Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs LG G Flex 2 Specs Review: Comparison of Features, Price

When LG introduced the LG G Flex 2 at the CES 2015, the Korean company proved that they were ahead in the game as they launched the device which capable of bending and flexing, while improving its specs so tech fans may be able to distinguish it from its predecessor, the G Flex.

Though the G Flex 2 has a new and improved processor and a better display, how will it hold up when compared with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4?

Design:
While both phones' dimensions place them in the phablet category, the Note 4 is taller and wider than the LG phone. The G Flex 2 measures 5.87 x 2.96 x 0.37 inches and weighs 5.36 ounces, while the Note 4 measures 6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 inches and weighs 6.21 ounces.

The LG handset has a curved shape that straightens out when pressed, but it springs back into shape as soon as pressure is released. It also has a self-healing coat that promises to vanish scratches and scuffs in 10 seconds. Meanwhile, the Note 4 has a more premium build than its predecessors, with its metal frame and beveled silver edges.

Features:
The G Flex 2 has a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and pixel density of 401 ppi—impressive, but not enough to beat the Samsung phone's 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display which has a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and pixel density of 515ppi.

The Samsung phone is powered by an octa core Exynos Octa 7 processor, while the LG handset has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa core chip set. Both phones run on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Both phones come with 32GB internal memory which can be expanded up to 128GB with a microSD card.

As for the cameras, the Note 4 wins again as it has a 16MP rear camera and 3.7MP front facing shooter, while the G Flex 2 has a 13MP rear camera and 2.1MP front camera.

Price:
Off contract, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 costs $845, while the LG G Flex 2 is predicted to cost $650 once it goes on sale.