LG G6 (VS988) vs Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G6 vs Lenovo Legion Y90 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2023 3:21 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 6:51 PM

Compare Lenovo Legion Y90 X LG G6 (VS988) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB) Compare LG G6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages LG G6 (VS988)	vs	20 Advantages Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)55% Lighter	vs	252 grams (8.82 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)28% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+1440x2880 pixels56% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2460 pixels
+565 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 PPI
+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)57% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+16GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
5.7"	vs	+6.92"21% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP197% Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.32" inches127% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3300 mAh	vs	+5600 mAh70% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+68W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

Dolby Vision/HDR10 / HDR10+

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
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Model	LG G6 (VS988)	Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Other model names	Verizon LG G6 CDMA 32GB, LG-VS988, LGVS988	联想拯救者Y90 (L71061)
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	LG	Lenovo
Release date	3/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017	3/10/2022, Announced: 3/1/2022
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)	78.4 x 177 millimeters (3.09 x 6.97 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	252 grams (8.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2880 pixels (18:9)	1080x2460 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	144Hz
Display features	Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ 111% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
🤖 Operating System
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	LG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0	ZUI 13
⚙️ Processor
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1120409 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	16GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) UFS 2.0	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 66)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide 120°
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	30mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.32" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps 720p@120fps	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	18mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	5600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	68W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	feature not registered
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Knock Code, KnockOn	• Colors: Gray • 4 physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G6 (VS988)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered