Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 77.9 | 79.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 10 | Android 5.1 |
| 2020-05-07 | 2015-08-13 |
| 6.38 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches | 6.03 x 3.00 x 0.30 inches |
| 6.98 ounces | 6.03 ounces |
| Mirror black | Black, Gold, Gray and White |
| Glass and Metal | Glass; metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 350.00 | $ 415.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2310 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 398 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SM6150 chipset | Exynos 7 Octa 7420 chipset |
| Kryo 460, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Single-Core 2100 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 612 GPU | ARM Mali-T760 MP8 GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 32.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.36 inches (1/2.8") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 2560 x 1440 (60 fps) (Quad HD / 2K) slow motion video |
| 10.67 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 336 hours standby time 22 hours talk time |
| 5.92 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Note 5 is a bit better than the LG Q70, with a overall score of 79.3 against 77.9. Both of these devices include Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy Note 5 has 5.1 version and LG Q70 has Android 10. The Galaxy Note 5 is an older phone than LG Q70, but Samsung made it just a little bit thinner and lighter.
LG Q70 has just a little better processing power than Samsung Galaxy Note 5, and although they both have 4 GB of RAM memory, the LG Q70 also has a higher number of cores. Galaxy Note 5 counts with a much better looking screen than LG Q70, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a better pixel number in each inch of display and a better 2560 x 1440 resolution.
LG Q70 has a slightly better camera than Galaxy Note 5, because although it has a smaller back camera sensor, and they both have the same 30 fps video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the LG Q70 also counts with a larger camera aperture and a camera in the back with a way better resolution.
LG Q70 counts with a superior storage to install games and applications than Galaxy Note 5, and although they both have the same internal storage capacity, the LG Q70 also has a slot for an SD memory card that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. The LG Q70 counts with superior battery lifetime than Galaxy Note 5, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity instead of 3000mAh.
Although Galaxy Note 5 is a better device, it is more expensive than LG Q70, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as LG Q70. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy Galaxy Note 5, otherwise you can save some dollars and buy the LG Q70, letting go some features and specifications.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.