The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X71 | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 4.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 3.1 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia X71, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 198 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
LG Q70, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,500 mAh
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 652
- against 342
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,609
- against 1,232
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X71 | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 512 | Qualcomm Adreno 612 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 342 | 652 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,232 | 1,609 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores | 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 | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | X71 | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 157.2 mm | 162.1 mm |
| Weight | 180 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.9 % Best value | 81.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | X71 | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | X71 | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.3:9 | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,316 px Best value | 2,310 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi Best value | 398 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X71 | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | X71 | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | X71 | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | X71 | 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 B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 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, UMTS | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X71 | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | X71 | Q70 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1167, TA-1172 | LM-Q730N, LMQ620WA, LM-Q620WA, LM-Q620VAB, LMQ620VAB, LM-Q730 |