LG V20 (LS997) vs Xiaomi Mi A1

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Side by side comparison between LG V20 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2017 7:13 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 11:26 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi A1 X LG V20 (LS997) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Xiaomi Mi A1 Compare LG V20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V20 (LS997)

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!

14 Advantages LG V20 (LS997)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A1
+4GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+515 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3200 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3080 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
174 grams (6.09 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)5% Lighter
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)4% Thinner
(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP1% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices

64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (54GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
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Model	V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Other model names	Sprint LG V20, LG LS997, LGLS997	Xiaomi A1 MDG2, Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One, Xiaomi Tiffany
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, (Global, International), Vietnam
Brand	LG	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2016	9/12/2017
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in)	75.8 x 155.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.12 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	300/50 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, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (2,3,4,5,7,12,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	LTE Cat6 Global version: LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) India version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Hong Kong/Indonesia/Russia/Vietnam version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.650mm
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	3080 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	104 hours (4.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Titan, Silver • LG UX 5.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • MIL-STD-810G certified • Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels	• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose gold • Android One • Aluminum frame and back • Oleophobic coating screen • 450nit brightness screen • 2x optical zoom back camera • 720p@120fps slow motion • Fast battery charging • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG V20 (LS997)	Xiaomi Mi A1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.03W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered