LG Q9
#4935
ZTE Grand S3
#5210Category Breakdown
LG Q9
ZTE Grand S3
Performance
56.554.3
Camera
45.545.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.055.4
Summary
- The LG Q9 features a more modern build with a 6.1-inch IPS LCD display that supports HDR10 and boasts a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, resulting in a sharper image compared to the ZTE Grand S3's 5.5-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q9 is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities than the Grand S3's Snapdragon 801 with 3GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Q9 lacks optical image stabilization, while the Grand S3 offers autofocus.
- The Q9's battery capacity is slightly lower at 3000 mAh compared to the Grand S3's 3100 mAh, but it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Software-wise, the Q9 runs on Android 8.1, providing a more updated experience than the Grand S3's Android 4.4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q9
ZTE Grand S3
General
Release Date
2019
2015
Announced
2019
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
5.5"
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 (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 2.5 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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), PDAF
16 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
8 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 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)
155 x 77 x 9.8 mm (6.10 x 3.03 x 0.39 in)
Weight
159 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes