LG G4
#1965
LG G6
#1121Category Breakdown
LG G4
LG G6
Performance
62.967.6
Camera
82.584.2
Display
60.481.0
Battery
84.886.7
Build
71.893.0
Connectivity
62.267.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.062.9
Summary
- The LG G4 features a 5.5-inch 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 with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G4 is powered by the Snapdragon 808 chipset, whereas the G6 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 821, providing better processing capabilities.
- The G4's rear camera is 16 MP with OIS, while the G6 offers a dual-camera setup with a 13 MP standard lens and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, enhancing versatility.
- Battery capacity is also improved in the G6 at 3300 mAh compared to the G4's 3000 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android, but the G4 starts with Android 5.1.1 and can be upgraded to 7.0, while the G6 comes with 7.0 out of the box and is upgradable to 9.0, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the G4 featuring a plastic back and frame, while the G6 has a glass back and aluminum frame, enhancing durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G4
LG G6
General
Release Date
2015, April 29
2017, April 07
Announced
2015, April 28
2017, February 26
Description
Versions: H815 (EMEA), H815TR (Turkey), H815T (Hong Kong), H815P (LATAM, South Africa), H812 (Canada), H810 (AT&T), H811 (T-Mobile), LS991 (Sprint), VS986 (Verizon), US991 (US Cellular)
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
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
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 418
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
16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, 3-axis 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
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 18mm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (optional)
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 minWireless (USA)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm
148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
155 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
Colors
Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red, White/Gold
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
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTG
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
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), LG UX 8 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer