LG G6 (VS988) vs Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)
Side by side comparison between LG G6 vs Google Pixel 7a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1440x2880
13
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4385
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)
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26 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
16 million |
Dual-LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
Model | LG G6 (VS988) | Pixel 7a (GWKK3) |
Other model names | Verizon LG G6 CDMA 32GB, LG-VS988, LGVS988 | Pixel 7a GWKK3 (AT&T, T-Mobile) |
Country or region available | ![]() USA | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan |
Brand | LG | |
Release date | 3/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017 | 5/10/2023 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in) | 72.9 x 152 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in) |
Weight | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic 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. | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | OLED |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 6.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.1% (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 | 431 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display | HDR8 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
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 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz) | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 766112 (v9) Geekbench: 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6) GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) UFS 2.0 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 66) | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF | (dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm |
Main camera resolution | 4160x3120 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 30mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/1.73" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.8µm 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@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Slow motion |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 18mm lens | 20mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | 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 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 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 | 5.3 + 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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 4385 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | 7.5W Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 20 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 456 hours (19 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
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: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral • Google Cast |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | |
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 |