LG G3
#2752
LG G6
#2664Category Breakdown
LG G3
LG G6
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
49.950.6
Display
70.570.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.060.2
Summary
- The LG G3 features a 5.5-inch True HD-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the LG G6 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display that supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision with a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G3 is powered by the Snapdragon 801 chipset with 2GB or 3GB of RAM, whereas the G6 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 821 with 4GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the G6 offers an additional ultrawide lens and improved low-light performance.
- The G3 has a 3000 mAh battery, while the G6 has a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery with faster charging capabilities.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the G3 starting on KitKat and the G6 on Nougat, providing a more updated software experience on the latter.
- Build quality is also enhanced in the G6, featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the back and an aluminum frame compared to the plastic back and frame of the G3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3
LG G6
General
Release Date
2014
2017, April 07
Announced
2014
2017, February 26
Description
Versions: D855 (Europe); D850 (AT&T); D851 (T-Mobile); D852 (Canada)
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
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, 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
Front Camera
2.1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2, 18mm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi) (optional)
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 minWireless (USA)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
149 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red, Blue Steel
Astro Black, Ice Platinum, Terra Gold, Marine Blue, Mystic White, Raspberry Rose, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/21.1 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, 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, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), LG UX 8 UI
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), LG UX 8 UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes