Asus Padfone 2 vs LG Optimus G vs LG Nexus 4: spec comparison

The Asus PadFone 2 is now official and it might just beat the LG Optimus G to become the first phone out there with Qualcomm's extremely powerful Snapdragon S4 APQ8064 quad-core chip. Not just that - both devices go neck to neck in terms of performance, and will probably be one of the hottest devices this Holiday season.

The PadFone 2 covers everything that you might wish for. Starting with the larger, 4.7-inch 720p screen, going through the 2GB of RAM and quad-core chip, and finishing with the 13-megapixel camera.

The PadFone 2 however has the unique advantage of the PadFone Station, a $210 accessory that is a tablet chassis. What this means is that for $210 more dollars, you get a 10.1-inch 1280x800-pixel screen with a 5,000mAh battery, that is powered by your phone.

How does it fare against devices like the LG Optimus G and the LG Nexus 4? We only have the preliminary specs of the Nexus 4 (those are likely to change), but we'd still like you to see the three devices go in a cold-blooded spec battle. Witness it in the tablet below, and don't hesitate to let us know: which one wins your heart?

DESIGN
OS	Android (4.0)	Android (4.0.4)	Android (4.2)
Dimensions	5.43 x 2.71 x 0.35 (137.9 x 68.9 x 9 mm)	5.19 x 2.71 x 0.33 (131.9 x 68.9 x 8.45 mm)
Weight	4.76 oz (135 g) the average is 4.1 oz (116 g)	5.11 oz (145 g) the average is 4.1 oz (116 g)

DISPLAY
Physical size	4.70 inches	4.70 inches
Resolution	720 x 1280 pixels	768 x 1280 pixels	768 x 1280 pixels
Pixel density	312 ppi	318 ppi	318 ppi
Technology	Super IPS+ LCD	IPS LCD	IPS LCD

BATTERY
Capacity	2140 mAh	2100 mAh

HARDWARE
System chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Processor	Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait	Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait	Quad core
Graphics processor	Adreno 320	Adreno 320	Adreno 320
System memory	2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel)	2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / DDR2 (500 MHz)	2048 MB RAM
Built-in storage	16 GB	32 GB	8 GB
Storage expansion		microSD, microSDHC up to 64 GB

CAMERA
Camera	13 megapixels, Immobile	13 megapixels, Immobile	8 megapixels, Immobile
Flash	LED	LED	LED
Camcorder	1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (60 fps)	1920x1080 (1080p HD)	1920x1080 (1080p HD)
Front-facing camera	1.2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels	Yes