Last Updated: December 15, 2018 (Refresh Now)
LG G6 32 GB Unlocked GSM Platinum
Last Updated: December 15, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
251
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
53
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LED
TYPE
5 MP
SECONDARY CAMERA
1.6 GHz
PROCESSOR CLOCK
Quad Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
Review Analysis - 198 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Apps
28lg, unlocked, bloatware, unlock, android
+50%
-50%
" ... I too received a T-Mobile phone, complete with T-Mobile apps that I couldn't remove. ... The biggest problem (beyond getting the phone to recognize my carrier, AT&T) was that the contacts app was completely non-functional. ... As a result, couldn't uninstall it, or set another contacts app as a default. ... Other apps, camera, etc were ok as long as they didn't rely on contacts. ... "
" ... I did get T-Mobile to unlock the phone but there is still bloatware from T-Mobile and it took the unlock app from tmobile which did not work the first time then call t mobile then call lg then call t mobile they tell me that it is unlocked then went to att store and then it worked and was unlocked and working this took 2 days though and was very annoying because I need a phone I did get it work but I should not have to do it in the first place the only reason I am giving two stars is because it ... "
" ... I went to Verizon to have it activated and they told me that they could not activate LG Unlocked Phones only Google and Apple Unlocked Phones. ... "
" ... No carrier bloatware. ... Bad - No LG e-mail app. ... You'll have to set up a 3rd party Voice mail app if you're on verizon. ... "
" ... I too received a T-Mobile phone, complete with T-Mobile apps that I couldn't remove. ... The biggest problem (beyond getting the phone to recognize my carrier, AT&T) was that the contacts app was completely non-functional. ... As a result, couldn't uninstall it, or set another contacts app as a default. ... Other apps, camera, etc were ok as long as they didn't rely on contacts. ... "
" ... I went to Verizon to have it activated and they told me that they could not activate LG Unlocked Phones only Google and Apple Unlocked Phones. ... "
" ... I did get T-Mobile to unlock the phone but there is still bloatware from T-Mobile and it took the unlock app from tmobile which did not work the first time then call t mobile then call lg then call t mobile they tell me that it is unlocked then went to att store and then it worked and was unlocked and working this took 2 days though and was very annoying because I need a phone I did get it work but I should not have to do it in the first place the only reason I am giving two stars is because it ... "
" ... My only minor grievance is the bloatware. ... "
Marketplace
27seller, verizon, described, advertised, sold and shipped
+59%
-41%
" ... It comes as advertised. ... "
" ... I bought this during Amazon Prime Day and I'm really glad I did. ... The phone I received, which I bought from Amazon and not a third party seller through Amazon is definitely factory unlocked and I activated it on Verizon prepaid network. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Pics definitely look better than my old phone at least. ... "
" ... Great phone, with confusion by seller. ... "
" ... Thank you amazon . ... after all, amazon services is a major reason behimd my pleasant experience. ... "
" ... I got the Factory Unlocked Phone as advertised. ... "
" ... Good as it described ... "
Camera
26wide angle camera, photos, pics, remiss, noticeably
+92%
-8%
" ... - The 3 cameras (only for day or with good lighting at night) take excellent and impressive photos (comparable with S8/8+). ... "
" ... takes great pictures, does everything i normally do without breaking up or slowing down. ... "
" ... camera is brilliant . ... "
" ... Camera is pretty great, too, although I'm not super picky in that area. ... Pics definitely look better than my old phone at least. ... "
" ... I love the wide camera ... "
" ... First the camera which is absolutely awesome. ... "
" ... They have filters for the camera that the grands love. ... The camera is much improved. ... "
" ... The camera quality is very nice and the autofocus is fast, but the selfie cam is decent quality. ... "
SIM
24sim, nano sim card, unlocked, sim card, nano sim
+29%
-71%
" ... After successfully following the instructions from the app, my phone is still locked and not compatible with my Verizon SIM card. ... "
" ... I was expecting the unlocked US997 model (which is supposed to work on Verizon) but instead got an unlocked version WITHOUT CDMA. ... "
" ... it is not a factory unlocked phone ... "
" ... My only wish would be having a dual SIM option. ... "
" ... Not unlocked, will not work with Verizon. ... "
" ... Yet another T-Mobile Phone that was supposedly Unlocked! ... "
" ... After successfully following the instructions from the app, my phone is still locked and not compatible with my Verizon SIM card. ... "
" ... I received a T-Mobile phone, not a factory unlocked phone. ... "
Software Platform
22apps, android, unlocked, lg software, bloatware
+59%
-41%
