Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS) vs LG Q70 (Q620WA)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 vs LG Q70 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 LG Q70 X Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

27Points LG Q70 (Q620WA) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

32
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	vs	27 Advantages LG Q70 (Q620WA)
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core109% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+64GB (42GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2310 pixels171% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+398 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.4"28% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 32MP + 5MP189% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
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Model	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Q70 (Q620WA)
Other model names	Galaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015	LG Q70 (Bell, Telus, Virgin), LMQ620WA, LM-Q620WA
Country or region available	Hong Kong, India	Canada
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	7/1/2015	9/28/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)	76.71 x 162.05 millimeters (3.02 x 6.38 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	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.
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2310 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	398 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (42GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/75 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 66, 71)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 32 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.490°1/5"1.12μm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support	• Colors: Mirror Black • LG UX 9 • DTS:X 3D Surround sound • 32-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	LG Q70 (Q620WA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.8W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.612W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)	feature not registered