Huawei G8 vs LG G6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei G8 vs LG G6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei G8Huawei G8Global · 3GB · 32GB
LG G6LG G6Global · 4GB · 32GB · LGH870
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei G8
Huawei G8
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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LG G6
LG G6
Global · 4GB · 32GB · LGH870
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.3Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware 5.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.3Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 5.4 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
36 reviews
8.5
137 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei G8 vs LG G6

Specs Huawei G8 prices Huawei G8
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		LG G6 price compare LG G6
Global · 4GB · 32GB · LGH870
Inches 5.5" 5.7"
Resolution FHD WQHD+
Usable surface 71% useful 78% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.5 mm
152.0 mm
7.5 mm 		71.9 mm
148.9 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 167 g 163 g
Micro SnapD. 616
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 36.773
v6 		172.026
v8
Battery 3000 mAh 3300 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · Unknow
IMX278
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX258
2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Huawei LG
Aliases RIO-L01, RIO-L02 LGM-G600K, LGM-G600L, LGM-G600S

Release Date
Release date September 2015,
8 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei G8
LG G6
Huawei G8
LG G6
Size
76.5 mm • 152.0 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.9 mm • 148.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 167 g 163 g
Usable surface 71 % 78 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - IP68
Colors
White

Gold

Silver
Black

White

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.7"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 565 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
9.1
Is it comfortable?
8.2
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.9
8.4
Number of reviews
36 reviews
137 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 2x Kryo 2.4 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 Qualcomm Adreno 530

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
36.773
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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172.026
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 55% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.4
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.0
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.2
8.1
Number of reviews
36 reviews
137 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX278 Sony IMX258
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/3.06"
2
Camera type
--

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

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • 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
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • 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
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
84
Mobile
85
Photo
83
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
7.2
7.1
Quality of selfies
7.7
6.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
8.4
Number of reviews
36 reviews
137 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

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

 1.440 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body 		0.393 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.180 W/Kg on head
0.870 W/Kg on body 		1.158 W/Kg on head
0.735 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.6
9.1
And the WiFi?
8.4
9.2
Number of reviews
36 reviews
137 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 22%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
36 reviews
137 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 68%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 29%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 49%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
36 reviews
137 reviews
Prices
From $ 172 --
From $ 118 --