Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB) vs LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 4 vs LG G8S ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/23/2022 6:43 PM, updated: 2/7/2023 4:03 PM

Compare LG G8S ThinQ X Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
POLED

1080x2248

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3550
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)

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!

19 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	vs	11 Advantages LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (221GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (104GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2248 pixels
+6.67"7% Larger screen	vs	6.21"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP65% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 20MP140% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps25% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps
+4500 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3550 mAh
+120W6 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
210 grams (7.35 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)16% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)24% Thinner
395 PPI	vs	+402 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
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Model	Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Other model names	黑鲨4 SHARK PRS-A0, KSR-A0, PRS-H0	LG G8S LMG810RA, LM-G810RA
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Argentina, Mexico
Brand	Xiaomi	LG
Release date	3/30/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021	6/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.35 x 163.83 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)	155.3 x 76.6 millimeters (6.11 x 3.02 in)
Weight	210 grams (7.35 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	144Hz	60Hz
Display features	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
System version	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 12
User Interface	Joy UI 12 / 13	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	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)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 617456 (v8) Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1) GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	1600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	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, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4AF	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.649mm1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.414mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz DTS:X
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
USB	USB 2.0 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)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3550 mAh
Charger, watts	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	412 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
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: Black, Pale Grey, Blue, Silver • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers	• Colors: Mirror Black, Mirror Teal, Mirror White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (256GB/8GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)
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