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| Global Score | |
| 78.1 | 77.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | LG |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| 2016-09-29 | 2017-07-21 |
| 6.09 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches | 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 5.15 ounces |
| Gold, Gray, Pink and Silver | Gray |
| Metal | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 386 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| 550 cd/m2 brightness | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 4.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3800mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.76 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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
The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has a score of 78.1, which is just a bit better than LG Q8's 77.2 general score. The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus is a somewhat heavier device than the LG Q8, but both are 0.31inches thick. These phones use Android OS (Operating System), but Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has the previous 6.0 Marshmallow version while LG Q8 has Android 7.0 Nougat.
LG Q8 has a bit sharper display than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, because although it has a little bit smaller display and less bright screen, it also counts with a better 1440 x 2560 resolution and a higher pixel density. The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus features a bit superior processor than LG Q8, and although they both have 4 cores, the Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus also has 2 GB more RAM.
The LG Q8 features a very superior storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, because although it has just 32 GB internal memory capacity, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that admits up to 1,95 TB. LG Q8 shoots a little bit better photographs and videos than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, the LG Q8 also has a bigger back-facing camera sensor shooting better quality videos and photos, a camera in the back with a better resolution and a bigger aperture for better low light images and video.
The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has greater battery duration than LG Q8, because it has 3800mAh of battery capacity.
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