Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) vs LG Q8 (H970)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs LG Q8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2018 8:51 PM, updated: 5/7/2021 5:12 PM

Compare LG Q8 X Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points LG Q8 (H970) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (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!

18 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	vs	8 Advantages LG Q8 (H970)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (110GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+6.21"19% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP1% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+(front) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+146 grams (5.11 ounces)20% Lighter
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels52% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+565 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
Other model names	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper	LG Q8 2017, LG-H970, LGH970
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Europe)
Brand	Xiaomi	LG
Release date	6/1/2018	7/1/2017
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.21" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
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	1024/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.41/4"10mm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital 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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	2560x1920 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/5" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	1000 hours (41.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
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, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display	• Colors: Titan • Metal body • LG UX 5.0 • KnockOn, Knock Code • 32-bit/192kHz audio • VoLTE • Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	LG Q8 (H970)
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