LG G7 ThinQ
#943
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
#1174Category Breakdown
LG G7 ThinQ
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Performance
83.388.2
Camera
86.095.4
Display
78.381.7
Battery
84.824.2
Build
80.596.2
Connectivity
72.968.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
65.862.1
Summary
- The LG G7 ThinQ features a 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro's 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2248 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the G7 ThinQ offers configurations with 4GB or 6GB of RAM, while the Mi 8 Pro has options for 6GB or 8GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the G7 ThinQ has a dual rear setup with 16 MP sensors, including an ultrawide lens, whereas the Mi 8 Pro has a dual 12 MP configuration with optical zoom.
- Both phones have a 3000mAh battery with 18W charging, but only the G7 ThinQ supports wireless charging.
- The G7 ThinQ runs on Android 8.0, upgradable to Android 10, while the Mi 8 Pro comes with Android 8.1 and MIUI, which may offer a different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, though the Mi 8 Pro is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G7 ThinQ
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
General
Release Date
2018, June 01
2018
Announced
2018, May 02
2018
Description
Also known as LG G7+ with 128 GB storageVersions: G710EM (Global); G710PM (Sprint), G710VMP (Verizon); G710ULM (USA unlocked); G710EMW (CH, AU, NZL, HKG); G710EAW 128/6 (HKG, SGP, AU, EU); G710AWM (Canada); G710N (South Korea)
For Global market
Display
Size
6.1"
6.21"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", no AF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3Wireless (USA)
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
162 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Colors
New Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Raspberry Rose
Transparent Black, Meteorite Black, Twilight Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.97 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps or Cat15 800/150 Mbps (region dependant)
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✓
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass