LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 - Pros and Cons Thread

[James Falconer]

Calling all G6 and S8 owners - what are the pros and cons of each phone? Did you have a G6, only to return is for an S8? Or did you have an S8 and return it for a G6?

In your research, what are the pros and cons of each? Which one is the best choice (for you), and why?

 

[Aquila]

G6 Pros
Flat display
FPS location more "likable"?

S8 Pros
Better display
Great camera
Better storage 64 > 32
Two size options
Better SoC

Not doing cons.

 

[TylerLV76]

G6 to S8+ back to G6. The following is my experience only.

G6 Pros:
Feel in the hand is 2nd to none
Wide angle lens is extremely useful
UI is smoother and zero lag
Substantialy easier to protect with cases and screen protectors
No chance of screen burn in
Louder than the S8+
Excellent battery
Wireless Charging (not fast)
Perfect finger print sensor placement and very fast

S8+ Pros:
Beautiful Screen
Great battery
Samsung Pay
VR capable
Wireless Fast Charging
Bluetooth 5.0 and Dual Audio
Gigabit LTE Capable

G6 Cons:
32gb storage (not a big deal for most including me)
No VR capabilities
No Fast Wireless charging
Early units were having scratching issues on the camera glass

S8+ Cons:
Extremely uncomfortable
Impossible to protect
Iris and facial recognition only works in perfect lighting. Direct sunlight and darkness make it useless
Fingerprint sensor is in a terrible place and slower than the G6
Scratches easily

Im sure theres more but thats the things that came to my mind right now.

 

[Jazzamuffin]

S8 plus pros:
All the bells and whistles Samsung puts in like the edge screen, Samsung pay.
64 GB
Cons:
The thing is: the Bluetooth was not ready for prime time.
The screen was faulty...pinkish hue and not bright enough.
Size was awkward.
Can't put a decent screen protector on it.
Camera was not any better than s7e.

LG g6 Pros
Easier to use.
Premium build
Screen is bright
Camera is the best I've seen
Sound quality is good.
Battery Life is awesome.

Cons:
Only 32 GB
But that's it...

 

[jeetu4444]

LG G6 one of best andriod phone used
Built quality excellent
Flat display
Dual camera
Easy to hold
Great camera
Awesome battery life
Being glass back phone not slippery at all
64gb
Hifi dac
No cons for me

 

[Morty2264]

I really like the G6 - perhaps because I'm biased and have had the G3; so I like LG's take on Android and the LG Skin. I also like the G6's bezel-to-body ratio: it's "big," but still seems like someone with small hands like myself could find my way around it easily. I also like its price point and the silver option seems gorgeous. I've heard it can be a little reflective in different lights, but ah well. And their double tap to unlock feature is probably one of the best mobile device innovations ever made (in my opinion, of course).


The S8 line-up is awesome, too. The camera seems great, the colour choices are beautiful, and it sounds like a fast and smooth experience. Oh, and no home button makes me very happy. My only complaint about it would be its price point (but it's a flagship, and Samsung, so I understand the price tag); and that it *may* be a little too big for me. But I can't make any difinitive conclusions on that front until I actually hold it in my hands.

If I had to choose between the two, right now, I'd want the G6. I can see myself keeping it for a while and I really think their design is innovative. My only gripes about the G6 are LG's decision to 1) take out the notification LED and 2) their decision to forego the back button feature.

 

[TylerLV76]

...2) their decision to forego the back button feature.

Whats this back button feature you speak of?

 

[Aquila]

Whats this back button feature you speak of?

I think she is referring to the volume buttons on the back of the phone.

 

[TylerLV76]

I think she is referring to the volume buttons on the back of the phone.

Ahh. This is my first LG so no clue about buttons on the back. Sounds kind of weird though.

 

[Morty2264]

I think she is referring to the volume buttons on the back of the phone.

Yes, thank you! The G3 and 4 (and the G2?) had their buttons on the back. I miss that! I too thought it was a bit weird at first but I quickly grew to love that hardware choice.

 

[Aquila]

Yes, thank you! The G3 and 4 (and the G2?) had their buttons on the back. I miss that! I too thought it was a bit weird at first but I quickly grew to love that hardware choice.

I liked it on the G4. I didn't have the earlier LG's, but I got a G4 for my wife and I usually get to play with the new toys when they arrive.

