LG Q70 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.4 inches

6.8 inches

Resolution:

2310 x 1080 pixels, 19.25:9 ratio, 398 PPI

3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 516 PPI

Technology:

IPS LCD

Dynamic AMOLED

Screen-to-body:

81.56 %

89.33 %

Peak brightness:

1500 cd/m2 (nit)

Features:

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

120Hz refresh rate (adaptable), HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SM6150

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Processor:

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 460, 64-bit, 11 nm

Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm

GPU:

Adreno 612

Adreno 660

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

12GB LPDDR5

Internal storage:

64GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 42.95 GB

128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 2000 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (10)

Android (11), Samsung One UI

Battery

Capacity:

4000 mAh

5000 mAh

Type:

Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Charging:

Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, USB Power Delivery

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W

Camera

Rear:

Dual camera

Quad camera

Main camera:

32 MP (PDAF)

108 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.8; 26 mm; 1/2.8"; 0.8 μm

F1.8; 24 mm; 1/1.33"; 0.8 μm

Second camera:

5 MP (Depth information)

10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 70 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.2"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm

Third camera:

12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm

Fourth camera:

10 MP (Periscope, OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

Optical zoom: 10.0x; Aperture size: F4.9; Focal Length: 240 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.2"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)

Features:

Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording

OIS, HDR, Hyperlapse, Video light, EIS

Front:

16 MP (HDR)

40 MP (PDAF, HDR)

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)

Design

Dimensions:

6.38 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches (162.1 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm)

6.50 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches (165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm)

Weight:

6.98 oz (198.0 g)

8.04 oz (229.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Glass; Frame: Metal

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus); Frame: Aluminum

Resistance:

Water, Dust, Shock; IP68; MIL-STD-810 certified

Water, Dust; IP68

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint

Keys:

Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Mirror black

Phantom black, Silver

Cellular

5G:

n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave

LTE (FDD):

Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 13(700 c), 66(AWS-3)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)

UMTS:

Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)

Data Speed:

LTE-A Cat 12/13 (600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

SIM type:

Nano SIM

HD Voice:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

No 3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

32-Bit DAC

32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM, Stereo, RDS

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

for Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

5.1

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2

Features:

Charging

Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer

Other:

NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

NFC, ANT+

Hearing aid compatible:

M4, T3

M3, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

May 02, 2020

Dec 22, 2020

FCC ID value:

ZNFQ620WA

A3LSMG998U

Measured SAR:

Head:

0.19 W/kg

0.77 W/kg

Body:

0.82 W/kg

1.02 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.58 W/kg

1.59 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.17 W/kg

1.16 W/kg

Phablet:

3.96 W/kg

3.15 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 350

$ 1200

User Manual:

This is the official LG Q70 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

Pre-installed Nano SIM Card, Travel Adapter & USB Cable, Quick Reference Guide, Product Safety and Warranty Brochure, SIM Eject Pin

C to C Data Cable, Ejection Pin

Availability

Officially announced:

May 07, 2020

Jan 14, 2021