Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 83.3 | 83.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | LG |
| Android 10, 9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2018-06-05 | 2019-05-10 |
| 6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 inches | 6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 inches |
| 6.17 ounces | 6.46 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Gold and White | Aurora black |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 243.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.2 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2248 x 1080 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 13.3 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 20.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 56.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") 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 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3400mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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 is slightly better than the Xiaomi Mi 8, having a general score of 83.7 against 83.3. These devices have the same Android 10 OS (operating system), so they should offer the same OS features. The LG V50 ThinQ is a newer device than Xiaomi Mi 8, although it's just a little thicker and just a little bit heavier.
The LG V50 ThinQ's processor is just as good as the processor in Xiaomi Mi 8, both have a Octa-Core processor and a 6 GB RAM. LG V50 ThinQ features a slightly better looking display than Xiaomi Mi 8, because it has a higher 1440 x 3120 pixels resolution, a bit larger screen and a higher pixels quantity in each display inch.
The LG V50 ThinQ features a much greater memory to store more games and applications than Xiaomi Mi 8, because although it has only 128 GB internal memory, it also counts with a SD card slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB. The LG V50 ThinQ counts with superior battery duration than Xiaomi Mi 8, because it has an 18 percent more battery size.
The LG V50 ThinQ takes a bit better pictures and videos than Xiaomi Mi 8, because although it has a tinier sensor capturing lower quality videos and photos, and they both have a 12 mega pixels resolution back camera and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, the LG V50 ThinQ also counts with higher video frame rates and a larger aperture for better photography in poorly lited situations.
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