The verdict
Your pick: LG Q9, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | K50 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
LG K50, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8
LG Q9, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.0
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 564 ppi
- against 269 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | K50 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.15 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 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 | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 1 TB | 1 TB |
Design
| Specification | K50 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Grey | Red, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 161.3 mm | 153.2 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 159 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 78.8 % | 82.6 % Best value |
| Resistance Features | MIL-STD-810G | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | K50 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | K50 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.26″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 3,120 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 564 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch | HDR10, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | K50 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | K50 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | K50 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | K50 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, 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 B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38 | 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, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | K50 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | K50 | Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LMX520BMW, LMX520EMW, LM-X520, 802LG | LM-Q925S, LM-Q925L, LM-Q925K |
