LG G3
#1824
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
#1107Category Breakdown
LG G3
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
Performance
60.983.1
Camera
82.584.4
Display
71.258.9
Battery
84.886.9
Build
88.795.4
Connectivity
61.767.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
54.563.1
Summary
- The LG G3 features a 5.5-inch True HD-IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S has a slightly larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G3 is powered by the Snapdragon 801 chipset, whereas the Mi Mix 2S utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, providing better processing capabilities.
- The G3's camera includes a 13 MP rear sensor with OIS, while the Mi Mix 2S offers a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP wide and a 12 MP telephoto lens, enhancing versatility.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the Mi Mix 2S at 3400 mAh compared to the G3's 3000 mAh, and it supports faster charging.
- For software, the G3 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 6.0), while the Mi Mix 2S comes with Android 8.0, upgradable to Android 10, providing a more modern user experience.
- Build quality favors the Mi Mix 2S with its ceramic back and aluminum frame, compared to the G3's plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G3
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
Versions: D855 (Europe); D850 (AT&T); D851 (T-Mobile); D852 (Canada)
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.99"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 630
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2.1 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi) (optional)
18W wired, QC37.5W wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
150.9 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm (5.94 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Weight
149 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red, Blue Steel
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.39 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/21.1 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat18 1200/100 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass