The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X20 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.4 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot X20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.3″
- against 6.1″
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8
LG Q9, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 564 ppi
- against 409 ppi
- Weight
- 159 g
- against 240 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X20 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P23 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.15 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo and 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 1 TB |
Design
| Specification | X20 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Black | Red, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.6 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 157.1 mm | 153.2 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 159 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.1 % Best value | 82.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | X20 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | — | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X20 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,120 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 564 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD | HDR10, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | X20 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | X20 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X20 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | X20 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | — | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X20 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | X20 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | LM-Q925S, LM-Q925L, LM-Q925K |