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Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) vs LG G6 (H871)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S6 vs LG G6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G6 X Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) 11Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2550
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 (H871)

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!

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) vs G6 (H871)} 17 Advantages LG G6 (H871)
+32GB (24GB available)14%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)16%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+576 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs565 PPI
+1/2.6" inches15%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
2.1GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
1440x2560 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
5.1"vs+5.7"12%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2550 mAhvs+3300 mAh29%
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.
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP 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.
Not supportedvs+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
UFS 2.0
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
ModelGalaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
Other model namesVerizon Galaxy S6 CDMA G920v, Samsung Zero FAT&T LG G6 32GB, LG-H871, LGH871
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date4/10/20153/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017
Depth6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)70.5 x 143.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.65 in)71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum 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

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.1" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)576 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredDolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 158785 (v7)
Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)
UFS 2.0
32GB (21GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 4, 17)LTE Cat12 (2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, 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

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens30mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm lens18mm lens
Sensor size1/4.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.34µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
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®
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2550 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomy23 hours23.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered408 hours (17 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, White, Gold
• Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
• S-Voice natural language
• OneDrive 115GB
• ANT+
• Colors: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Knock Code, KnockOn

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)LG G6 (H871)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.33W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.221W/kg (head), 0.658W/kg (body)feature not registered
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