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LG G3 (LS990 32GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between LG G3 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth X LG G3 (LS990 32GB) 13Points
LG G3 (LS990 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS+

1440x2392

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

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17Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) Compare LG G3 X
Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (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!

G3 (LS990 32GB)} 13 Advantages LG G3 (LS990 32GB) vs Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)} 17 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)13%
Lighter		vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+1440x2392 pixels40%
Higher resolution screen		vs1080x2280 pixels
+508 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs403 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19%
Thinner
5.5"vs+6.26"14%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inchesvs+1/2.55" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 24MP10 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3350 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+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
TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
ModelLG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Other model namesSprint LG G3 4G LS990 TD-LTE, LG G3 CDMA, LG B2小米8 青春版 M1808D2TT, Xiaomi Mi8, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region availableUSA
USA		China
China
BrandLGXiaomi
Release date6/1/20149/1/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)74.6 x 146.3 millimeters (2.94 x 5.76 in)75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2392 pixels1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)508 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1900/2100		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/1900 (Bands 25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)		LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12Âľm
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length29mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.12Âľm pixel1.4Âľm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.8Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-53YH		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hoursfeature not registered
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Violet, Red
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• Notification LED
• Dolby mobile sound
• 1W Speaker with Boost AMP
• Knock Code, Quick Memo, QRemote
• Plastic body
• MiraCast
• Wireless Charging		• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray
• MIUI
• 19:9 screen
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G3 (LS990 32GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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