Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 72.1 | 83.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | LG |
| Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-11-08 | 2019-05-10 |
| 6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 inches | 6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.40 ounces | 6.46 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Aurora black |
| Metal | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 170.00 | $ 243.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 267 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.1 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 8940 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 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 + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 8.91 | 10.23 |
| 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 Li - Polymer 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG V50 ThinQ is better than the Xiaomi Redmi Y1, with an 83.7 score against 72.1. Both phones in this comparison review use Android operating system, but the LG V50 ThinQ has the previous 10 version and Xiaomi Redmi Y1 has Android 7.0 Nougat. Even though LG V50 ThinQ is newer than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, it is a little thicker and somewhat heavier.
LG V50 ThinQ has a quite superior performance than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, and although they both have the same number of cores, the LG V50 ThinQ also has 2 GB more RAM. The LG V50 ThinQ has a much sharper screen than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has a much higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, a much better amount of pixels per inch of screen and a larger display.
The LG V50 ThinQ counts with a much greater storage capacity to store more apps and games than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has 64 GB more internal storage capacity and a SD extension slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB. LG V50 ThinQ shoots much clearer pictures and videos than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because although it has a lower 12 MP resolution back camera, it also counts with a lot bigger diafragm aperture to capture better photos and video in low-light situations and a lot better 3840x2160 video definition.
LG V50 ThinQ has improved battery lifetime than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has a 4000mAh battery capacity.
The LG V50 ThinQ costs a lot more money than the Xiaomi Redmi Y1, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.