LG G4
#1965
LG Q9
#3098Category Breakdown
LG G4
LG Q9
Performance
62.971.7
Camera
82.546.9
Display
60.478.3
Battery
84.824.2
Build
71.80.2
Connectivity
62.268.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.043.8
Summary
- The LG G4 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the LG Q9 has a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G4 is powered by a Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB of RAM, whereas the Q9 utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 821 with 4GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the G4 includes optical image stabilization (OIS), while the Q9 does not.
- Battery capacity is the same at 3000 mAh for both devices, but the G4 supports wireless charging.
- The G4 runs on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 7.0, while the Q9 operates on Android 8.1, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G4
LG Q9
General
Release Date
2015, April 29
2019
Announced
2015, April 28
2019
Description
Versions: H815 (EMEA), H815TR (Turkey), H815T (Hong Kong), H815P (LATAM, South Africa), H812 (Canada), H810 (AT&T), H811 (T-Mobile), LS991 (Sprint), VS986 (Verizon), US991 (US Cellular)
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI
1440
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 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, 3-axis OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (optional)
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm
153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
155 g
159 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red, White/Gold
Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass