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LG G Flex 2 (LS996) vs LG G6 (H871)

Side by side comparison between LG G Flex 2 vs LG G6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G6 X LG G Flex 2 (LS996) 03Points
5.5"
POLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G6 (H871)

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!

G Flex 2 (LS996)} 3 Advantages LG G Flex 2 (LS996) vs G6 (H871)} 21 Advantages LG G6 (H871)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+565 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+5.7"4%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP103%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3300 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
ModelLG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
Other model namesSprint LG G Flex2, Sprint LG Flex2, LG Flex2, LG LS996,LG Z2AT&T LG G6 32GB, LG-H871, LGH871
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandLGLG
Release date2/1/20153/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 149.1 millimeters (2.96 x 5.87 in)71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 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

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredDolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0

⚙️ Processor

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 158785 (v7)
Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)32GB (21GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 2,4,12,25,26), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)LTE Cat12 (2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered30mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered18mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy23 hours23.5 hours
Standby450 hours (18.8 days)408 hours (17 days)

➕ Other features

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, Red
• Curved body and display
• Self-healing back panel coating
• Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Knock Code, KnockOn

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G Flex 2 (LS996)LG G6 (H871)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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