Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) vs LG G6 (H872)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs LG G6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2018 8:18 PM, updated: 12/16/2021 4:24 AM

Compare LG G6 X Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points LG G6 (H872) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)

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15 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	vs	9 Advantages LG G6 (H872)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (243GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.0
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+6.21"9% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" 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 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+3400 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 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 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)7% Lighter
HDR10	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1440x2880 pixels71% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+565 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP8% Higher resolution main camera
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
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization

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

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
Other model names	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper	T-Mobile LG G6 32GB, LG-H872, LGH872
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	LG
Release date	6/1/2018	3/10/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.9 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)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.21" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
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 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX UI 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (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 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (21GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
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	600/150 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 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (2, 4, 5, 12, 66) LTE Roaming (1, 3, 7, 13, 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 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4160x3120 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	30mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS (3-axis): 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	18mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	384 hours (16 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
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, 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: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Knock Code, KnockOn
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (256GB)	LG G6 (H872)
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