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| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 91.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Xiaomi |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 12 |
| 2019-04-11 | 2022-11-01 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 6.41 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 7.32 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | Black |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 215.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 563 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | 900 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V (6 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Octa-Core 2600 MHz processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.54 |
| 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 | 200.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 24.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.71 inches (1/1.4") 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 | 13.97 |
| 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 | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4300mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.44 | 6.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| 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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has a score of 91.5, which is just a bit better than LG G8 ThinQ's 84.3 overall score. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer construction is a lot newer than the LG G8 ThinQ's, although it is heavier and just a little bit thicker. Both devices in this review work with Android OS (operating system), but Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has the previous 12 version while LG G8 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie version.
LG G8 ThinQ features a bit better processing unit than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer, although it has 2 GB less RAM memory, they both have the same number of cores. LG G8 ThinQ counts with a bit sharper display than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer, because although it has a bit smaller display and way less brightness, it also counts with a better resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and a higher pixels density.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer shoots much better photos and videos than LG G8 ThinQ, because although it has lower 30 fps video frame rates and a tinier camera aperture which is not recommended for low-light captures and video, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer also counts with a back facing camera with a lot better 200 megapixels resolution and a way larger back-facing camera sensor which offers a much better photo and video quality.
LG G8 ThinQ features much more memory to store more apps and games than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer, because although it has less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a SD memory card expansion slot that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has better battery life than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 4300mAh battery size instead of 3500mAh.
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