" ... Was worried about the lg software and how it would perform but it is just like stock android and it performs flawlessly. ... "
" ... You can even unlock the phone using LG's app that came with the device. ... "
" ... Received the 870 international version, but was able to set up easily on T Mobile, and update to Android 8.0 and the Nov. 1 security patch with LG Bridge. ... "
" ... Was worried about the lg software and how it would perform but it is just like stock android and it performs flawlessly. ... "
" ... - Setup was simple and all his apps were restored in no time ... "
" ... It's nice to see the stock LG OS vs what Verizon or the other providers put on a device. ... "
" ... I'm well versed in unlocking bootloaders, and running custom roms. ... "
" ... Flawless Google transfer of apps and content from my G3 to new G6. ... "
ISP
21cricket wireless, work with verizon, tmobile, unlocked, rewarded
+52%
-48%
" ... It's GSM and CDMA. ... "
" ... By the way I'm using it with Cricket Wireless, no issues. ... "
" ... I had the Verizon branded model of this phone. ... "
" ... I took the plunge and was rewarded . ... "
" ... I took the plunge and was rewarded . ... "
" ... I had the Verizon branded model of this phone. ... "
" ... Went to Verizon, got one no problem. ... "
" ... It's GSM and CDMA. ... "
Returns
19send, repair, lg g6, lg, work with verizon
+11%
-89%
" ... I will be sending this phone back!! ... "
" ... This unit was useless to me, so I sent it back. ... "
" ... Getting a refund ... "
" ... I received the wrong product number. ... "
" ... Returning for refund. ... "
" ... Have to return it because it doesn’t work with Verizon. ... "
" ... phone was returned. ... "
" ... Have to return it because it doesn’t work with Verizon. ... "
Product Reliability
16lg, malfunctions, serials, restarting, repairing
+38%
-63%
" ... This is advertised as working with Verizon but it absolutely will not. ... "
" ... THERE ARE THE HOURS ALMOST THREE MONTHS THAT I AM SPITTING THE DEBOLUTION OF MY MONEY. ... "
" ... Before buying the LG G6 I had previously owned the LG G2, the LG G4 —three of them, two of them died the sudden death of the "boot loop" pandemia, it goes without saying that LG should have recalled the defective serials D800, D802, D805, D806 but did not ... "OK, I will have it sent to you, but please, instead of repairing it replace it, you know… the malfunctions occur randomly, and if you do not happen to detect them while in your care the phone will come back to me still malfunctioning…" ... "
" ... (The crashing and restarting had something to do with that, I'm sure.) ... "
" ... Before buying the LG G6 I had previously owned the LG G2, the LG G4 —three of them, two of them died the sudden death of the "boot loop" pandemia, it goes without saying that LG should have recalled the defective serials D800, D802, D805, D806 but did not ... "OK, I will have it sent to you, but please, instead of repairing it replace it, you know… the malfunctions occur randomly, and if you do not happen to detect them while in your care the phone will come back to me still malfunctioning…" ... "
" ... I just had to accept that I would not have a phone for 2 weeks. ... After some digging I discovered that the microphone was working intermittently. ... You will be without your phone for 2 weeks.” ... I requested an alternative option since I was without the phone for 2 weeks already and this damage resulted from the LG tech so surely they wouldn't make me wait another 2 weeks… I was wrong. ... I sent it in, waited another 2 weeks. ... It is now broken. ... Being all too familiar with the repair process I contemplated keeping the broken device that hasn't worked right in months just to avoid another two weeks of time away from my phone. ... A device that LG has for months! ... They tell me that I need to send my phone in to be repaired and be without a device for 2 weeks. ... They have failed to do so repeatedly. ... "
" ... Constant problems with moisture warnings ... "
" ... (The crashing and restarting had something to do with that, I'm sure.) ... "
Price
16sale, hundred, dollars, dollar, bucks
+94%
-6%
" ... But it is now often on sale and is worth every dollar. ... "
" ... But it is now often on sale and is worth every dollar. ... "
" ... Had it for months now and it keeps up with the best for much less money. ... "
" ... Glad I saved a few hundred bucks. ... "
" ... The LG won out because the price was good ($450) for everything that I wanted. ... "
" ... Other than the price, like it ... "
" ... Glad I saved a few hundred bucks. ... "
" ... Well worth the money, and got more than what I expected ... "
Display Clarity
16lg, 9, screen, like, twitter
+63%
-38%
" ... The standout feature of this phone has been the screen size. ... The screen is longer, but not wider, so everything designed for 16:9 phones will look bigger on a 16:9 display. ... I absolutely love this because I can have a screen protector on this phone. ... "
" ... The standout feature of this phone has been the screen size. ... The screen is longer, but not wider, so everything designed for 16:9 phones will look bigger on a 16:9 display. ... I absolutely love this because I can have a screen protector on this phone. ... "
" ... It has a beautiful screen and the build quality is very nice. ... "
