Lenovo Vibe X3
#3872
LG Q9
#3098Category Breakdown
Lenovo Vibe X3
LG Q9
Performance
63.071.7
Camera
38.146.9
Display
58.978.3
Battery
26.624.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
59.468.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
37.843.8
Summary
- The Lenovo Vibe X3 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the LG Q9 has a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and HDR10 support, resulting in better visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Vibe X3 is powered by a Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB of RAM, whereas the Q9 utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 821 with 4GB of RAM, offering improved processing capabilities.
- The Vibe X3's rear camera is 21 MP, providing higher resolution images compared to the Q9's 16 MP camera, although both can shoot 4K video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Vibe X3 at 3500 mAh compared to the Q9's 3000 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Vibe X3 runs on Android 5.1, while the Q9 operates on a more recent Android 8.1, enhancing the overall software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Vibe X3
LG Q9
General
Release Date
2015
2019
Announced
2015
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 418
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
21 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), PDAF
16 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2 (market dependent)
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm (6.06 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
175 g
159 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass