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| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 77.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Xiaomi |
| Android 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-04-11 | 2017-06-01 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 7.44 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | Black and Gold |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 215.00 | $ 295.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 563 pixels per inch | 344 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 7.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.06 | 12.42 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") 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 | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.12 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.7 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 5300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.44 | 7.04 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| 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 is a bit better than the Xiaomi Mi Max 2, having a overall score of 84.3 against 77.5. Although the LG G8 ThinQ is just a little bit thicker than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, it's extremely lighter and newer. LG G8 ThinQ counts with a bit better performance than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and although they both have the same number of cores, the LG G8 ThinQ also has more RAM memory.
The LG G8 ThinQ has a lot better looking display than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a way better resolution of 1440 x 3120px and a much better pixels count per inch in the screen. LG G8 ThinQ takes slightly better videos and photos than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video resolution and a same resolution camera, the LG G8 ThinQ also has higher video frame rates, a larger sensor capturing more light and vivid colors and a way larger diafragm aperture to capture better low light photography and videos.
LG G8 ThinQ counts with a much greater memory to install applications and games than Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and although they both have equal internal memory, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a SD memory slot that allows up to 1,95 TB. Xiaomi Mi Max 2 features a much longer battery duration than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 51 percent more battery size.
LG G8 ThinQ is not only the best phones in our current comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to the other phones.
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