LG K4 2017 (M160) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG K4 (2017) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2018 8:52 PM, updated: 5/27/2022 7:22 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X LG K4 2017 (M160) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

35Points Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) Compare LG K4 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)

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!

5 Advantages LG K4 2017 (M160)	vs	35 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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
1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+402 PPI105% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.21"24% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times 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
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh36% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

16 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
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Model	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Other model names	LG K4 M160 Single-Sim, LG-M160, LGM160	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	LG	Xiaomi
Release date	2/1/2017	6/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.6 x 144.7 millimeters (2.86 x 5.7 in)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	600nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	LG UX 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (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 304	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
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	150/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
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 K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate • Knock Code, Knock On • Quick Share, Quick Selfie	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
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