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| Global Score | |
| 75.6 | 83 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-03-10 | 2017-09-15 |
| 5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches | 6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 6.88 ounces |
| Black and Silver | Deep Sea blue, Maple gold, Midnight black and Orchid gray |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 163.00 | $ 440.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 2880 x 1440 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 565 pixels per inch | 522 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 29.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.28 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Note8 is slightly better than the LG G6, with an 83 score against 75.6. Both of these phones come with the same Android 9.0 Pie OS (operating system), so you shouldn't perceive any difference in that aspect. Although it's the best we compare here, Samsung Galaxy Note8 is an a little thicker and heavier phone than the LG G6.
The LG G6 has a bit sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Note8, because although it has a little smaller screen and a little bit lower 1440 x 2880 pixels resolution, it also counts with a little bit more pixels per display inch. The LG G6 has a greater storage capacity to store more games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Note8, because although it has less internal storage, it also counts with a slot for an SD memory card that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB.
Galaxy Note8 counts with a bit better hardware performance than LG G6, because it has a greater number of cores and 2 GB more RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Note8 counts with just a bit better camera than LG G6, because although it has a camera in the back with a lower 12 mega pixels resolution and a lower 3840x2160 video resolution, it also counts with a bigger back camera sensor which offers a higher image and video quality and a larger aperture to take better photos and video in low-light situations.
The Galaxy Note8's battery lifetime is very similar to LG G6's battery duration.
Although Galaxy Note8 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the LG G6, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the LG G6. So if you need that extra features, you can buy Galaxy Note8, else you can save some money and get the LG G6, giving up some features and specs.
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