Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) vs LG G6 (VS988)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs LG G6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8"
OLED
OLED
2076x2152
48
MP
MP
10mp
16GB
RAM
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Octa-core
4650
mAh
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(Non removable)
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1440x2880
13
MP
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5mp
4GB
RAM
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Quad-core
3300
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(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)
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25 Advantages 
7 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10 |
| 16 million |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| +22 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| Model | Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) |
| Other model names | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold GC15S | Verizon LG G6 CDMA 32GB, LG-VS988, LGVS988 |
| Country or region available |  Japan |  USA |
| Brand | LG | |
| Release date | 9/4/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024 | 3/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017 |
| Depth | 5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 150.2 x 155.2 millimeters (5.91 x 6.11 in) | 71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in) |
| Weight | 257 grams (9 ounces) | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Folded: 10.5mm x 77.1mm x 155.2mm | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min | 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 | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| Display type | LTPO OLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 8" inches | 5.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 2076x2152 pixels (1:1) | 1440x2880 pixels (18:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 374 PPI | 565 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 2700nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: OLED 6.3" (1080x2424), 422 ppi, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| System version | Android 14 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Firmware update | Android 15 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | feature not registered | LG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1222235 (v10) Geekbench: 4783 (v6) | AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| RAM memory | 16GB LPDDR5X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 | 32GB (21GB available) UFS 2.0 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| 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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 600/150 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 | 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat12 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 66) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 10.8MP telephoto f/3.1112mm1/3.2"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 10.5MP ultrawide f/2.2127°1/3.4"PDAF | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4160x3120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm (lens) | 30mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| Camera extras | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps 10-bit HDR Extra camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 23mm 1/3.94" PDAF) | 1080p@60fps 720p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 23mm (lens) | 18mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/3.94" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz |
| 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, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C SlimPort® |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4650 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 21W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 75W Qi wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 20 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 456 hours (19 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| 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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz • Google Cast • FeliCa | • Colors: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Knock Code, KnockOn |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | LG G6 (VS988) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body) | feature not registered |