Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 76.1 | 77.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Xiaomi |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| 2016-03-31 | -- |
| 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches | 6.16 x 2.98 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.61 ounces | 5.96 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | Aluminum and Glass |
| $ 499.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.3 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2280 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 554 pixels per inch | 400 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 512 GPU |
| 9 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 12.76 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 24.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3350mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.8 | 5.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has a global score of 77.7, which is slightly better than LG G5's overall score of 76.1. The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is a just a bit thicker and a bit heavier cellphone than the LG G5. Both of these phones have Android OS (Operating System), but the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has newer 8.1 Oreo version and LG G5 has Android 8.0 Oreo version.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite features a bit more powerful CPU than LG G5, because it has a larger number of 2200 megahertz cores and a greater amount of RAM. LG G5 features a bit better looking screen than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with a higher 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution and more pixels per inch of screen.
LG G5 has a lot bigger storage for games and applications than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, because although it has just 32 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a SD memory slot that allows up to 1,95 TB. The LG G5 shoots slightly better pictures and videos than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, because although it has a smaller back camera sensor which offers a lower image and video quality, and they both have the same video quality and the same 30 frames per second video frame rate, the LG G5 also counts with a back-facing camera with way more mega-pixels and a larger aperture for better images in poorly lited environments.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has improved battery lifetime than LG G5, because it has a 20 percent larger battery capacity.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.