LG W30 (X440IM) vs Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG W30 vs Xiaomi Black Shark phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/14/2020 4:31 PM, updated: 5/1/2021 7:45 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X LG W30 (X440IM) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) Compare LG W30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)

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!

8 Advantages LG W30 (X440IM)	vs	18 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)13% Thinner	vs	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+6.26"5% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels113% Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+403 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12MP + 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP19% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+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
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the 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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

1/2.9" inches

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
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Model	W30 (X440IM)	Black Shark (128GB)
Other model names	LG W30 32GB, LM-X440IM, LMX440IM (Dual-sim)	Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 8GB RAM
Country or region available	India	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	LG	Xiaomi
Release date	7/1/2019	4/13/2018
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 159 millimeters (3.01 x 6.26 in)	75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.26" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	550nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (110GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/50 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	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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 13MP ultrawide 18mm 2MP depth	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Thunder Blue, Platinum Gray, Aurora Green • 19:9 display • Sony IMX486 back camera sensor	• Colors: Black, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG W30 (X440IM)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
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