LG G6 (VS988) vs LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Side by side comparison between LG G6 vs LG K12 Prime 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)
vs
6.26"
IPS
IPS
720x1520
16
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG G6 (VS988)
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23 Common items in both devices |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
Model | LG G6 (VS988) | K12 Prime (X525BAW) |
Other model names | Verizon LG G6 CDMA 32GB, LG-VS988, LGVS988 | LG K12 Prime LMX525BAW, LM-X525BAW |
Country or region available | USA | Brazil |
Brand | LG | LG |
Release date | 3/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017 | 5/13/2019 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in) | 77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in) |
Weight | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
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. | MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 6.26" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2880 pixels (18:9) | 720x1520 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 565 PPI | 269 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
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) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz) | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) UFS 2.0 | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 300/50 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 | 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 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 66) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
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+, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF | (triple camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21/5"1.12um13mm120° 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86° |
Main camera resolution | 4160x3120 pixels | 4608x3456 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/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 30mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3.1" 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 | EIS: Digital 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 | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4160x3120 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 18mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Not supported |
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 | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
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 (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V/1.2A |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 3500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 20 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | 456 hours (19 days) | 150 hours (6.3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
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: Aurora black, Moroccan blue • 19:9 display ratio • LG UX 7 • DTS:X surround sound |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG G6 (VS988) | LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) | |
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 |