LG G6
#2664
Samsung Galaxy A23
#1809Category Breakdown
LG G6
Samsung Galaxy A23
Performance
54.362.5
Camera
50.649.5
Display
70.572.5
Battery
61.563.0
Build
79.877.8
Overall
60.262.9
Summary
- The LG G6 features a premium build with a glass front and back, aluminum frame, and is rated for water resistance, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 uses a plastic frame and back, making it slightly heavier.
- In terms of display, the G6 has a smaller 5.7-inch IPS LCD with higher resolution and HDR support, whereas the A23 offers a larger 6.6-inch PLS LCD with a smoother 90Hz refresh rate but lower resolution.
- Performance-wise, the G6 is powered by the older Snapdragon 821, while the A23 utilizes the more efficient Snapdragon 680, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The G6's dual-camera setup includes a 13 MP standard and ultrawide lens, allowing for versatile photography, whereas the A23 boasts a 50 MP main camera with additional lenses for ultrawide, macro, and depth, enhancing its photographic versatility.
- Battery capacity favors the A23 with 5000 mAh compared to the G6's 3300 mAh, and the A23 supports faster charging at 25W.
- Software-wise, the G6 runs on an older version of Android with LG's UI, while the A23 comes with a more recent version of Android and Samsung's One UI, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G6
Samsung Galaxy A23
General
Release Date
2017, April 07
2022, March 04
Announced
2017, February 26
2022, March 04
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)
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10, Dolby Vision
PLS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 610
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 18mm
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 minWireless (USA)
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight
163 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Astro Black, Ice Platinum, Terra Gold, Marine Blue, Mystic White, Raspberry Rose, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Black, White, Peach, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), LG UX 8 UI
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), LG UX 8 UI
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes