LG Velvet 5G UW
#969
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
#1085Category Breakdown
LG Velvet 5G UW
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Performance
70.867.0
Camera
47.948.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
66.066.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
67.066.1
Summary
- The LG Velvet 5G UW features a larger 6.8-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Velvet is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, offering 5G connectivity, whereas the Mi 9 Explorer utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 855 but lacks 5G support.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the Mi 9 Explorer includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses, enhancing its versatility.
- The Velvet has a larger 4300 mAh battery compared to the Mi 9 Explorer's 3300 mAh, although both support wireless charging.
- The Velvet runs on Android 10 with LG UX, while the Mi 9 Explorer operates on Android 9.0 with MIUI 10, lacking stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Velvet using glass and aluminum, while the Mi 9 Explorer features Gorilla Glass for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Velvet 5G UW
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
General
Release Date
2020, August 19
2019
Announced
2020, August 19
2019
Description
For Verizon
Also known as Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition
Display
Size
6.8"
6.39"
Type
P-OLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.5 (12GB RAM model) or f/1.8 (8GB RAM model), (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm, AF
Front Camera
16 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, 29mm (standard), 1/3.06, 1.0µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4300 mAh
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.0, QC49W wireless
27W wired, QC420W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.2 x 74.1 x 7.9 mm (6.58 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
N/A
173 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aurora Red
Transparent Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (pre-installed)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1000/75 Mbps, 5G 2Gbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 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
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, LG UX
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, LG UX
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No