Apple iPhone 6s vs LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Sony Xperia X: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 6s vs LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Sony Xperia X. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 6sApple iPhone 6sGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
LG G5LG G5Global · 4GB · 32GB · H860
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7N. America · 4GB · 32GB · G930
Sony Xperia XSony Xperia XGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPhone 6s
Apple iPhone 6s
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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LG G5
LG G5
Global · 4GB · 32GB · H860
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Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S7
N. America · 4GB · 32GB · G930
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Sony Xperia X
Sony Xperia X
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.9Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials 6.5Design & Materials 5.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.1Performance & Hardware 4.9Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.6Camera 6.3Camera 6.4Camera 5.0Camera
Connectivity score 7.2 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity 6.2 Connectivity 6.4 Connectivity
Battery score 5.5 Battery 4.6 Battery 4.8 Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
199 reviews
8.5
106 reviews
8.9
219 reviews
8.3
16 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 6s vs LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Sony Xperia X

Specs where to buy Apple iPhone 6s Apple iPhone 6s
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		LG G5 price comparison LG G5
Global · 4GB · 32GB · H860 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Galaxy S7
N. America · 4GB · 32GB · G930 		stores to buy Sony Xperia X Sony Xperia X
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 4.7" 5.3" 5.1" 5"
Resolution HD+ QHD QHD FHD
Usable surface 65% useful 70% useful 72% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 67.1 mm
138.3 mm
7.1 mm 		73.9 mm
149.4 mm
7.7 mm 		69.6 mm
142.4 mm
7.9 mm 		69.4 mm
142.7 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 143 g 159 g 152 g 153 g
Micro A9
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 650
Hexa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 175.000
v8 		151.337
v7 		188.798
v8 		93.389
v7
Battery 1715 mAh 2800 mAh 3000 mAh 2620 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
iSight Camera (6s)
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX234 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Apple LG Samsung Sony
Aliases A1633, A1688 -- -- --

Release Date
Release date September 2015,
8 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago
State On Sale On Sale On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global N. America Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 6s
LG G5
Samsung Galaxy S7
Sony Xperia X
Apple iPhone 6s
LG G5
Samsung Galaxy S7
Sony Xperia X
Size
67.1 mm • 138.3 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.9 mm • 149.4 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 142.4 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.4 mm • 142.7 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 159 g 152 g 153 g
Usable surface 65 % 70 % 72 % 69 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal Aluminium alloy, Glass Metal
Resistance - - IP68 -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
Gold

Silver

Pink

Gray
Black

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold
Black

White

Gold

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 4.7" 5.3" 5.1" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS • TRILUMINOS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
750 x 1334 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 326 Pixels per inch 554 Pixels per inch 576 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Force Touch
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • 3D Arc Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.8
7.6
7.3
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
8.4
9.1
9.1
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.7
9.0
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
8.2
8.9
8.4
Number of reviews
199 reviews
106 reviews
219 reviews
16 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956
CPU 2x Twister 1.85 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.3 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Hexa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GT7600 6xCores Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 510

RAM
RAM 2 GB 4 GB 4 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
175.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 56% of devices
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151.337
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 54% of devices
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188.798
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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93.389
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 46% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
8.8
8.3
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
8.9
9.0
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
8.8
8.5
8.3
Number of reviews
199 reviews
106 reviews
219 reviews
16 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Camera (6s) Sony IMX234 Exmor RS Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI BRITECELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.19 µm 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.0" 1/2.6" 1/2.5" --
2
Camera type
--

Wide Angle lens
--
--
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
82
Mobile
83
Photo
80
Video
86
Mobile
88
Photo
82
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.6
9.3
9.2
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
7.0
8.3
8.3
7.7
Quality of selfies
7.9
8.4
8.3
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
8.7
8.7
6.5
Number of reviews
199 reviews
106 reviews
219 reviews
16 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC15 (1700/2100 AWS)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.930 W/Kg on head
0.980 W/Kg on body 		0.596 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body 		0.652 W/Kg on head
0.693 W/Kg on body 		0.720 W/Kg on head
1.230 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.120 W/Kg on head
1.140 W/Kg on body 		0.980 W/Kg on head
1.240 W/Kg on body 		1.240 W/Kg on head
1.590 W/Kg on body 		0.970 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • TV-Out
  • UMA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • Slimport TV-Out
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.8
9.0
8.1
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.1
8.9
8.9
And the WiFi?
8.7
8.9
9.0
8.5
Number of reviews
199 reviews
106 reviews
219 reviews
16 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1715 mAh
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2800 mAh
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3000 mAh
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2620 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 14%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 31%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
199 reviews
106 reviews
219 reviews
16 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iPadOS 15
    iOS 15 , 2 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 15%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 28%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 41%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
199 reviews
106 reviews
219 reviews
16 reviews
Prices
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