LG G6 Plus (H870DSU) vs LG Optimus G (LS970)

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

2/27/2019 11:44 AM, updated: 12/16/2021 4:38 AM

Compare LG Optimus G X LG G6 Plus (H870DSU) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points LG Optimus G (LS970) Compare LG G6+ Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)

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29 Advantages LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	vs	2 Advantages LG Optimus G (LS970)
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+128GB (110GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1440x2880 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1280 pixels
+565 PPI78% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	318 PPI
+5.7"21% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP97% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13.2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/3" inches7% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)12% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / TFT Super IPS+

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	Optimus G (LS970)
Other model names	LG G6+ 128GB Dual-sim, LG-H870DSU, LGH870DSU	Sprint LG Eclipse 4G LTE, LG Optimus G, LG LS970
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Israel	USA
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	6/1/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017	11/11/2012
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)	68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
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.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2880 pixels (18:9)	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	318 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	feature not registered
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	LG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.0	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	100/50 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 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE 1900
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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF	13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4192x3144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	30mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@60fps 720p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	18mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz	Supported
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, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	13 hours
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Astro black, Terra gold, Marine blue • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Knock Code, KnockOn	• Colors: Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • LG Optimus UI v3.0 • G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen • 3G/4G mobile hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G6 Plus (H870DSU)	LG Optimus G (LS970)
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