Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 76.4 | 77.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | LG |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| 2016-09-29 | 2017-07-21 |
| 5.73 x 2.77 x 0.32 inches | 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 5.15 ounces |
| Gold, Gray, Pink and Silver | Gray |
| Metal | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 345.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 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 |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9 | 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 | |
| 12.00 MP + 4.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | 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 |
| 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.2 | 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 LG Q8 has a general score of 77.2, which is slightly better than the Xiaomi Mi 5s's score of 76.4. Both phones we compare here come with Android OS (Operating System), but the LG Q8 has newer 7.0 Nougat version while Xiaomi Mi 5s has Android 6.0 Marshmallow version, offering a couple nice extra features. The LG Q8 is a newer and a bit thinner phone than the Xiaomi Mi 5s, although it is a little heavier.
The Xiaomi Mi 5s features a bit superior processor than LG Q8. Both of them have the same RAM memory amount and a Quad-Core CPU. LG Q8 features a little sharper display than Xiaomi Mi 5s, because although it has less brightness, and they both have a display of the same size, the LG Q8 also counts with a higher pixels density and a better 1440 x 2560 resolution.
The LG Q8 counts with a way bigger memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi 5s, because although it has 0 less internal storage, it also counts with a SD extension slot that holds up to 1,95 TB. The Xiaomi Mi 5s counts with just a little bit longer battery performance than LG Q8, because it has a 7 percent larger battery size.
LG Q8 features a slightly better camera than Xiaomi Mi 5s, because although it has a tinier back-facing camera sensor capturing less light and duller colors, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video quality and the same video frame rate, the LG Q8 also counts with a lot more megapixels back camera and a larger aperture.
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