" ... Nice size screen. ... "
" ... It has a beautiful screen and the build quality is very nice. ... "
" ... Screen is great. ... "
" ... It did get outshined, but the minimal body to screen ratio is beautiful. ... "
" ... I like the 18:9 ratio screen. ... "
Battery Life
16battery life, middling battery life, flagship, 5 hours sot, quick charge
+63%
-38%
" ... Battery lasts all day no problem, the screen is nice, camera is pretty good, wireless charging is cool, and most importantly the phone is fast. ... "
" ... Battery life is good - after lots of use which includes playing games on it by my little ones. ... "
" ... The battery is amazing and charges very quickly compared to the G3 and any older device. ... "
" ... I find battery life to be good. ... I can listen to Google play all day at work and that battery still has 50% plus left in the evening. ... "
" ... Phone still holds a charge very well. ... "
" ... I'm a heavy user and the battery almost always lasts all day. ... "
" ... Battery life is much improved! ... "
" ... The battery is amazing and charges very quickly compared to the G3 and any older device. ... "
Charging
16battery, wireless charging, tinkerers, posts, judging
+69%
-31%
" ... For most people this will be just fine, phone tinkerers and power users will need to charge by evening. ... "
" ... For most people this will be just fine, phone tinkerers and power users will need to charge by evening. ... "
" ... Other than this its a daily standby phone and hey the fast charging is amazing. ... "
" ... Phone still holds a charge very well. ... "
" ... The battery is amazing and charges very quickly compared to the G3 and any older device. ... "
" ... Long battery life and quick charge, too. ... Seriously, it'll be 100% in about an hour and a full charge will last well over a day. ... "
" ... Looked like someone took out the original G6 and the charger. ... "
" ... Now I don't know if it will compete with a Galaxy S8 straight up, but for me it is more than enough. ... "
Delivery
15sealed, opened, delivered, appeared, unopened
+80%
-20%
" ... Shipping was okay. ... "
" ... received the us997, good price for this phone. ... "
" ... This item came in packaging that appeared to be reused, despite being advertised as a new phone. ... "
" ... Typical two-day Prime free delivery. ... "
" ... Quick response from seller and phone arrived on time and looks good as described . ... "
" ... Shipping was okay. ... "
" ... This item came in packaging that appeared to be reused, despite being advertised as a new phone. ... "
" ... also it was delivered same day for free!!! ... "
Fingerprint
14sensor, scanner, accurate, responsive, reader
+93%
-7%
" ... The fingerprint reader on this phone is pretty responsive and accurate most of the time. ... - Fingerprint reader is pretty responsive and accurate ... "
" ... The fingerprint sensor is plenty quick and very accurate. ... "
" ... Fingerprint sensor works fast, wireless charging is pretty nice to have. ... "
" ... the grip and finger scanner are way better than samsung s8. ... "
" ... the grip and finger scanner are way better than samsung s8. ... "
" ... It is a quick phone, and the finger print scanner is responsive. ... "
" ... Volume buttons on the side take getting used to but the integrated fingerprint scanner is nice and makes for ease of use. ... "
" ... The fingerprint access is really cool and nice. ... "
Data reception
11wifi calling, verizon, tmobile, parameters, mms
+18%
-82%
" ... Problem: if you bring your own unlocked phone to Verizon or AT&T (I don't know about the others) you cannot have WiFi calling. ... "
" ... WARNING will not work with Sprint ... "
" ... its a used TMobile phone ... does not works with att because ATT have different parameters as tmobile so you will not get mms messages or work with wifi calling ... "
" ... Problem: if you bring your own unlocked phone to Verizon or AT&T (I don't know about the others) you cannot have WiFi calling. ... "
" ... Yet another T-Mobile Phone that was supposedly Unlocked! ... "
" ... Verizon does not accept this phone. ... "
" ... Not unlocked, will not work with Verizon. ... "
" ... Yet another T-Mobile Phone that was supposedly Unlocked! ... "
Device Compatibility
11tmobile, phone, parameters, mms, cricket wireless
+36%
-64%
" ... Attempts to activate the phone were met with no success. ... "
" ... After setting up my repaired device I began using it as normal. ... Anytime I tried talking on the phone without bluetooth or wired device connected people could not hear me. ... "
" ... does not works with att because ATT have different parameters as tmobile so you will not get mms messages or work with wifi calling ... "
" ... does not works with att because ATT have different parameters as tmobile so you will not get mms messages or work with wifi calling ... "
" ... Does not work on verizon wireless. ... "
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Specifications
Battery
Battery Capacity: 300 mAh
Memory
Memory: 4096 GB
SD Card Type: Micro SD
Camera
Secondary Camera: 5 MP
Calling
GSM: Yes
Performance
Processor Clock: 1.6 GHz
Processor Type: Quad Core
Display
Type: LED
LED
TYPE
5 MP
SECONDARY CAMERA
1.6 GHz
PROCESSOR CLOCK
Quad Core
PROCESSOR TYPE