 

[Morty2264]

I liked it on the G4. I didn't have the earlier LG's, but I got a G4 for my wife and I usually get to play with the new toys when they arrive.

I find that button placement to be very convenient; especially if you're walking around and holding the device. I found that your fingers could find those buttons very easily. I thought it was very innovative for LG.

Also, I really like the G4. Good phone with a good camera.

 

[bhatech]

Have both G6 and S8+ currently, here is my opinion.

G6 Pros:

1. Best feel in the hand device, perfect size, feels great ergonomically.
2. Dual camera and wide angle is dope.
3. Little cheaper than S8/S8+ and if you want to buy via Craigslist, swappa you can find a great deal.

G6 cons:
1. Only 32 GB internal storage in most markets with no option of higher storage. Yes I know SD card but many like to have higher internal storage options. Also fragmented feature offerings based on market which sucks.
2. While dual camera is nice, quality is not the best imo at low light, moving objects and that front camera is just shameful for a flagship.

S8+ Pros:
1. Feature filled, you got everything here.
2. Great rear camera in all conditions.
3. Great accessory support since it's a huge selling device.

S8+ cons:
1. Personally don't like FPS location.
2. Ergonomics not great, case improves it a bit but still not great.
3. Front camera is average, expected more.

 

[Anu Mantra]

Instead of doing pros and cons, let me put the reasons why I choose LG G6 over Galaxy S8.

LG G6 dual camera. Superb and very handy.

S8 awkward FPS/power placement and old camera from S7E. I already had S7E so didn't find the urge to get S8.

 

[TylerLV76]

G6 cons:
2. While dual camera is nice, quality is not the best imo at low light, moving objects and that front camera is just shameful for a flagship.

S8+ Pros:
2. Great rear camera in all conditions.

Are you not getting motion blur on the S8 in low light? I was getting the same motion blur with the + that I got on the G6. In fact the shutter speed was slower @ 1/8 on the S8+ and 1/9 on the G6.

This is a pic from the S8+ with an overhead light on and all the dog did was slowly move her head away from the camera. I dont think any of these phones do good in low light with motion.

 

[bhatech]

Are you not getting motion blur on the S8 in low light? I was getting the same motion blur with the + that I got on the G6. In fact the shutter speed was slower @ 1/8 on the S8+ and 1/9 on the G6.

This is a pic from the S8+ with an overhead light on and all the dog did was slowly move her head away from the camera. I dont think any of these phones do good in low light with motion.

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I can't a decent pic of my son on G6 if he moves a bit even in broad day light. With the S8+, iPhone 7 plus and previously Pixel XL, I can just click and it takes the pic in a snap and gets a good pic even if there is little movement.

 

[TylerLV76]

I can't a decent pic of my son on G6 if he moves a bit even in broad day light. With the S8+, iPhone 7 plus and previously Pixel XL, I can just click and it takes the pic in a snap and gets a good pic even if there is little movement.

Thats weird. Ive got great pics on the G6 of my kid riding a bike in daylight even though its overcast. Even with the pic compressed from here it still shows detail in her hair etc. I dont understand why we are all getting such drastic differences in cameras.

 

[bhatech]

Thats weird. Ive got great pics on the G6 of my kid riding a bike in daylight. Even with the pic compressed from here it still shows detail in her hair etc. I dont understand why we are all getting such drastic differences in cameras.

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Hmm, don't know why. If I phrase it correctly out of the top phones I have G6 is the least confident I'm with but that doesn't mean it's a bad camera. It's just for me it's not working out for whatever reason, I have seen plenty of amazing pics with G6 and especially if you tweak with manual controls you can get great pics from what I have seen.

 

[TylerLV76]

Hmm, don't know why. If I phrase it correctly out of the top phones I have G6 is the least confident I'm with but that doesn't mean it's a bad camera. It's just for me it's not working out for whatever reason, I have seen plenty of amazing pics with G6 and especially if you tweak with manual controls you can get great pics from what I have seen.

Yeah I wish I knew what I was doing in manual mode lol. For me I've come to terms with the fact in low light these cameras just cant do everything I would like. I hate using a flash but if it's a low light room Ive started using it. I do wish the G6 camera launched a bit quicker.

 

[recDNA]

Thats weird. Ive got great pics on the G6 of my kid riding a bike in daylight even though its overcast. Even with the pic compressed from here it still shows detail in her hair etc. I dont understand why we are all getting such drastic differences in cameras.

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