Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i) vs LG Optimus G (E977)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S6 vs LG Optimus G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/5/2015 2:15 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:05 PM

Compare LG Optimus G X Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2550
mAh

(Non removable)

00Point LG Optimus G (E977) Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)

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25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	vs	0 Advantage LG Optimus G (E977)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core60% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)25% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super IPS+
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1280 pixels
+576 PPI81% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	318 PPI
+5.1"9% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(back) 16MP20% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13.2MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.6" inches23% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2550 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP

21 Common items in both devices

32GB (24GB available) / 32GB (25GB available)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	Optimus G (E977)
Other model names	Galaxy S6 G920i, Samsung Zero F	LG Optimus G E977, LG E977 Optimus G
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, Brazil, India, Singapore	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	4/10/2015	9/17/2012
Depth	6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 143.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.65 in)	68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	5.1" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	576 PPI	318 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T760 MP8	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available) UFS 2.0	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	LTE 700/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	4192x3144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	22mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.34µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2550 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	335 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Gorilla Glass 4 back panel • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) • S-Voice natural language • OneDrive 115GB • ANT+	• Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus UI v3.0 • G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen • WiFi direct • 3G/4G mobile hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920i)	LG Optimus G (E977)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.11W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.312W/kg (head), 0.874W/kg (body)	feature not registered