LG G6 (H870K) vs Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G6 vs Motorola Edge 40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/11/2023 4:26 PM, updated: 6/12/2023 11:28 AM

Compare Motorola Edge 40 X LG G6 (H870K) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) Compare LG G6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)

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!

10 Advantages LG G6 (H870K)	vs	22 Advantages Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+1440x2880 pixels60% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+565 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	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	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
5.7"	vs	+6.55"15% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 13MP142% Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.55" inches94% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.4 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 32MP6 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
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3300 mAh	vs	+4400 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+68W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-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 [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic or leather back

Dolby Vision/HDR10 / HDR10+

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G6 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
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Model	LG G6 (H870K)	Edge 40 (256GB)
Other model names	LG G6 (32GB), LG-H870K, LGH870K	Lenovo Moto Edge 40 5G XT2303-1, XT2303-2
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	3/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017	5/4/2023
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)	71.99 x 158.43 millimeters (2.83 x 6.24 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic or leather back
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 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2880 pixels (18:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	144Hz
Display features	Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display	1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz
🤖 Operating System
	LG G6 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	LG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	LG G6 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)	ARM Mali-G77 MC9
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 689743 (v9) Geekbench: 3320 (v5.1), 3603 (v6) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G6 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) UFS 2.0	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G6 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 7, 8, 12)	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	LG G6 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	8160x6120 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/1.4 (aperture)
Focal length	30mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.55" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps 720p@120fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	LG G6 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	18mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G6 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G6 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not 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 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G6 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	68W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	feature not registered
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G6 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
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: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Knock Code, KnockOn	• Colors: Black, Green, Blue, Magenta • Ready For • ThinkShield
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G6 (H870K)	Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
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