Apple iPhone 7 vs LG G5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 7 and the LG G5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 7 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Price | $49 | $3,529 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,960 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 138 g | 159 g |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Apr 2016 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 7 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). LG G5 is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? LG G5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Apple iPhone 7 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 7 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Type | Retina HD display, IPS LCD, 625 nits (typical) | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.3 inches |
| Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD), 554 ppi density |
| Protection | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Features | Wide color gamut, 3D Touch display & home button | Always-on display |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 7 | LG G5 |
|---|
| OS | iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.7.8 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Chipset | Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics) | Adreno 530 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 7 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 2TB |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM, 256GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 7 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3", PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Color Spectrum Sensor |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Dual | — | 16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (standard), OIS, laser AF; 8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm (ultrawide), no AF |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 7 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Single | 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm |
| Features | Face detection, HDR, panorama | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 7 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 1960 mAh, non-removable (7.45 Wh) | Removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h (3G) | — |
| Music play | Up to 40 h | — |
| Charging | — | 18W wired, QC3 |
Body
| Apple iPhone 7 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in) | 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 138 g (4.87 oz) | 159 g (5.61 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Aluminum body |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Features | — | Modular design with removable bottom 'chin' |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 7 | LG G5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay only) | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 (supports 3.0 via adapter), USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 7 | LG G5 |
|---|
| Announced | September 7, 2016 | February 2016 |
| Status | Available. Released 2016, September 16 | Released April 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 7 or LG G5?
LG G5 — 1,960 mAh for the Apple iPhone 7 versus 2,800 mAh for the LG G5.
Which has more RAM, Apple iPhone 7 or LG G5?
LG G5 — 2 GB for the Apple iPhone 7 versus 4 GB for the LG G5.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 7 or LG G5?
Apple iPhone 7 — 138 g for the Apple iPhone 7 versus 159 g for the LG G5.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 7 or LG G5?
Apple iPhone 7 — Sep 2016 for the Apple iPhone 7 versus Apr 2016 for the LG G5.
Is the Apple iPhone 7 or the LG G5 rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 7 7/10 and the LG G5 7/10.
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