Apple iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) vs LG G Pro 2 (D838)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs LG G Pro 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/23/2024 3:12 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:12 PM

Compare LG G Pro 2 X Apple iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1290x2796

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4674
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points LG G Pro 2 (D838) Compare Apple iPhone 16 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS+

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)

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!

28 Advantages Apple iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages LG G Pro 2 (D838)
+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)85% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR5X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (104GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super IPS+
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1290x2796 pixels74% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+460 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	373 PPI
+6.7"14% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.56" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)50% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4674 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)16% Lighter
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
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Model	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Other model names	iPhone 16 Plus (A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291)	Phablet LG Optimus G Pro 2, LG D838, LG B1
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Apple	LG
Release date	9/20/2024, Announced: 9/9/2024	3/18/2014
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 160.9 millimeters (3.06 x 6.33 in)	81.9 x 157.9 millimeters (3.22 x 6.22 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1290x2796 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	373 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
System version	iOS 18	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB v2 (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	A18 GPU (5-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1539646 (v10) Geekbench: 7988 (v6.0)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) NVMe (SSD)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3290 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3082 e-SIM only (USA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3289 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71 TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3291 No e-SIM (China): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)	LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7)
Primary 5G network	A3290 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) A3082 e-SIM only (USA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) mmWave (258, 260, 261) A3289 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6) A3291 No e-SIM (China): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°0.7µmPDAF	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi 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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	S-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-47TH
Battery capacity	4674 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	25W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Titan, White, Silver, Burgundy • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UI • LG Knock Code • Slow motion 720p@120fps • Dolby mobile sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered