LG G6 vs LG V20: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG G6 vs LG V20. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG G6LG G6Global · 4GB · 32GB · LGH870
LG V20LG V20SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB · H990DS
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG G6
LG G6
Global · 4GB · 32GB · LGH870
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LG V20
LG V20
SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB · H990DS
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.1Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.1Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.5Camera 6.3Camera
Connectivity score 6.8 Connectivity 6.3 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
137 reviews
7.5
37 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG G6 vs LG V20

Specs LG G6 price compare LG G6
Global · 4GB · 32GB · LGH870 		LG V20 prices LG V20
SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB · H990DS
Inches 5.7" 5.7"
Resolution WQHD+ QHD
Usable surface 78% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.9 mm
148.9 mm
7.9 mm 		78.1 mm
159.7 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 163 g 173 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 172.026
v8 		144.859
v7
Battery 3300 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX258
2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX298 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand LG LG
Aliases LGM-G600K, LGM-G600L, LGM-G600S LG-F800K, F800K, LG-F800L, F800L, LG-F800S, F800S

Release Date
Release date February 2017,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global SE. Asia

Design & Materials

Structure

LG G6
LG V20
LG G6
LG V20
Size
71.9 mm • 148.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
78.1 mm • 159.7 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 163 g 173 g
Usable surface 78 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 MIL-STD-810G
Colors
Black

White

Gray
Silver

Pink

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5.7"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 565 Pixels per inch 515 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Secondary IPS display - 2.1 in; 160 x 10

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.7
Is it comfortable?
9.1
7.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
7.4
Number of reviews
137 reviews
37 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 2x Kryo 2.4 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
172.026
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 55% of devices
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144.859
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
8.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
8.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
6.7
Number of reviews
137 reviews
37 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX258 Sony IMX298 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/2.8"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

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

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
84
Mobile
85
Photo
83
Video
85
Mobile
86
Photo
82
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
7.1
6.9
Quality of selfies
6.0
6.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.5
Number of reviews
137 reviews
37 reviews

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)
  • 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)
  • B13 (700)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • 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
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

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

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.393 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body 		0.824 W/Kg on head
0.892 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.158 W/Kg on head
0.735 W/Kg on body 		1.050 W/Kg on head
0.571 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
8.1
Quality of the GPS
9.1
8.6
And the WiFi?
9.2
8.5
Number of reviews
137 reviews
37 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 27%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 8%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
137 reviews
37 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.0 (LG UX 5.0+)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 22%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 21%
    Never
  • 27%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
137 reviews
37 reviews
Prices
From $ 118 --
From $ 189 --