BlackBerry Passport
#2711
LG G6
#1121Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Passport
LG G6
Performance
64.267.6
Camera
64.284.2
Display
60.481.0
Battery
26.586.7
Build
74.493.0
Connectivity
58.267.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
46.762.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Passport features a robust build with a glass front, plastic back, and aluminum frame, weighing 196g, while the LG G6 has a slightly lighter design at 163g with a glass front and back, also using an aluminum frame.
- The Passport's 4.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a unique 1:1 resolution of 1440 x 1440 pixels, whereas the G6's 5.7-inch IPS LCD supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Passport is powered by a Snapdragon 801 chipset, while the G6 utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 821, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the G6 offers additional features like an ultra-wide lens and 4K video recording.
- The Passport's battery capacity is 3450mAh, slightly larger than the G6's 3300mAh, but the G6 supports faster 18W charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Passport runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3, while the G6 operates on Android 7.0 with LG's UX 8, allowing for a more versatile app experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Passport
LG G6
General
Release Date
2014
2017, April 07
Announced
2014
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
4.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1440 x 1440 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~453 ppi density)
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 30mm (standard), AF, 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
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.8, 28mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, 18mm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
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
128 x 90.3 x 9.3 mm (5.04 x 3.56 x 0.37 in)
148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
196 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Black&Gold, Silver
Astro Black, Ice Platinum, Terra Gold, Marine Blue, Mystic White, Raspberry Rose, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, 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
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.3, upgradable to 10.3.2
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), LG UX 8 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer