LG Q8 (2017)
#2386
Xiaomi Mi Note
#3245Category Breakdown
LG Q8 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi Note
Performance
67.261.0
Camera
83.766.3
Display
60.458.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
75.876.4
Connectivity
65.854.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.542.7
Summary
- The LG Q8 (2017) features a more compact build with a glass front and aluminum/plastic back, weighing 146g, while the Xiaomi Mi Note has a larger glass front and back with an aluminum frame, weighing 161g.
- The Q8 offers a higher resolution 5.2-inch display at 1440 x 2560 pixels compared to the Mi Note's 5.7-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q8 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, providing better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 801 in the Mi Note.
- The Q8's camera system includes a 16 MP dual rear setup with OIS, outperforming the Mi Note's 13 MP single rear camera, although both support 4K video recording.
- Both devices have a 3000mAh battery with 18W charging, but the Q8 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated software experience compared to the Mi Note's Android 4.4.4, which is upgradable to 6.0 Marshmallow.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q8 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi Note
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
Versions: H970 (Europe)
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
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"
13 MP, f/2.0, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
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
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-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149 x 71.9 x 8 mm (5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
155.1 x 77.6 x 7 mm (6.11 x 3.06 x 0.28 in)
Weight
146 g
161 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Colors
Titan
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
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 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C
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)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer