LG G Pro 2 (D838) vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)

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

9/23/2024 6:32 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:12 PM

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

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS+

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Apple iPhone 16 Plus (512GB) Compare LG G Pro 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1290x2796

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4674
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)

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6 Advantages LG G Pro 2 (D838)	vs	28 Advantages Apple iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)85% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+512GB (482GB available)47 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
TFT Super IPS+	vs	+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1290x2796 pixels74% Higher resolution screen
373 PPI	vs	+460 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.9"	vs	+6.7"14% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)50% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAh	vs	+4674 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

OIS: Optical stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
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Model	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
Other model names	Phablet LG Optimus G Pro 2, LG D838, LG B1	iPhone 16 Plus (A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Apple
Release date	3/18/2014	9/20/2024, Announced: 9/9/2024
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.9 x 157.9 millimeters (3.22 x 6.22 in)	77.8 x 160.9 millimeters (3.06 x 6.33 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	5.9" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1290x2796 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	373 PPI	460 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	iOS 18
Firmware update	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB v2 (28nm)	64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	A18 GPU (5-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1539646 (v10) Geekbench: 7988 (v6.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	512GB (482GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7)	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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	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)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
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
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°0.7µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
📸 Front camera
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	S-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-47TH	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	4674 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	25W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	370 hours (15.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
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: Titan, White, Silver, Burgundy • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UI • LG Knock Code • Slow motion 720p@120fps • Dolby mobile sound	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	iPhone 16 Plus (512GB)
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