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LG Phoenix 2 (K371) vs LG G6 (US997)

Side by side comparison between LG Phoenix 2 vs LG G6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G6 X LG Phoenix 2 (K371) 02Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G6 (US997)

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Phoenix 2 (K371)} 2 Advantages LG Phoenix 2 (K371) vs G6 (US997)} 29 Advantages LG G6 (US997)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)103%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (21GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+565 PPI92%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.7"14%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2125 mAhvs+3300 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) 5MP
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
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ModelPhoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
Other model namesAT&T LG Phoenix 2, LG K8, LG K371, LG M1VUS Cellular LG G6 CDMA 32GB, LG-US997, LGUS997
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandLGLG
Release date5/1/20163/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.37 x 144.53 millimeters (2.81 x 5.69 in)71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 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 Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredDolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX UI 6.0 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 158785 (v7)
Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (21GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12,29)LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered30mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered18mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2125 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy13 hours20 hours
Standby16 hours408 hours (17 days)

➕ Other features

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• Flash Selfie
• Knock Code
• Colors: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum, Gold
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Knock Code, KnockOn

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Phoenix 2 (K371)LG G6 (US997)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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