LG G6 (H870DS) vs Google Pixel 3 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G6 vs Google Pixel 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/16/2018 8:56 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 8:05 AM

Compare Google Pixel 3 X LG G6 (H870DS) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Google Pixel 3 (128GB) Compare LG G6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2915
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G6 (H870DS)

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13 Advantages LG G6 (H870DS)	vs	12 Advantages Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+1440x2880 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+565 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	439 PPI
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP113% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2915 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP68 certified
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)124% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
163 grams (5.71 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)10% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 8MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G TD-LTE) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

36 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G6 (H870DS)	Pixel 3 (128GB)
Other model names	LG G6 Dual-Sim (64GB), LG-H870DS, LGH870DS	Google Pixel 3 G013A, HTC Blueline
Country or region available	(Global, International), Hong Kong, India, Russia, Ukraine	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Google
Release date	3/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017	10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)	68.2 x 145.6 millimeters (2.69 x 5.73 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	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.	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2880 pixels (18:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	439 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display	HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3
🤖 Operating System
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
User Interface	LG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 285044 (v7) Geekbench: 8337 (v4.4) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	1024/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	30mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): 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 and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps 720p@120fps	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	18mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	2915 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	feature not registered
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Knock Code, KnockOn	• Colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G6 (H870DS)	Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
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