LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) vs Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Side by side comparison between LG G8X ThinQ vs Xiaomi Mi 9T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
,
6.4"
OLED
OLED
1080x2340
12
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
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!
13 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 35 Common items in both devices |
| 6GB LPDDR4X |
| 128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (109GB available) |
| UFS 2.1 |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| OLED / AMOLED |
| HDR10 |
| 60Hz |
| +28 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| Model | G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) |
| Other model names | LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen (Unlocked) LMG850QM7XAUSABK | Xiaomi Mi 9T (Global version) M1903F10G, Xiaomi Redmi K20 |
| Country or region available |  USA |     (Global, International), (Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan |
| Brand | LG | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 11/1/2019, Announced: 9/6/2019 | 6/1/2019 |
| Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 159.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in) | 74.3 x 156.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in) |
| Weight | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 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 G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| Display type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.39" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 403 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10 Always-On Display DCI-P3 100% | 600nits[typ] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| User Interface | LG UX 9.0 / 10 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-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: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 339726 (v7), 411980 (v8) Geekbench: 11251 (v4.4), 2870 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/75 Mbps | 800/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 71) TD-LTE (41, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.49mm1.0µm | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/3"1.12µm |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | 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 on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 20 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider) |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz Tuned by Meridian | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 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 |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 9W Qi wireless charging | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 20 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| 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: New Aurora Black • Screen case (foldable) | • Colors: Carbon black, Flame red, Glacier blue • MIUI 10 • HDR display • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4+ |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.34W/kg (head), 1.51W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |