LG Q8 (2018)
#4418
ZTE Blade A7
#4500Category Breakdown
LG Q8 (2018)
ZTE Blade A7
Performance
66.568.3
Camera
19.115.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.125.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.851.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.833.0
Summary
- The LG Q8 (2018) features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, compared to the ZTE Blade A7's 6.09-inch display at 720 x 1560 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Q8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset with 4GB of RAM, while the Blade A7 utilizes a MediaTek Helio P60 with options of 2GB or 3GB RAM, potentially offering less multitasking capability.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Q8 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Blade A7 is limited to 720p.
- The Q8's 3300 mAh battery slightly outperforms the Blade A7's 3200 mAh, and it supports 18W charging, while the Blade A7 lacks fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Q8 runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), while the Blade A7 operates on a more recent Android 9.0 (Pie), potentially offering a better user experience.
- The Q8 is also heavier at 172g compared to the lighter 146g Blade A7, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q8 (2018)
ZTE Blade A7
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6.09"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, 18mm (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.1 x 77.7 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
154 x 72.8 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
172 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue
Black, Blue, Black/blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie), MiFavor 9.0
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity