've taken a photo. LG calls this Magic Focus, and in use it works pretty well. To get the most from it you'll need plenty of space between foreground and background - not to mention steady hands - but it's a nice feature to have. 

In the camera depart, LG G pro 2 clearly wins with better shots in all light conditions.


TO SUM UP..

Both the phones are a great deal in all aspects but on the LG G pro 2, you get better camera, screen and more premium build but on the Note 3, you get the S pen, a little better battery life and more importantly a cheaper price to pay!
Decision is on you now which one to choose as you know all the pros and cons.


Read Also: LG G Pro 2 review, Note 3 killer?


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