Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6) vs LG G5 (H840)

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

5/29/2018 9:08 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 11:25 PM

Compare LG G5 X Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points LG G5 (H840) Compare Motorola Moto G6 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (H840)

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!

7 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	vs	21 Advantages LG G5 (H840)
+5.7"8% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)144% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+159 grams (5.57 ounces)13% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+554 PPI96% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP87% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
Other model names	Verizon Lenovo Moto G6 Play MOTXT19226PP, Motorola Ashley	LG G5 SE, LG G5 Lite, LG-H840, LGH840
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	4/19/2018	3/31/2016
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.2 x 154.4 millimeters (2.84 x 6.08 in)	73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	554 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 MSM8920 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,25,26,29,30,66) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	36 hours (1.5 days)	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Silver, Flash Gray, Blue, Gold • Front/back Gorilla Glass 3 • Max vision 18:9 display • Dolby audio	• Colors: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI • LG 360 VR supported • LG CAM Plus supported • 3D Arc Glass screen • Modular battery • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	LG G5 (H840)
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