Apple iPhone 6 Plus
#3030
LG G6
#1121Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
LG G6
Performance
56.567.6
Camera
77.284.2
Display
58.981.0
Battery
23.486.7
Build
94.593.0
Connectivity
63.467.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.362.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6 Plus features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the LG G6 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 6 Plus is powered by the Apple A8 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the LG G6 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 with a quad-core CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the iPhone 6 Plus has an 8 MP rear sensor with OIS, while the LG G6 offers a dual-camera setup with a 13 MP standard lens and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, allowing for more versatile photography.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the LG G6 at 3300 mAh compared to the iPhone's 2915 mAh, and it supports wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6, while the LG G6 operates on Android 7.0, upgradable to Android 9.0, providing different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
LG G6
General
Release Date
2014, September 19
2017, April 07
Announced
2014, September 09
2017, February 26
Description
N/A
Versions: LG G6+ with 128 GB storage; H870 (Europe); H871 (AT&T); H872 (T-Mobile); H873 (Canada); H870K (Australia); LS993 (Sprint); US997 (U.S. Cellular); VS988 (Verizon Wireless)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Apple A8 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/1.8, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
5 MP, f/2.2, 18mm
Front Camera Features
face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2915 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2915 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh)
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 minWireless (USA)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 in)
148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
172 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Astro Black, Ice Platinum, Terra Gold, Marine Blue, Mystic White, Raspberry Rose, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), LG UX 8 UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer