LG Q70 vs. Samsung Galaxy S10e: A Deep Dive into Performance and Value
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing raw performance and a more refined experience, the Samsung Galaxy S10e is the clear winner. Its Exynos 9820 (or Snapdragon 855 in some regions) significantly outperforms the Q70’s Snapdragon 675. However, the Q70 remains a viable option for budget-conscious buyers who don't need top-tier processing power.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | LG Q70 | Samsung Galaxy S10e |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global, USA |
| 4G bands | 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 66 - Verizon | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - USA | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, September 28. Released 2019, October | 2019, February 20. Released 2019, March 08 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 162.1 x 76.8 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) | 142.2 x 69.9 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.75 x 0.31 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 150 g (5.29 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant* *does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density) | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~438 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 101.4 cm2 (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.8 inches, 82.8 cm2 (~83.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ |
| - | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) | Exynos 9820 (8 nm) - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China |
| GPU | Adreno 612 | Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM Adreno 640 - USA/China |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, LG UX 9 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | - | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video |
| Dual or Triple | 32 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide) Auxiliary lens or 32 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens | - |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps (no EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm | 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 32-bit/192kHz audio | 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | FM radio (USA & Canada only) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| - | ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 15W wired, QC3 | 15W wired, PD2.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Mirror Black | Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink |
| Models | LM-Q730N, LMQ620WA, LM-Q620WA, LM-Q620VAB, LMQ620VAB, LM-Q730 | SM-G970F, SM-G970U, SM-G970W, SM-G9700, SM-G970U1, SM-G970N, SM-G970X |
| Price | About 320 EUR | About 130 EUR |
| SAR | - | 0.56 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.58 W/kg (head) 1.57 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | - | Noise -92.9dB / Crosstalk -89.4dB |
| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 83h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: infinite |
| Loudspeaker | - | Voice 71dB / Noise 76dB / Ring 80dB |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 325192 (v7), 389694 (v8) GeekBench: 10081 (v4.4), 2141 (v5.1) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
LG Q70
- More affordable price point
- Larger display size
- Decent battery life
- Significantly weaker performance
- Less refined camera system
- Limited charging options
Samsung Galaxy S10e
- Flagship-level performance
- Superior camera quality
- Wireless and reverse wireless charging
- Higher price (though decreasing)
- Smaller display size
- Potentially more expensive repairs
Display Comparison
Both devices feature displays with an 'infinite' contrast ratio, suggesting excellent black levels. However, the S10e, being a flagship, likely benefits from superior color accuracy and potentially higher peak brightness, though specific nit values are unavailable. The Q70’s display, while adequate, is expected to be less vibrant and refined. The S10e’s smaller size (5.8 inches vs. the Q70’s 6.4 inches) also contributes to a higher pixel density, resulting in a sharper image.
Camera Comparison
While both phones offer photo and video capabilities, the S10e likely has a more sophisticated camera system. Details on sensor sizes are missing, but Samsung’s flagship typically features larger sensors and more advanced image processing algorithms. The S10e’s camera benefits from the processing power of the Exynos 9820/Snapdragon 855, enabling features like scene optimization and improved low-light performance. The Q70’s camera is likely competent for everyday snapshots, but it won’t match the S10e’s image quality or versatility. The presence of a 2MP macro camera on the Q70 is unlikely to significantly enhance the photography experience.
Performance
The performance gap is substantial. The Samsung Galaxy S10e, equipped with either the Exynos 9820 (8nm) or Snapdragon 855 (7nm), boasts a significantly more powerful CPU and GPU compared to the LG Q70’s Snapdragon 675 (11nm). The S10e’s octa-core processor, with its Mongoose M4 cores (in the Exynos variant) or Kryo 485 cores (in the Snapdragon variant), delivers faster processing speeds and improved multitasking capabilities. The 7nm/8nm process node used in the S10e’s chipsets also contributes to better thermal efficiency, reducing the likelihood of throttling during sustained workloads. The Q70’s Snapdragon 675 is a capable mid-range chip, but it simply cannot compete with the flagship-level performance of the S10e.
Battery Life
Both devices share an endurance rating of 83 hours, suggesting comparable battery life despite the S10e’s more powerful processor. This is likely due to optimizations in Samsung’s software and power management. However, the S10e offers significantly faster and more versatile charging options: 15W wired charging with PD2.0, 15W wireless charging (Qi), and even 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The Q70 is limited to 15W wired charging with QC3. The S10e’s wireless charging capabilities provide added convenience, while reverse wireless charging can be used to top up accessories like earbuds.
Buying Guide
Buy the LG Q70 if you need a reliable smartphone for everyday tasks like browsing, social media, and light gaming, and your budget is a primary concern. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S10e if you prioritize a smoother, faster experience for demanding apps, gaming, and photography, and you appreciate features like wireless charging and a more premium build quality.