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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) vs LG G6 (H870K)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs LG G6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G6 X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) 06Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G6 (H870K)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) vs G6 (H870K)} 20 Advantages LG G6 (H870K)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+1/2.5" inches20%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)23%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+565 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"vs+5.7"10%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP116%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
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
3000 mAhvs+3300 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 a/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
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus DTV Dual-Sim XT1683, Motorola PotterLG G6 (32GB), LG-H870K, LGH870K
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
AustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
BrandMotorolaLG
Release date3/1/20173/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)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

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredDolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0

⚙️ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 158785 (v7)
Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (21GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 7, 8, 12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens30mm lens
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm 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
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered18mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVDigital TV FullSegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registered384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
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: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
• TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
• Colors: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Knock Code, KnockOn

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)LG G6 (H870K)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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