LG Optimus Sol (E730) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

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

6/6/2018 9:18 PM, updated: 5/7/2021 5:13 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer X LG Optimus Sol (E730) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Compare LG Optimus Sol X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer

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 Optimus Sol (E730)	vs	28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)61% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 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
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)109 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner
Ultra AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
246 PPI	vs	+402 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.8"	vs	+6.21"63% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	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
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 20MP64 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
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps141 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh100% 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.
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
3.0 + 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.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
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Model	Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Other model names	LG E730 Optimus Sol, LG Victor	小米8 透明探索版, Xiaomi Mi8 Explorer 8GB RAM + 128GB
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	LG	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2011	6/1/2018
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.5 x 122.5 millimeters (2.46 x 4.82 in)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Display type	Ultra AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.8" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	600nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-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 205	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2.9 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	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 Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
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) 60 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
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	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	375 hours (15.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Titan, White • 2GB microSD included • LG Optimus UI • DLNA • WiFi Direct technology • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black (transparent back) • MIUI 10 • Always-On Display • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Sol (E730)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
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