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| Global Score | |
| 81.2 | 88.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Xiaomi |
| Android 10 | Android 11 |
| 2018-10-18 | 2021-05-06 |
| 6.25 x 2.98 x 0.30 inches | 6.45 x 3.01 x 0.41 inches |
| 5.96 ounces | 7.41 ounces |
| Aurora black and Moroccan blue | Mirror Black and Pale Grey |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 204.00 | $ 499.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| P-OLED | -- |
| 537 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| -- | 1300 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 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 |
| 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 650 GPU |
| 9.63 | 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 | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm 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 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 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 | |
| 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.28 | 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 |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a global score of 88.3, which is slightly better than the LG V40 ThinQ's general score of 81.2. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 design is notably newer, but a lot thicker and heavier than LG V40 ThinQ. These phones use Android OS (Operating System), but Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has 11 version while LG V40 ThinQ has Android 10, giving a couple additional features.
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 counts with a bit better hardware performance than LG V40 ThinQ, and although they both have a Octa-Core CPU, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also has a larger amount of RAM memory. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features just a bit better display than LG V40 ThinQ, because although it has a much lower pixels count per inch of screen and a way worse 1080 x 2400px resolution, it also counts with a little larger screen.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 shoots much clearer photos and videos than LG V40 ThinQ, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture which is not so good for low-light captures, and they both have the same (4K) video definition and the same 60 fps video frame rate, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also counts with a much larger camera sensor capturing lot better quality photos and a much more MP camera.
LG V40 ThinQ counts with a superior storage capacity for apps and games than Xiaomi Black Shark 4, because although it has only 64 GB internal memory capacity, it also counts with a SD memory card expansion slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features greater battery duration than LG V40 ThinQ, because it has a 36% larger battery size.
Although Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the LG V40 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the LG V40 ThinQ. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get LG V40 ThinQ, giving up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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