Category Breakdown
LG K10 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi 4i
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The LG K10 (2017) features a 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 4i has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the K10 is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, whereas the Mi 4i utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, with both devices offering similar RAM and storage configurations.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mi 4i's f/2.0 aperture may provide better low-light performance compared to the K10's f/2.2.
- The Mi 4i also boasts a larger 3120 mAh battery compared to the K10's 2800 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 10W.
- For software, the K10 runs Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo, while the Mi 4i operates on an older Android 5.0.2 with MIUI 8.2.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Mi 4i includes Gorilla Glass for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K10 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi 4i
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
Also known as LG X400, LG M250N
N/A
Display
Size
5.3"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/1.8
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3120 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3120 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.7 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (5.85 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
138.1 x 69.6 x 7.8 mm (5.44 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
144 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Titan
Dark Gray, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2(Europe)/4.1(India), A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

