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LG AKA

LG AKA

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Xiaomi Mi 2

Xiaomi Mi 2

#6192

Category Breakdown

LG AKA
Xiaomi Mi 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5

Summary

  • The LG AKA features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 2 has a smaller 4.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 342 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the LG AKA is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Xiaomi Mi 2 utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon S4 Pro with a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Mi 2 offers a wider aperture and autofocus.
  • The LG AKA has a larger battery capacity of 2610 mAh compared to the Mi 2's 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • Software-wise, the LG AKA runs Android 4.4.2, while the Xiaomi Mi 2 originally shipped with Android 4.1 but can be upgraded to 4.4.4 with MIUI 5.
  • Build quality is similar, with the LG AKA being slightly larger and lighter than the Xiaomi Mi 2.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG AKA
Xiaomi Mi 2

General

Release Date

2015
2012

Announced

2015
2012

Description

For Europe
N/A

Display

Size

5"
4.3"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait

GPU

Adreno 305
Adreno 320

Memory

16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP
8 MP

Main Camera Details

8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), AF

Front Camera

2.1 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Details

2.1 MP
2 MP

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

2610 mAh
2000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

138.7 x 71.9 x 10 mm (5.46 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
126 x 62 x 10.2 mm (4.96 x 2.44 x 0.40 in)

Weight

135 g
145 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
White, green, blue, red

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating System

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 5

OS Version

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 5

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes