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| Global Score | |
| 72.1 | 82.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | LG |
| Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-11-08 | 2019-11-01 |
| 6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 inches | 6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.40 ounces | 6.77 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Aurora black |
| Metal | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 170.00 | $ 222.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 267 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 8940 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Octa-Core 1400 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 505 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 8.64 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.02 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 8.91 | 10.12 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3080mAh Battery | 4000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.04 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG G8X ThinQ has a global score of 82.7, which is better than the Xiaomi Redmi Y1's 72.1 score. Even though the LG G8X ThinQ is newer than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, it's heavier and a little thicker. Both phones in this comparison review include Android OS (Operating System), but LG G8X ThinQ has an older 10 version while Xiaomi Redmi Y1 has Android 7.0 Nougat version.
The LG G8X ThinQ features a better performing processor than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, and although they both have the same number of cores, the LG G8X ThinQ also has 2 GB more RAM memory. LG G8X ThinQ features a much better looking display than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has a larger screen, a lot more pixels per inch of screen and a way higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
The LG G8X ThinQ shoots much better pictures and videos than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because although it has a worse resolution back-facing camera, it also counts with a way better 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution and a larger aperture to capture better photos in poorly lited environments. The LG G8X ThinQ has much more storage capacity for games and applications than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has 128 GB internal memory capacity and a slot for SD memory cards that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB.
LG G8X ThinQ features superior battery life than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity against 3080mAh.
LG G8X ThinQ is more expensive than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, but you can get a better phone for that few more dollars.
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