The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | G4 | V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
LG G4, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 538 ppi
- against 515 ppi
- Weight
- 155 g
- against 192 g
- Standby time
- 440 h
- against 150 h
LG V10, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Micro-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 9.8 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G4 | V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm | 20 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 418 | Qualcomm Adreno 418 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 and 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57) | Hexa-core CPU with four 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and two 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57 cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | G4 | V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Gold, Black, Brown, Red | Black, White, Beige, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.8 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 79.3 mm |
| Body Height | 148.9 mm | 159.6 mm |
| Weight | 155 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 72.5 % Best value | 70.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Stainless Steel Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | MIL-STD-810G |
Battery
| Specification | G4 | V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
| Talk time | 20 h | 22 h Best value |
| Standby time | 440 h Best value | 150 h |
Display
| Specification | G4 | V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 538 ppi Best value | 515 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,238 :1 | 1,490 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Secondary Display, Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | G4 | V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | G4 | V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | G4 | V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 Best value | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | G4 | V10 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Micro-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.62 W/kg | 0.59 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | G4 | V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | aptX, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | G4 | V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | H815, H810, H811, LS991, VS986, US991, H812, F500L, F500S, F500K, LGLS991, LGUS991 | VS990, f600, H900, H901, H960, H961, H962, H968, H961N, F600L, F600S, F600K, F600, H961AN |
