Ditching the “LG G5 and module friends”, LG G6 goes back to the basic with a metal unibody design sandwiched by glass panels with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel.
So what’s new and the difference? Let’s find out.
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The spec sheet does not show much of a significant difference – that’s because the biggest change is seen on the design itself.
By removing the modular feature, the LG6 boasts its sleek and slim profile with FullVision display that continues to rounded screen edges for a more immersive viewing experience.
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| SPECS, PH Price | LG G5 | LG G6 |
| Display | 5.3-inch 1440 x 2560 IPS LCD, 554ppi, Always-on Display | 5.7-inch 1440 x 2880 (18:9)IPS LCD, 564ppi, Always-on Display, Dolby Vision/HDR10 |
| Size | 7.7mm thick, 159g | 7.9mm thick, 163g |
| Design | metal frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 4, modular | metal frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel, IP68 water and dust resistant |
| Colors | Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink | Mystic white, Astro black, Ice platinum |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 quad-core chipset |
| Processor | 2 x 2.15 GHz Kryo & 2 x 1.6 GHz Kryo | 2 x 2.35 GHz Kryo & 2 x 1.6 GHz Kryo |
| Graphics | Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM, 32GB internal, microSD card up to 256GB | 4GB RAM, 32/64GB internal, microSD card up to 256GB |
| Main Camera | Dual 16 MP (29mm, f/1.8) + 8 MP (12mm, f/2.4), laser autofocus, OIS (3-axis), LED flash | Dual 13 MP (f/1.8, OIS, 3-axis, phase detection AF) + 13 MP (f/2.4, no AF), dual-LED flash |
| Multimedia | 2160p@30fps, HDR, 24-bit stereo sound recorder | 2160p@30fps, HDR, 24-bit stereo sound recorder |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4″ sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, 1080p | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1080p |
| Connectivity | LTE , HSPA, GSM, WiFi ac, Bt 4.2, GPS, GLONASS, NFC, Dual-SIM | LTE , HSPA, GSM, WiFi ac, Bt 4.2, GPS, GLONASS, NFC, Dual-SIM |
| OS | Android 6.0.16 Marshmallow, upgradeable to Nougat 7.0 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Software | LG UX 5.0 UI | LG UX 6.0 UI |
| Battery | 2800mah | 3300mah w/ QC 3.0 |
| Ports | USB Type-C, 3.55mm headphone jack | USB Type-C, 3.55mm headphone jack |
| Official Price | originally Php34,990 SRP | estimated to land at $600 USD or Php30,000 |
| Availability date | April 2016 Global | April 2017 Global |
| Where to buy | LG Stores | LG Stores |
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