LG Q8 (2017)
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Xiaomi Mi Note 3
#1615Category Breakdown
LG Q8 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Performance
67.274.4
Camera
83.781.3
Display
60.458.9
Battery
24.226.6
Build
75.893.0
Connectivity
65.867.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
49.556.5
Summary
- The LG Q8 (2017) features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Xiaomi Mi Note 3's 5.5-inch IPS LCD at 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q8 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, while the Mi Note 3 uses the Snapdragon 660, offering better multitasking capabilities with its octa-core CPU.
- The Q8 has a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, whereas the Mi Note 3 has a 12 MP main sensor and a telephoto lens for 2x optical zoom.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mi Note 3 at 3500 mAh compared to the Q8's 3000 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, but the Mi Note 3 can be upgraded to Android 9 with MIUI 12, while the Q8 remains on Android 7.0.
- The Q8 retains a headphone jack, while the Mi Note 3 lacks one and features stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q8 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
Versions: H970 (Europe)
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 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 SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 512
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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"
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.6, 52mm (telephoto), AF, 2x optical zoom
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
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 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)
152.6 x 74 x 7.6 mm (6.01 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Weight
146 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Titan
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.50 W/kg (head) 1.54 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, 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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer