Category Breakdown
LG K10 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi 4i
Performance
55.457.3
Camera
19.135.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
23.025.5
Build
67.988.9
Connectivity
59.553.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.838.7
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
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, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/1.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Gold, Titan
Dark Gray, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

