Google Pixel XL vs LG G6

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel XL and the LG G6, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Google Pixel XL smartphone

Google Pixel XL

From $95
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VS
LG G6 smartphone

LG G6

From $58
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Head to head

Google Pixel XLLG G6
Price$95$58
Our rating8/106/10
Battery3,450 mAh3,300 mAh
Wired charging18W18W
RAM (max)—4 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size5.5 in5.7 in
Main camera12.3 MP13 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)168 g163 g
ReleasedOct 2016Apr 2017
Summary: Google Pixel XL is ahead on our rating, battery. LG G6 is ahead on screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? LG G6 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

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Display

Google Pixel XLLG G6
TypeAMOLEDIPS LCD, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Size5.5 inches5.7 inches, 84.1 cm2 (~78.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi density)1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

Google Pixel XLLG G6
OSAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9 Pie, LG UX 8 UI
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530Adreno 530

Memory

Google Pixel XLLG G6
Internal32GB/128GB32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (G6+)
RAM4GB—
Card slotNomicroSDXC (dedicated slot) or microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Main Camera

Google Pixel XLLG G6
Single12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF—
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Dual—13 MP, f/1.8, 30mm (standard), OIS, PDAF; 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), no OIS

Selfie Camera

Google Pixel XLLG G6
Single8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm5 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide)
FeaturesHDR—
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Google Pixel XLLG G6
TypeLi-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging18W wired, PD2.018W wired, QC3; Wireless (Qi/PMA) (US models only)

Body

Google Pixel XLLG G6
Dimensions154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight168 g163 g (5.75 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, glass top backGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Protection—IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Comms

Google Pixel XLLG G6
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
PositioningGPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoFM radio (market dependent)
USBUSB Type-C 3.0USB Type-C 3.1, OTG

Launch

Google Pixel XLLG G6
Announced2016, October 04February 2017
StatusReleased 2016, October 20Released April 2017

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Google Pixel XL or LG G6?

Google Pixel XL — 3,450 mAh for the Google Pixel XL versus 3,300 mAh for the LG G6.

Which is lighter, Google Pixel XL or LG G6?

LG G6 — 168 g for the Google Pixel XL versus 163 g for the LG G6.

Which is newer, Google Pixel XL or LG G6?

LG G6 — Oct 2016 for the Google Pixel XL versus Apr 2017 for the LG G6.

Is the Google Pixel XL or the LG G6 rated higher?

We rate the Google Pixel XL 8/10 and the LG G6 6/10.

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