LG G6 Plus (H870U) vs LG G6 (H870DS)

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

2/26/2019 12:29 PM, updated: 12/16/2021 4:38 AM

Compare LG G6 X LG G6 Plus (H870U) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point LG G6 (H870DS) Compare LG G6+ Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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1 Advantage LG G6 Plus (H870U)	vs	1 Advantage LG G6 (H870DS)
+128GB (110GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

52 Common items in both devices

2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)

4GB LPDDR4

UFS 2.0

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

163 grams (5.71 ounces)

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

+45 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Other model names	LG G6+ 128GB, LG-H870U, LGH870U	LG G6 Dual-Sim (64GB), LG-H870DS, LGH870DS
Country or region available	Mexico	(Global, International), Hong Kong, India, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	6/1/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017	3/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017
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)	71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/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: 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 G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2880 pixels (18:9)	1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display	Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	LG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0	LG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.0	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	600/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4160x3120 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	30mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS (3-axis): 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 and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	1080p@60fps 720p@120fps	1080p@60fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	18mm lens	18mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
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	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	23 hours
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	384 hours (16 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
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, Terra gold, Marine blue • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Knock Code, KnockOn	• Colors: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Knock Code, KnockOn
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G6 Plus (H870U)	LG G6 (H870DS)
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