Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) vs LG G6 (US997)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs LG G6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/25/2018 9:50 PM, updated: 7/18/2023 5:42 AM

Compare LG G6 X Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points LG G6 (US997) Compare Motorola Moto G6 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G6 (US997)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	vs	18 Advantages LG G6 (US997)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+64GB (51GB available)143% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+5.9"4% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
167 grams (5.85 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)2% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1440x2880 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
409 PPI	vs	+565 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP53% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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📱 Model features
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
Other model names	TelCel Lenovo Moto G6 Plus XT1926, Motorola Evert	US Cellular LG G6 CDMA 32GB, LG-US997, LGUS997
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	USA
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	4/19/2018	3/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 160 millimeters (2.97 x 6.3 in)	71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.9" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX UI 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 90263 (v7) Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	30mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	18mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	27 hours (1.1 days)	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	408 hours (17 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Gold, Blue indigo • Front/back Gorilla Glass 3 • Max vision 18:9 display • Dolby audio	• Colors: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum, Gold • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Knock Code, KnockOn
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	LG G6 (US997)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 1.41W/kg (body)	feature not registered