LG Q70
#2523
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
#1928Category Breakdown
LG Q70
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Performance
76.173.9
Camera
47.448.6
Display
58.972.6
Battery
28.128.1
Build
77.691.1
Connectivity
69.457.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.353.4
Summary
- The LG Q70 features a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has a slightly smaller 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Q70 is powered by a Snapdragon 675 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 8 utilizes a MediaTek Helio G85, both with 4GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Redmi Note 8 boasting a 48 MP quad-camera setup compared to the Q70's single 16 MP front camera.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery, but the Redmi Note 8 supports faster 18W charging.
- The Q70 runs on Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 10, while the Redmi Note 8 comes with Android 11 and MIUI 12.5, indicating a more recent software experience.
- Build quality shows the Q70 with a glass front and back and an aluminum frame, while the Redmi Note 8 features Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides with a plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q70
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
General
Release Date
2019
2021, May 25
Announced
2019, September 28
2021, May 25
Description
Available with 2 or 3 rear cameras (market/region dependent)Versions: LM-Q620WA, 2 cameras (Canada); LM-Q620VAB, 2 cameras (Verizon/USA); LM-Q730N, 3 cameras (South Korea)
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 612
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired, QC3
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.1 x 76.8 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
198 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Mirror Black
Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.97 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, LG UX 9
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass