The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 9A | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 9A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 198 g
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
LG Q70, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 398 ppi
- against 278 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 9A | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 612 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 | 652 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 1,609 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 9A | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 159.1 mm | 162.1 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.3 % | 81.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | 9A | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 9A | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,310 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 278 ppi | 398 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 9A | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 9A | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | 9A | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 9A | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, FM Radio |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 9A | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 9A | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MOA-LX9N | LM-Q730N, LMQ620WA, LM-Q620WA, LM-Q620VAB, LMQ620VAB, LM-Q730 |
