LG Candy
#4501
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#4866Category Breakdown
LG Candy
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Performance
41.849.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.818.9
Build
67.971.7
Connectivity
43.536.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.030.6
Summary
- The LG Candy features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 1S has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the LG Candy is powered by a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and offers 2GB of RAM, compared to the Redmi 1S's Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 and 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi 1S has a lower resolution 1.6 MP selfie camera compared to the 5 MP on the LG Candy.
- The LG Candy's battery capacity is 2500 mAh, which is larger than the 2000 mAh battery in the Redmi 1S.
- Software-wise, the LG Candy runs Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), while the Redmi 1S originally launched with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) but can be upgraded to 4.4.4 (KitKat) with MIUI 9.2.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring plastic backs and frames, but the LG Candy is slightly larger and lighter than the Redmi 1S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Candy
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2018
2014
Description
For India
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.76 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
152 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Silver
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass