LG Q9
#3098
Sony Xperia H8541
#1393Category Breakdown
LG Q9
Sony Xperia H8541
Performance
71.780.0
Camera
46.955.6
Display
78.378.4
Battery
24.226.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
68.470.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
43.859.0
Summary
- The LG Q9 features a 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, while the Sony Xperia H8541 has a smaller 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 2160 x 4320 pixels, resulting in a significantly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia H8541 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 821 in the Q9.
- The camera on the Xperia H8541 is superior with a 19 MP rear sensor versus the Q9's 16 MP, and it also supports additional video features like 720p@960fps.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Xperia H8541 at 3420 mAh compared to the Q9's 3000 mAh, although both support 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android Oreo, but the Xperia H8541 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience, while the Q9 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q9
Sony Xperia H8541
General
Release Date
2019
N/A
Announced
2019
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.1"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
2160 x 4320 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~847 ppi density)
PPI
1440
2160
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), PDAF
19 MP, predictive PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama, LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
13 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 720p@960fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3420 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3420 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC3
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 x 74 x 7.5 mm (5.87 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Weight
159 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Black, Gold
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 (2CA) Cat16 1024/150 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
5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted, region dependent), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass