LG G8X ThinQ
#496
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
#1074Category Breakdown
LG G8X ThinQ
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
Performance
88.683.5
Camera
96.197.4
Display
80.483.7
Battery
88.727.1
Build
81.281.8
Connectivity
75.382.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
75.963.5
Summary
- The LG G8X ThinQ features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 6 on the front and Gorilla Glass 5 on the back, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G uses Gorilla Glass 5 and a ceramic back, making it slightly heavier.
- Both devices have similar display specifications, with 6.4" OLED and 6.39" Super AMOLED screens offering HDR support and identical resolutions.
- Performance-wise, they are powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset with 6GB of RAM, but the G8X offers more storage options.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both offering dual rear cameras and 4K video recording, although the Mi Mix 3 includes a telephoto lens.
- The G8X has a larger 4000mAh battery compared to the 3800mAh in the Mi Mix 3, and it supports wireless charging, while the Mi Mix 3 does not.
- Both run on Android 9.0, but the G8X is upgradable to Android 12, whereas the Mi Mix 3 operates on MIUI 12 without a headphone jack or stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G8X ThinQ
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
General
Release Date
2019, November 01
2019
Announced
2019, September 06
2019
Description
N/A
Also available with 4G/LTE only
Display
Size
6.4"
6.39"
Type
OLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 9mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm
12 MP (wide), f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.3 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
157.9 x 74.7 x 9.4 mm (6.22 x 2.94 x 0.37 in)
Weight
192 g
225 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), ceramic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Colors
New Aurora Black
Sapphire Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.56 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat20 1960/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass