LG Q9
#4935
Sony Xperia Z2a
#5143Category Breakdown
LG Q9
Sony Xperia Z2a
Performance
56.554.3
Camera
45.545.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.055.4
Summary
- The LG Q9 features a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and HDR10 support, compared to the 5.0-inch 1080 x 1920 pixel display of the Sony Xperia Z2a, which lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Q9 is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities than the Z2a's Snapdragon 801 with 3GB of RAM.
- The Q9's camera has a 16 MP rear sensor, while the Z2a boasts a 20.7 MP rear camera, providing higher resolution images but both can record 4K video.
- Both phones have a 3000 mAh battery, but the Q9 supports 18W charging, whereas the Z2a does not support fast charging.
- The Q9 runs on Android 8.1, offering a more updated software experience compared to the Z2a's Android 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q9
Sony Xperia Z2a
General
Release Date
2019
2014
Announced
2019
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia Z2a D6563
Display
Size
6.1"
5"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 330
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), PDAF
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
VGA
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
137 x 72 x 11 mm (5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 in)
Weight
159 g
163 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Black, White, Turquoise
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-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 Cat4 150/50 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes