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LG G4 (Dual H818N) vs LG G6 (H870)

Side by side comparison between LG G4 vs LG G6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G6 X LG G4 (Dual H818N) 07Points
5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points LG G6 (H870) Compare LG G4 X
5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G6 (H870)

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G4 (Dual H818N)} 7 Advantages LG G4 (Dual H818N) vs G6 (H870)} 23 Advantages LG G6 (H870)
+32GB (25GB available)19%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+1/2.6" inches15%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core (20nm)vs+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.0vs+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)24%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1440x2560 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
534 PPIvs+565 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+5.7"4%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+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

26 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
f/1.8 (aperture)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
ModelLG G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
Other model namesLG G4 Dual-SIM H818N, LG-H818N, LG P1LG G6 (32GB) H870, LG-H870, LGH870
Country or region availableChinaHong KongIndia
China, Hong Kong, India
(Latin America)(Europe)South AfricaBrazil
(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Brazil
BrandLGLG
Release date5/1/2015, Announced: 4/28/20154/1/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in)71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum 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 G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels (16:9)1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedDolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

LG G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
System versionAndroid 5.1 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceLG UX 4.0 UILG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0

⚙️ Processor

LG G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz 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 418 (600MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Basemark OS II: 1584 (v2)AnTuTu: 158785 (v7)
Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB (21GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

LG G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens30mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (3-axis): 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 extras4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

LG G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered18mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
32-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
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 G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
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 G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours23 hours
Standby315 hours (13.1 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

LG G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red
• Knock Code
• Quick Remote
• Colors: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Knock Code, KnockOn

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G4 (Dual H818N)LG G6 (H870)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.62W/kg (head)feature not registered
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