Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 78.1 | 83.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | LG |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2016-09-29 | 2019-05-10 |
| 6.09 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches | 6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 6.46 ounces |
| Gold, Gray, Pink and Silver | Aurora black |
| Metal | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 243.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 386 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| 550 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 4.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm 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 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 10.23 |
| 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 | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.76 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| 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 LG V50 ThinQ has a general score of 83.7, which is just a bit better than the Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus's general score of 78.1. Even though the LG V50 ThinQ is noticeably newer than the Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, it's just a little bit thicker and just a bit heavier. These phones use Android operating system, but LG V50 ThinQ has older 10 version and Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has Android 6.0 Marshmallow version.
The LG V50 ThinQ has a little bit better performance than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, and although they both have 6 GB of RAM memory, the LG V50 ThinQ also has a greater number of cores. LG V50 ThinQ counts with a bit more vivid screen than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, because it has a greater pixels quantity per inch in the display, a little bit bigger screen and a much better 1440 x 3120 resolution.
The LG V50 ThinQ has a very superior storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, and although they both have the same 128 GB internal storage capacity, the LG V50 ThinQ also has a slot for SD memory cards that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. The LG V50 ThinQ captures a little bit better pictures and videos than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, because although it has a lower 12 MP resolution back facing camera and a worse 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, it also counts with a bigger sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a much larger aperture for better low-light images and videos.
The LG V50 ThinQ counts with just a bit better battery life than Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, because it has a 4000mAh battery size against 3800mAh.
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