LG G6 vs OnePlus 3T vs OnePlus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S8: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG G6 vs OnePlus 3T vs OnePlus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S8. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

LG G6
LG G6
Korea · 4GB · 64GB · G600K
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OnePlus 3T
OnePlus 3T
N. America · 6GB · 64GB · A3000
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OnePlus 5
OnePlus 5
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G950U
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available -- Not available -- Not available 7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 7.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews

User score
8.5
137 reviews
9.2
142 reviews
9.4
164 reviews
8.5
194 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG G6 vs OnePlus 3T vs OnePlus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S8

Specs LG G6 prices LG G6
Korea · 4GB · 64GB · G600K
where to buy OnePlus 3T OnePlus 3T
N. America · 6GB · 64GB · A3000
stores to buy OnePlus 5 OnePlus 5
Global · 6GB · 64GB
stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S8
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G950U
Inches 5.7" 5.5" 5.5" 5.8"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD FHD WQHD+
Usable surface 78% useful 73% useful 73% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 71.9 mm
148.9 mm
7.9 mm
74.7 mm
152.7 mm
7.4 mm
74.7 mm
152.7 mm
7.3 mm
68.1 mm
148.9 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 163 g 158 g 153 g 155 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 172.026
v8
178.642
v7
315.411
v9
201.114
v7
Battery 3300 mAh 3400 mAh 3300 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX258
2
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX398 Exmor RS
2
1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand

Brand LG OnePlus OnePlus Samsung
Aliases LGM-G600K, LGM-G600L, LGM-G600S A3000 -- --

Release Date

Release date February 2017,
7 years ago
November 2016,
7 years ago
June 2017,
6 years ago
March 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available On Sale
Market Korea N. America Global N. America

Design & Materials

Structure

LG G6
OnePlus 3T
OnePlus 5
Samsung Galaxy S8
LG G6
OnePlus 3T
OnePlus 5
Samsung Galaxy S8
Size
71.9 mm 148.9 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
74.7 mm 152.7 mm 7.4 mm
Print 3D Model
74.7 mm 152.7 mm 7.3 mm
Print 3D Model
68.1 mm 148.9 mm 8.0 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 163 g 158 g 153 g 155 g
Usable surface 78 % 73 % 73 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance IP68 - - IP68
Colors
Black

White

Gray
Gold

Gray
Black
Black

Gold

Silver

Red

Gray

Purple

Screen

Diagonal 5.7" 5.5" 5.5" 5.8"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED AMOLED Super AMOLED HDR 10
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 16:9 18:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 565 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 570 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • TOL panel - Touch On Lens
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 540 cd/m² (typ)
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
7.9
8.1
6.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.2
9.4
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.1
9.1
9.4
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
8.6
8.8
8.8
Number of reviews
137 reviews
142 reviews
164 reviews
194 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 2x Kryo 2.4 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM

RAM 4 GB 6 GB 6 GB 4 GB
Type -- LPDDR4 RAM LPDDR4 RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Storage

Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS 2.0 Storage UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot
No No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security

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

Sensors

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
8.4
9.0
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
9.5
9.8
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
9.4
9.7
8.5
Number of reviews
137 reviews
142 reviews
164 reviews
194 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX258 Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX398 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L2
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/2.8" 1/2.8" 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens
--

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
13 Mpx
20 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX350 Exmor RS
Type
--
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.8"

Features

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

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3P8 Sony IMX371 Exmor Samsung S5K3H7
Type -- ISOCELL CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm 1.00 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2) -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.1" 1/3" 1/3.2"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score
84
Mobile
85
Photo
83
Video
--
87
Mobile
87
Photo
86
Video
88
Mobile
88
Photo
88
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.0
9.4
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
7.1
7.5
8.2
8.0
Quality of selfies
6.0
8.5
9.1
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.3
8.8
8.7
Number of reviews
137 reviews
142 reviews
164 reviews
194 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • 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
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 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)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x

Navigation

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

USB

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

0.235 W/Kg on head
0.153 W/Kg on body
-- 1.390 W/Kg on head
1.480 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
0.995 W/Kg on head
0.645 W/Kg on body
1.370 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body
0.240 W/Kg on head
0.480 W/Kg on body

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.3
9.5
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.2
9.4
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.2
9.1
9.5
9.1
Number of reviews
137 reviews
142 reviews
164 reviews
194 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3300 mAh
3400 mAh
3300 mAh
3000 mAh
Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes,
20.0W
Yes,
20.0W
Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-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
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 45%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 55%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
137 reviews
142 reviews
164 reviews
194 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes 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
  • 33%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 42%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 55%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    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
  • 1%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 56%
    Every two months or less
  • 1%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 23%
    Every six months
  • 75%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
137 reviews
142 reviews
164 reviews
194 reviews