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| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 81.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Xiaomi |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2019-04-11 | 2019-04-15 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 5.81 x 2.78 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 5.47 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 215.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | AMOLED |
| 563 pixels per inch | 430 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SDM712 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 616 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 17.06 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") 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 | 11.66 |
| 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 and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3070mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.44 | 5.04 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
LG G8 ThinQ has a score of 84.3, which is a bit better than Xiaomi Mi 9 SE's 81.4 global score. These phones work with the same Android 9.0 Pie OS (operating system), so you shouldn't see any difference regarding OS features. The LG G8 ThinQ construction is somewhat thicker and a little heavier than Xiaomi Mi 9 SE.
LG G8 ThinQ counts with a little sharper display than Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, and although they both have the same brightness, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a better 1440 x 3120 pixels resolution, a higher screen density and a little bit larger screen. The LG G8 ThinQ counts with a much bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, and although they both have the same 128 GB internal memory capacity, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a SD card slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB.
LG G8 ThinQ features a little bit better processing power than Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. Both of them have the same number of cores and the same RAM memory amount. The LG G8 ThinQ features just a little bit longer battery life than Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, because it has 3500mAh of battery capacity. The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE shoots better pictures and videos than LG G8 ThinQ, because although it has lower video frame rates and a tinier aperture, and they both have the same (4K) video definition, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE also counts with a way higher resolution camera in the back and a much bigger back-facing camera sensor taking way better quality videos and photos.
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