Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 81.2 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | LG |
| -- | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2017-10-10 | 2016-03-31 |
| 5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 inches | 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches |
| 6.53 ounces | 5.61 ounces |
| Black | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum and Ceramic | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 614.00 | $ 499.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.3 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 402 pixels per inch | 554 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 13.3 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3400mAh Li - Ion Battery | 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 5.36 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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 | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a global score of 81.2, which is slightly better than the LG G5's score of 76.1. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is a newer phone than LG G5, although it's a bit thicker and somewhat heavier. LG G5 features a slightly better screen than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a greater pixel density and a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features a bit more storage to store more games and applications than LG G5, because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with 256 GB internal memory capacity. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features a little faster processing unit than LG G5, because it has a higher number of cores and a higher amount of RAM.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features longer battery duration than LG G5, because it has a 3400mAh battery size against 2800mAh. The LG G5 has just a bit better camera than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video quality and the same 30 frames per second video frame rates, the LG G5 also has a larger aperture for better low-light captures and videos, a back-facing camera with way more mega-pixels and a larger back-facing camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 costs more than LG G5, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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