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| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 83.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Xiaomi |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10, 9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo |
| 2019-04-11 | 2018-06-05 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.17 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | Black, Blue, Gold and White |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 215.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.2 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2248 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | AMOLED |
| 563 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 17.06 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 56.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.12 | 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, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3400mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.44 | 5.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
LG G8 ThinQ has a global score of 84.3, which is just a bit better than Xiaomi Mi 8's global score of 83.3. Both of these devices come with Android OS (operating system), but the LG G8 ThinQ has a newer 9.0 Pie version and Xiaomi Mi 8 has Android 10 version, so it offers some additional features. Even though the LG G8 ThinQ is a little thicker than the Xiaomi Mi 8, it's just a little bit lighter and newer.
Xiaomi Mi 8 features a CPU that is very similar to LG G8 ThinQ's processor, both of them have 8 cores and a 6 GB RAM. The LG G8 ThinQ counts with a little sharper display than Xiaomi Mi 8, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same brightness, the LG G8 ThinQ also counts with a higher 1440 x 3120px resolution and a better display density.
LG G8 ThinQ has a bit better camera than Xiaomi Mi 8, because although it has a tinier sensor, and they both have the same resolution back facing camera and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, the LG G8 ThinQ also counts with a bigger aperture to capture better photos and videos in low-light situations and higher 60 fps video frame rate.
LG G8 ThinQ features a much bigger storage to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi 8, because although it has 0 less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a SD extension slot that allows up to 1,95 TB. LG G8 ThinQ counts with a bit longer battery life than Xiaomi Mi 8, because it has a 3500mAh battery size.
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