Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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

11/4/2018 10:27 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:06 PM

Compare LG Optimus Black X Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)

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21 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	vs	6 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+64GB (51GB available)50 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)23% Thinner	vs	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x2280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+403 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.26"57% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 24MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3350 mAh123% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)55% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / TFT NOVA IPS

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	小米8 青春版, Mi8 Youth edition, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi Platina	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	China	feature not registered
Brand	Xiaomi	LG
Release date	9/1/2018	5/9/2011
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	6.26" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: TI OMAP 3630
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	512MB
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
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 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	Not supported
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
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 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown • LG Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI • DLNA • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
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

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/4GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate