Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi 9 vs LG G8 ThinQ
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 and LG G8 ThinQ: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and LG.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mi 9 | G8 ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.1 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 9, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 417 nits
- against 391 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 27 W
- against 21 W
LG G8 ThinQ, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against Super AMOLED
- Display Pixel Density
- 564 ppi
- against 403 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi 9 | G8 ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 372,006 | 362,730 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 512 GB |
Design
| Specification | Mi 9 | G8 ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Lavender, Blue, Black | Grey, Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Body Height | 157.5 mm | 151.9 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 167 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.2 % Best value | 83.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Mi 9 | G8 ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 3,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W Best value | 21 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 20 W Best value | 9 W |
Display
| Specification | Mi 9 | G8 ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | pOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 417 nits Best value | 391 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,120 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 564 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3.921 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi 9 | G8 ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 9 | G8 ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Mi 9 | G8 ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 9 | G8 ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.04 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.39 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.3 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 9 | G8 ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Mi 9 | G8 ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1902F1G | LMG820QM7, LM-G820UMB, LMG820UM0, LMG820UM1, LMG820UM2, LM-G820N, LM-G820, LM-G820QM |
Features
| Specification | Mi 9 | G8 ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Virtual proximity sensing | — |
