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LG G6 Specifications

Released 2017, April 07

The LG LG G6 is a sophisticated smartphone featuring a 5.7" display with 1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~564 ppi density) resolution, powered by the Snapdragon 821 processor.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate its 13MP camera system capable of recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec..

The device is equipped with a 3300mAh battery supporting 18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 min Wireless (USA) and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), LG UX 8 UI, officially released 2017, February 26. Released 2017, April 07.

Display

5.7" 1440x2880 pixels

Camera

13MP

Chipset

Snapdragon 821

Battery

3300mAh 18W5W

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the device?

The LG G6 features a Snapdragon 821 processor, 5.7" display, 13MP main camera, and 3300mAh battery.

What processor (CPU) and GPU does the LG G6 use?

LG G6 is powered by Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) with Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) and Adreno 530 graphics.

What type of display does LG G6 have? What is the size and resolution?

IPS LCD, HDR10, Dolby Vision 5.7 inches, 84.1 cm2 (~78.6% screen-to-body ratio) with 1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)

What network technologies does LG G6 support? Does it support 5G?

LG G6 does not support 5G technology. It supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

What materials is it made of?

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame

What are the charging capabilities?

18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 min Wireless (USA)

What are the camera specifications of LG G6?

13 MP, f/1.8, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF

Does LG G6 support wireless charging?

Yes, LG G6 supports wireless charging. 18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 min Wireless (USA)

What type of security features does LG G6 have?

LG G6 features a fingerprint sensor for secure authentication.

Detailed Specifications

Display

Type
IPS LCD, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Size
5.7 inches, 84.1 cm2 (~78.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), LG UX 8 UI
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530

Memory

Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Battery

Type
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 min Wireless (USA)

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps

Body

Dimensions
148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
163 g (5.75 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes

Tests

Performance
AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) GeekBench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display
Contrast ratio: 2053 (nominal), 3.556 (sunlight)
Camera
Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 74dB
Audio quality
Noise -93.3dB / Crosstalk -94.4dB
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 72h

Launch

Announced
2017, February 26. Released 2017, April 07
Status
Discontinued

Misc

Colors
Astro Black, Ice Platinum, Terra Gold, Marine Blue, Mystic White, Raspberry Rose, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Models
H870, H870DS, H873, H870S, LGM-G600L, H872, H871, LS993, US997, vs988, VS988, LGM-G600K, LGM-G600S, AS993, LGUS997, H870AR, H872PR, H871S, H870I
SAR
0.65 W/kg (head)     1.23 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
0.23 W/kg (head)     0.15 W/kg (body)
Price
About 240 EUR

Main Camera

Dual
13 MP, f/1.8, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF
Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

Single
5 MP, f/2.2, 18mm
Video
1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Yes
Radio
FM radio (market dependent)
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG

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