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LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) vs Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between LG G8 ThinQ vs Xiaomi Mi A2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 X LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) 22Points
6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB) Compare LG G8 ThinQ X
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)

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G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)} 22 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) vs Mi A2 (128GB)} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x3120 pixels93%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+563 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+6.1"2%
Larger screen
vs5.99"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.6" inches12%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.9" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+21W17%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+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
+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
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+166 grams (5.81 ounces)1%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)15%
Thinner
(dual camera) 12MP + 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP14%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MPvs+(front) 20MP141%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

26 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (111GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
ModelLG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Other model namesBell LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820UM2, LM-G820UM2Xiaomi Mi A2 M1804D2SG (128GB + 6GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi Wayne
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
BrandLGXiaomi
Release date4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/20197/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/2018
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Display typeP-OLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.1" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2160 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)563 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10
100% DCI-P3
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 10
User InterfaceLG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (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 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8)
Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 130927 (v7), 172886 (v8)
Geekbench: 4625 (v4.4), 1157 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 8.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1600/150 Mbps600/150 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 20, 28)LTE Cat12
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: 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 and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF f/1.4
20 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5164x3872 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging9W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standby412 hours (17.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Aurora Black, Platinum Gray• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold
• Android One
• Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376
• Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)
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