Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 76.1 | 77.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | LG |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 10 |
| 2016-03-31 | 2020-05-07 |
| 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches | 6.38 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.61 ounces | 6.98 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Mirror black |
| Metal | Glass and Metal |
| $ 499.00 | $ 350.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.3 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2310 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 554 pixels per inch | 398 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SM6150 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo 460, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 612 GPU |
| 9 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 32.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.36 inches (1/2.8") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.01 | 10.67 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.8 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The LG Q70 is slightly better than the LG G5, getting a 77.9 score against 76.1. These phones use Android OS (operating system), but LG Q70 has the previous 10 version and LG G5 has Android 8.0 Oreo version. LG Q70's construction is noticeably newer than the LG G5's, although it is heavier and just a little bit thicker.
The LG Q70 has a bit more powerful processor than LG G5, and although they both have the same RAM memory amount, the LG Q70 also has a larger number of cores (but slower). LG G5 counts with a little sharper display than LG Q70, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a better resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and a better screen density.
The LG Q70 features a better memory capacity for apps and games than LG G5, and although they both have a slot for external memory cards that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB, the LG Q70 also has more internal storage capacity. LG Q70 has a very superior battery performance than LG G5, because it has a 4000mAh battery size against 2800mAh.
The LG Q70 counts with just a bit better camera than LG G5, because although it has a tinier sensor capturing lower quality images, and they both have the same video quality, the same video frame rates and a same size diafragm aperture, the LG Q70 also counts with a camera with much more MP.
Even being the best phone of the ones we are comparing here, the LG Q70 is also very cheap compared to the other ones, which makes it a no doubt choice.
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