LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy S9
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
79.47 %
84.36 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
13 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 12 mm
Flash
Dual LED
LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features
Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
5 megapixels
8 megapixels
Features
Wide Angle
Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust, Shock
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 68
IP 68
MIL-STD-810 certified
Yes
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Black, Silver
Black, Gold, Gray, Purple, Blue, Red
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Processor
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 630
RAM
Internal storage
32 GB
256 GB
Maximum User Storage
20.56 GB
Storage expansion
up to 2000 GB
up to 400 GB
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), LG UX UI
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3000 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (498 h)
the average is 21 days (498 h)
Internet use
3G
11 hours
LTE
12 hours
Wi-Fi
14 hours
Music playback
51.00 hours
Video playback
17.00 hours
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth
4.2
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
USB
USB 2.0
USB 3.1
Connector
USB Type-C (reversible)
USB Type-C (reversible)
Features
Mass storage device, USB OTG, USB charging
Mass storage device, USB OTG, Video out
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Location
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Phone features
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Notifications
Haptic feedback
Notification light, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Hearing aid compatibility
M4, T3
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Headphones connector
3.5mm
3.5mm
Regulatory Approval
FCC measured SAR
Head
0.35 W/kg
Body
0.96 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.95 W/kg
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 820
