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| Global Score | |
| 81 | 88.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Xiaomi |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo | Android 11 |
| 2018-06-01 | 2021-05-06 |
| 6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches | 6.45 x 3.01 x 0.41 inches |
| 5.71 ounces | 7.41 ounces |
| Aurora black, Moroccan blue, Platinum gray and Raspberry rose | Mirror Black and Pale Grey |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 170.00 | $ 499.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | -- |
| 563 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| 1000 cd/m2 brightness | 1300 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.7 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SM8250-AC chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 650 GPU |
| 9.54 | 9.81 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.60 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 30.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.32 inches (1/3.09") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.34 | 11.99 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 4.96 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| 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
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a general score of 88.3, which is slightly better than the LG G7 ThinQ's 81 overall score. Both devices we are comparing here work with Android OS, but the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has the older 11 version and LG G7 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 body is a lot newer, but thicker and way heavier than the LG G7 ThinQ.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features a bit superior processor than LG G7 ThinQ, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also has a larger amount of RAM memory. LG G7 ThinQ counts with just a bit better looking screen than Xiaomi Black Shark 4, because although it has way more opaque screen and a little smaller display, it also counts with a greater pixel count per inch in the display and a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features a much better camera than LG G7 ThinQ, because although it has a tinier diafragm aperture, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality and the same 60 frames per second video frame rate, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also counts with a lot bigger back camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors and a camera in the back with a much better resolution.
The LG G7 ThinQ has a way bigger memory for games and applications than Xiaomi Black Shark 4, because although it has 0 less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a SD card slot that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a much longer battery duration than LG G7 ThinQ, because it has a 50 percent bigger battery capacity.
Although Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than LG G7 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as LG G7 ThinQ. If you are trying to save some money, you can get the LG G7 ThinQ, giving up a couple features, but you will get the most with your money.
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