LG Q6 vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Q6 and the Motorola Moto G5 Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Q6 | Motorola Moto G5 Plus |
|---|
| Price | $6,942 | $1,317 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 149 g | 155 g |
| Released | Aug 2017 | Mar 2017 |
Summary: LG Q6 is ahead on screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Motorola Moto G5 Plus is ahead on ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? LG Q6 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto G5 Plus is the cheaper option.
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Display
| LG Q6 | Motorola Moto G5 Plus |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 77.0 cm2 (~78.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~442 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| LG Q6 | Motorola Moto G5 Plus |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 5.0/6.0 | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| LG Q6 | Motorola Moto G5 Plus |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM (base LG Q6 model) | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
Main Camera
| LG Q6 | Motorola Moto G5 Plus |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 12 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| LG Q6 | Motorola Moto G5 Plus |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm, 100-degree wide angle | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| LG Q6 | Motorola Moto G5 Plus |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging (no fast charging advertised) | 15W TurboPower (Fast charging) |
Body
| LG Q6 | Motorola Moto G5 Plus |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142.5 x 69.3 x 8.1 mm (5.61 x 2.73 x 0.32 in) | 150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm (5.91 x 2.91 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 149 g (5.26 oz) | 155 g (5.47 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series) | — |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810G compliant | — |
| Protection | — | Water-repellent nano-coating |
Comms
| LG Q6 | Motorola Moto G5 Plus |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| LG Q6 | Motorola Moto G5 Plus |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, July | 2017, February |
| Released | 2017, August | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, LG Q6 or Motorola Moto G5 Plus?
Motorola Moto G5 Plus — 3 GB for the LG Q6 versus 4 GB for the Motorola Moto G5 Plus.
Which is lighter, LG Q6 or Motorola Moto G5 Plus?
LG Q6 — 149 g for the LG Q6 versus 155 g for the Motorola Moto G5 Plus.
Which is newer, LG Q6 or Motorola Moto G5 Plus?
LG Q6 — Aug 2017 for the LG Q6 versus Mar 2017 for the Motorola Moto G5 Plus.
Is the LG Q6 or the Motorola Moto G5 Plus rated higher?
We rate the LG Q6 7/10 and the Motorola Moto G5 Plus 7/10.
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