LG G6
#1121
LG G7 ThinQ
#943Category Breakdown
LG G6
LG G7 ThinQ
Performance
67.683.3
Camera
84.286.0
Display
81.078.3
Battery
86.784.8
Build
93.080.5
Connectivity
67.872.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
62.965.8
Summary
- The LG G6 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels, while the LG G7 ThinQ has a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, both supporting HDR.
- In terms of performance, the G6 is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, whereas the G7 ThinQ utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, offering better processing capabilities.
- The G6's camera setup includes a dual 13 MP rear camera, while the G7 ThinQ boasts a dual 16 MP rear camera, enhancing photographic quality.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the G6 at 3300 mAh compared to the G7 ThinQ's 3000 mAh, but both support 18W charging and wireless charging.
- Both devices have a premium build with Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, but the G7 ThinQ has improved software with Android 8.0, upgradable to Android 10, compared to the G6's Android 7.0, upgradable to Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G6
LG G7 ThinQ
General
Release Date
2017, April 07
2018, June 01
Announced
2017, February 26
2018, May 02
Description
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)
Also known as LG G7+ with 128 GB storageVersions: G710EM (Global); G710PM (Sprint), G710VMP (Verizon); G710ULM (USA unlocked); G710EMW (CH, AU, NZL, HKG); G710EAW 128/6 (HKG, SGP, AU, EU); G710AWM (Canada); G710N (South Korea)
Display
Size
5.7"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10, Dolby Vision
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 630
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF
16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", no AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 18mm
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 minWireless (USA)
18W wired, QC3Wireless (USA)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
163 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Astro Black, Ice Platinum, Terra Gold, Marine Blue, Mystic White, Raspberry Rose, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
New Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Raspberry Rose
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps or Cat15 800/150 Mbps (region dependant)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), LG UX 8 UI
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer