Category Breakdown
LG G8 ThinQ
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Performance
88.682.6
Camera
67.167.3
Display
85.081.8
Battery
87.236.8
Build
81.195.4
Connectivity
75.467.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
67.259.6
Summary
- The LG G8 ThinQ features a 6.1-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a larger 6.47-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G8 ThinQ is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 730G in the Mi Note 10.
- The G8 ThinQ's camera system includes an 8 MP front camera, whereas the Mi Note 10 boasts a higher resolution 32 MP front camera, enhancing selfie quality.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Mi Note 10 at 5260 mAh, compared to the G8 ThinQ's 3500 mAh, although the latter supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run on Android 9.0 with upgrade options, but the Mi Note 10 utilizes MIUI 12 for its software experience, while the G8 ThinQ offers a more stock-like interface.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, though the Mi Note 10 is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G8 ThinQ
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
General
Release Date
2019, April 11
2019, November 11
Announced
2019, February 24
2019, November 06
Description
Available with 2 or 3 rear cameras (market/region dependent)Versions: LMG820QM7 (US Unlocked); LM-G820UMB (Verizon); LMG820UM0 (Sprint); LMG820UM1 (AT&T); LMG820UM2 (Canada); LM-G820N (Korea)
For Global market
Display
Size
6.1"
6.47"
Type
P-OLED, HDR10
AMOLED, HDR10, 600 nits (typ)
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 618
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AFTOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR10, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
5260 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5260 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
30W wired, PD, 58% in 30 min, 100% in 65 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm (6.21 x 2.92 x 0.38 in)
Weight
167 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red
Aurora Green, Glacier White, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/150 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, Hand ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

