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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs LG G4

  • Samsung Galaxy S6

  • LG G4

Samsung Galaxy S6

8.9 / 10 (pro rating)

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LG G4

7.9 / 10 (pro rating)

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Design

Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone
Operating systemAndroid (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop)Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)
Form factorCandybarCandybar
Dimensions5.65 in x 2.78 in x 0.27 in5.86 in x 3 in x 0.39 in
Weight4.87 oz5.47 oz
MaterialsMain body: glassMain body: plastic
FeaturesTouch sensitive control keysInterchangeable covers
BiometricsFingerprint (touch) 
Keys  
Left sideYes 
Volume control 
Right sideYes 
Lock/Unlock key 
Backside Yes
 Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
Available color optionsBlack, Gold, Blue, WhiteBlack, Gray, Brown, White

Display

Physical size 5.09 in5.46 in
Display resolutionOther (1440x2560 pixels)Other (1440x2560 pixels)
TechnologySuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio70.48%72.46%
Colors16 777 21616 777 216
Peak brightness 500cd/m2 (nit)
Touch screenYes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)
FeaturesScratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorScratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chipSamsung Exynos 7 OctaQualcomm Snapdragon 808
Processor modelARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core,2100 MHz,64-bit,14nm)ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core,1800 MHz,64-bit,20nm)
3D Graphics hardware acceleratorYes (Mali-T760 MP8)Yes (Adreno 418)
RAM3 GB3 GB
Memory architectureDual-channelDual-channel
TypeLPDDR4LPDDR3
Built-in storage128 GB32 GB
Maximum User Storage 21.9 GB
Memory card support Yes (up to 2,000 GB)
Type  microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD

Camera

CameraYes (16 megapixels)Yes (16 megapixels)
FlashYes (LED)Yes (LED)
Aperture sizeF1.9F1.8
Focal length (35mm equivalent)28mm28mm
Camera sensor size1/2.6"1/2.6"
Pixel size1.12μm1.12μm
Hardware FeaturesOptical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Laser)
Software FeaturesManual focus, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo taggingRAW image capture, Touch to focus, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presetsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control
Shooting ModesBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, EffectsBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Macro mode
Video captureYes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps))Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps))
Recording formatMPEG4, H.264MPEG4, H.264
FeaturesOptical image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video callingOptical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing
Additional cameraYes (5 megapixels)Yes (8 megapixels)
FeaturesHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR) 
Video capture2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)

Battery

Capacity2550 mAh3000 mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-ion
Wireless chargingBuilt-in (Qi, Powermat)Optional
Battery timesTalk time (3G) : 23 hours / Music playback : 57 hours / Video playback : 13 hoursTalk time: 18.5 hours
Internet use  
3G10 %01.0f hours 
LTE12%01.0f hours 
Wi-Fi12%01.0f hours 

Multimedia

Screen mirroringDLNA, Wireless screen shareDLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort
Radio Yes (Type: Type: FM)
Features  Stereo, RDS
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm
Additional microphone/sYes (Noise cancellation, Video recording)Yes (Noise cancellation)
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker

Internet browsing

SupportsHTML, HTML5HTML, HTML5
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+YouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+

Cellular

Network technologyGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20 )GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA (800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25 )
DataLTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTSLTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
2G DataEDGE, GPRSEDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A, EV-DO
Micro SIM Yes
nano-SIMYes 
VoLTE Yes
Global roamingYesYes

Phone features

SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
NotificationsService lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneService lights (64 voices), Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Memo
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mailYesYes
SupportsIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant messagingYesYes
ServicesHangouts / Google TalkHangouts / Google Talk
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Hearing Aid Compatibility YesYes
Hearing Aid Compatibility ratingM3, T3M3, T3

Connectivity

BluetoothYes (4.1)Yes (4.1)
Profiles/ ProtocolsAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Multi-Channel Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Scan Parameters Profile, Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Health Device Profile (HDP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Multi-Channel Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Scan Parameters Profile, Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP)
Wi-Fi 802.11Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)
Dual antennas, MIMO 
Mobile HotspotYesYes
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
USBYes (USB 2.0)Yes (USB 2.0)
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB OTG, USB charging
Connector type microUSBmicroUSB
Mobile PaymentSamsung Pay 
HDMI Yes (via microUSB)
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB
NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GlonassGPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass
Navigation Yes (Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation)

Regulatory Approval

Regulatory ApprovalYesYes
FCC ID valueA3LSMG920AZNFH815
FCC ID link linklink
Date approvedMar 02, 2015Jul 16, 2015
US SAR  
Head0.49 W/kg0.75 W/kg
Body0.96 W/kg0.38 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission1.25 W/kg1.52 W/kg
Wireless Router1.04 W/kg0.34 W/kg
EU SAR  
Head 0.61W/kg

Availability

Officially announcedYes (Mar 01, 2015)Yes (Apr 28, 2015)
Market statusAvailableAvailable
Release dateApr 10, 2015Apr 29, 2015

Shopping information

Accessories Handsfree, Charger, USB cable, Manual
MSRP price€899 

US carrier availability

CarrierT-Mobile (Discontinued (Dec 05, 2016)), Verizon (Discontinued (Oct 30, 2017)), AT&T (Discontinued (Jul 17, 2017)), Sprint (Discontinued (Aug 17, 2018)), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued (Feb 12, 2018)), Boost Mobile (Available (Apr 14, 2015)), Cricket (Discontinued (Aug 03, 2017)), MetroPCS (Discontinued (Nov 30, 2017)), Southern LINC (Available (Oct 30, 2017))Verizon (Discontinued (Dec 02, 2016)), AT&T (Discontinued (Dec 05, 2016)), Sprint (Discontinued (Oct 23, 2017)), T-Mobile (Discontinued (Feb 02, 2017)), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued (Nov 14, 2017))