LG Q70 (Q620WA) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)

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Side by side comparison between LG Q70 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/2/2021 11:52 AM, updated: 4/3/2021 6:40 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X LG Q70 (Q620WA) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

32
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y) Compare LG Q70 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Q70 (Q620WA)

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24 Advantages LG Q70 (Q620WA)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core96% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+64GB (42GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2310 pixels171% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+398 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+6.4"36% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(dual camera) 32MP + 5MP189% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh74% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+15W94% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	7.75W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)50% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Other model names	LG Q70 (Bell, Telus, Virgin), LMQ620WA, LM-Q620WA	Galaxy A3 SM-A310Y (Single-Sim), Galaxy A3-6
Country or region available	Canada	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	9/28/2019	1/8/2016
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.71 x 162.05 millimeters (3.02 x 6.38 in)	65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2310 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	398 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (42GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 66, 71)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 32 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.490°1/5"1.12μm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	14 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Mirror Black • LG UX 9 • DTS:X 3D Surround sound • 32-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Q70 (Q620WA)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.31W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.621W/kg (head), 0.524W/kg (body)