Entry-level · 2020
LG Q61
Our Take
CPU capability matches entry-level phones like Samsung Galaxy A04e
Watch out
No more updates, Smaller battery (4000mAh)
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
Display
6.53″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2340 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
6.53″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2340 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) · 8-core 2.3 GHz · PowerVR GE8320
Basic CPU
Performance
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) · 8-core 2.3 GHz · PowerVR GE8320
Basic CPU
Software & updates
Android 9.0 (Pie) · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 9.0 (Pie) · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
48 MP f/1.8 main · 16 MP selfie
Camera
48 MP f/1.8 main · 16 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
48 MP f/1.8
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.2
Macro
2 MP
Front camera
16 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
4000 mAh
Battery
4000 mAh
Memory
4 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
4 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC
Build & Design
8.3 mm
Build & Design
8.3 mmHeight
164.5 mm
Width
77.5 mm
Thickness
8.3 mm
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 12
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
42% larger battery capacity
4,000 mAh vs 2,815 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 1080 × 2340 vs 1170 × 2532 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.53″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G
vs
Samsung Galaxy S20
Loses on most
5 losses
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 1080 × 2340 vs 1440 × 3200 resolution
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Upper mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 24 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Starts with less storage
64 GB vs 128 GB baseline
Where to buy
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