LG G Flex (D950) vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G Flex vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2018 8:22 PM, updated: 10/3/2020 11:27 AM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo X LG G Flex (D950) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) Compare LG G Flex X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages LG G Flex (D950)	vs	18 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core53% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+402 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.01"1% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP150% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 20MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 3.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices

8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)

P-OLED / AMOLED

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
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Model	LG G Flex (D950)	Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	AT&T LG G Flex D950 4G LTE, LG Flex, LG D950	黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 6GB RAM), AWM-A0
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China
Brand	LG	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2013	11/10/2018
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.6 x 160.5 millimeters (3.21 x 6.32 in)	75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Display type	P-OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	430nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974A	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 3.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	700 hours (29.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titan silver • Curved body and display • Self-healing back panel coating • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • Java framework	• Colors: Black • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left game pad included
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G Flex (D950)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered