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LG X power2

LG X power2

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Xiaomi Redmi 3

Xiaomi Redmi 3

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Category Breakdown

LG X power2
Xiaomi Redmi 3
Performance
55.856.8
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
30.629.3
Build
0.294.2
Connectivity
44.347.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.437.3

Summary

  • The LG X power2 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 3 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~294 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the LG is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, whereas the Xiaomi utilizes a Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616, with both offering octa-core CPUs but differing GPU capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi 3 includes phase detection autofocus.
  • The LG X power2 has a larger 4500 mAh battery compared to the 4100 mAh in the Redmi 3, allowing for longer usage, though it supports faster charging at 18W versus 10W.
  • For software, the LG runs Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to Android 8.1 Oreo, while the Xiaomi operates on an older Android 5.1 Lollipop with MIUI 7, potentially impacting user experience and app compatibility.
  • The build quality of the Redmi 3 features a glass front and aluminum back, making it feel more premium compared to the plastic build of the LG X power2.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG X power2
Xiaomi Redmi 3

General

Release Date

2017
2016

Announced

2017
2016

Description

Also known as LG K10 Power; X500 (Korea), LG X Charge (USA); M320G (Canada)
N/A

Display

Size

5.5"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6750Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) - M320G
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

Mali-T860MP2Adreno 308
Adreno 405

Memory

16GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps or 720p@30fps (M320G)
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

4500 mAh
4100 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

18W wired, QC2 (market dependent)
10W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

154.7 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm (6.09 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)

Weight

164 g
144 g

Materials

N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Colors

Black Titan, Shiny Titan, Shiny Gold, Shiny Blue
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Classic Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.90 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Single SIM or Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0

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 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass