LG Q9
#3098
LG X mach
#4356Category Breakdown
LG Q9
LG X mach
Performance
71.762.9
Camera
46.937.5
Display
78.360.4
Battery
24.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
68.460.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.834.3
Summary
- The LG Q9 features a larger 6.1-inch HDR10 IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, compared to the 5.5-inch IPS LCD of the LG X mach, which has a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q9 is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB of RAM, while the X mach uses the Snapdragon 808 with 3GB of RAM, resulting in better overall performance for the Q9.
- The Q9's rear camera is 16 MP, offering a slight advantage over the X mach's 12.3 MP camera, although both can record 4K video.
- Both devices have a 3000 mAh battery, but the Q9 supports 18W charging, whereas the X mach does not support fast charging.
- The Q9 runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), providing a more updated software experience compared to the X mach's Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q9
LG X mach
General
Release Date
2019
2016
Announced
2019
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as LG X Fast, LG K600
Display
Size
6.1"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 418
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), PDAF
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1.55µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
8 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps
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, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
149.1 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm (5.87 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
159 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Titan, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass