Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer vs LG V50 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2019 5:52 AM, updated: 5/7/2021 5:13 PM

Compare LG V50 ThinQ X Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)

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 Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	vs	16 Advantages LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+(front) 20MP53% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 5MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels85% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+537 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.21"	vs	+6.4"3% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 16MP67% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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

33 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Other model names	小米8 透明探索版, Xiaomi Mi8 Explorer 8GB RAM + 128GB	LG V50 ThinQ 5G LMV500N, LM-V500N, LG V50 Dual Screen
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	South Korea
Brand	Xiaomi	LG
Release date	6/1/2018	5/10/2019
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	76.1 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 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 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.21" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1440x3120 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	537 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
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	2000/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	NSA (Bands 41, 260, 261)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm 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	Digital and optical 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 and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 5MP wide f/2.21/5"21mm1.12µm
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	1/3" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
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 Mi 8 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
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)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
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 (transparent back) • MIUI 10 • Always-On Display • WiFi display	• Colors: Aurora Black • LG UX 8.0 • Always-on display • Dolby Vision and HDR10 display • DTS: X surround sound • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 3.0 • USB Power Delivery 2.0 • DMB TV (Korea)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
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