LG G7 ThinQ
#943
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
#1061Category Breakdown
LG G7 ThinQ
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
Performance
83.374.4
Camera
86.062.3
Display
78.358.9
Battery
84.837.3
Build
80.579.9
Connectivity
72.960.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
65.863.6
Summary
- The LG G7 ThinQ features a premium build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, while the Xiaomi Mi Max 4 also uses Gorilla Glass 5 but has an aluminum back.
- The G7 ThinQ has a 6.1-inch HDR10 IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, compared to the Mi Max 4's larger 7.2-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 2310 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G7 ThinQ is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 660 in the Mi Max 4.
- The camera setup on the Mi Max 4 boasts a 48 MP rear camera, while the G7 ThinQ has a dual-camera system with a 16 MP standard and 16 MP ultrawide lens, providing versatility but lower resolution.
- The Mi Max 4 has a significantly larger 5800 mAh battery compared to the G7 ThinQ's 3000 mAh, allowing for extended usage.
- Software-wise, the G7 ThinQ runs Android 8.0 (upgradable to 10), while the Mi Max 4 operates on Android 9.0 with MIUI 11, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G7 ThinQ
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
General
Release Date
2018, June 01
N/A
Announced
2018, May 02
N/A
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)
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.1"
7.2"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1080 x 2310 pixels (~354 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 SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
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
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 720p/1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
5800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3Wireless (USA)
18W wired
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)
N/A
Weight
162 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
New Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Raspberry Rose
Black, Champagne Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps or Cat15 800/150 Mbps (region dependant)
HSPA, LTE
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
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass