Overall Score
56.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#4935)56.0
Performance(#6121)56.5
Camera(#1943)45.5
Display(#3592)70.5
Battery(#4992)43.5
Build(#3668)70.8
Comparisons Featuring LG Q9
Short Review
- The LG Q9 features a sleek design with dimensions of 153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 159g, available in Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, and New Moroccan Blue.
- Its 6.1-inch IPS LCD display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, providing a sharp pixel density of approximately 564 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, complemented by a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, ensuring smooth operation with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
- The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor capable of 4K video recording at 30fps, while an 8 MP front camera caters to selfies.
- The 3000mAh battery supports 18W charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 8.1 (Oreo), the software experience is straightforward, though not the latest.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, with a USB Type-C 3.1 port for data transfer.
- The absence of stereo speakers is noted, but a headphone jack is included for wired audio.
- Overall, the LG Q9 combines solid specifications with a functional design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.1"
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording4K@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight159 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCarmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)
OS VersionAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes