LG G6
#1121
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
#1107Category Breakdown
LG G6
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
Performance
67.683.1
Camera
84.284.4
Display
81.058.9
Battery
86.786.9
Build
93.095.4
Connectivity
67.867.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
62.963.1
Summary
- The LG G6 features a glass and aluminum build with Gorilla Glass 3 and 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S has a ceramic back and Gorilla Glass 4, making it slightly heavier.
- The G6 has a 5.7-inch HDR10 display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels, compared to the 5.99-inch display of the Mi Mix 2S, which has a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G6 is powered by the Snapdragon 821, while the Mi Mix 2S utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have dual rear cameras with optical image stabilization, but the Mi Mix 2S offers a telephoto lens and 2x optical zoom, enhancing its versatility.
- The G6 has a 3300 mAh battery, while the Mi Mix 2S has a slightly larger 3400 mAh battery, both supporting 18W charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the G6 runs on Android 7.0 with LG UX 8, while the Mi Mix 2S comes with Android 8.0 and MIUI 12, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G6
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
General
Release Date
2017, April 07
2018
Announced
2017, February 26
2018
Description
Versions: LG G6+ with 128 GB storage; H870 (Europe); H871 (AT&T); H872 (T-Mobile); H873 (Canada); H870K (Australia); LS993 (Sprint); US997 (U.S. Cellular); VS988 (Verizon Wireless)
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10, Dolby Vision
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~564 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 MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 630
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF
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
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 18mm
5 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz 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
3300 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 minWireless (USA)
18W wired, QC37.5W wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
150.9 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm (5.94 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Weight
163 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Astro Black, Ice Platinum, Terra Gold, Marine Blue, Mystic White, Raspberry Rose, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), LG UX 8 UI
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass