LG G2
#3146
Xiaomi Mi Note
#3245Category Breakdown
LG G2
Xiaomi Mi Note
Performance
61.061.0
Camera
66.266.3
Display
69.658.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
82.776.4
Connectivity
64.554.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.442.7
Summary
- The LG G2 features a smaller 5.2-inch True HD-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Note has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 386 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Mi Note is powered by a slightly faster Snapdragon 801 chipset with a 2.5 GHz CPU compared to the G2's 2.26 GHz Snapdragon 800.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the Mi Note can record 4K video, while the G2 is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, but the Mi Note supports faster 18W charging.
- Build quality differs as the G2 has a plastic back and frame, while the Mi Note features glass front and back with an aluminum frame, offering a more premium feel.
- Both run older versions of Android, with the G2 starting at 4.2.2 and the Mi Note at 4.4.4, but both are upgradable to newer versions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G2
Xiaomi Mi Note
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Versions: D800 (AT&T); D802 (Europe); D801 (T-Mobile); D802TA (Australia); D803 (Canada); VS980 (Verizon); LS980 (Sprint)
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.0, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2.1 MP
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm (5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
155.1 x 77.6 x 7 mm (6.11 x 3.06 x 0.28 in)
Weight
143 g
161 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer