LG Q8 (2017)
#2386
Xiaomi Mi 5
#2358Category Breakdown
LG Q8 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi 5
Performance
67.267.3
Camera
83.781.5
Display
60.458.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
75.895.5
Connectivity
65.870.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.549.7
Summary
- The LG Q8 (2017) features a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density compared to the Xiaomi Mi 5's 5.15-inch display at 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, but the Q8 has a more powerful CPU configuration.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Q8 offers a dual rear camera setup with a wider aperture and better stabilization, while the Mi 5 has a single rear camera with slightly less advanced features.
- Both phones have the same battery capacity of 3000 mAh and support 18W charging.
- The LG Q8 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Mi 5 launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow but is upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 4, but the Mi 5 is lighter and has a glass back, while the Q8 has an aluminum/plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q8 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi 5
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
Versions: H970 (Europe)
Pro and Prime editions are China exclusive
Display
Size
5.2"
5.15"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.36 GHz Kryo) - Standard editionQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Prime & Pro edition
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM (Standard), 64GB 3GB RAM (Prime), 128GB 4GB RAM (Pro)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 10mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0"
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149 x 71.9 x 8 mm (5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3 mm (5.69 x 2.72 x 0.29 in)
Weight
146 g
129 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Titan
Black, White, Gold, Ceramic
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.38 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 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, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
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)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer