Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB) vs LG G6 (H870DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs LG G6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/16/2018 10:34 PM, updated: 12/16/2021 4:19 AM

Compare LG G6 X Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

23
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points LG G6 (H870DS) Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G6 (H870DS)

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 Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	vs	16 Advantages LG G6 (H870DS)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+6"5% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+3580 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC156% More external storage for files using memory cards
204 grams (7.14 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)25% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)22% Thinner
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1440x2880 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+565 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 23MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP14% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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.
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices

64GB (53GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
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Model	Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA2+ 6GB RAM	LG G6 Dual-Sim (64GB), LG-H870DS, LGH870DS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Hong Kong, India, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	8/1/2018	3/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 157 millimeters (2.95 x 6.18 in)	71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight	204 grams (7.14 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	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
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	600/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	30mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase 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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	18mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3580 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	384 hours (16 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Black, Gold, Green • Aluminum frame • Exmor RS camera • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Stereo Bluetooth headset SBH24 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast	• Colors: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Knock Code, KnockOn
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)	LG G6 (H870DS)
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