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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) vs LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs LG G8X ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G8X ThinQ X Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) 04Points
5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
28Points LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X
6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)

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!

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) vs G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)} 28 Advantages LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (23GB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
368 PPIvs+403 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.99"vs+6.4"7%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP108%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 32MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
10Wvs+21W110%
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.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
ModelRedmi 5 Plus (32GB)G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Other model names红米5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi VinceLG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen (Unlocked) LMG850QM7XAUSABK
Country or region availableChinaHong KongSingaporeTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiLG
Release date2/22/201811/1/2019, Announced: 9/6/2019
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)75.8 x 159.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 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

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size5.99" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)368 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 9.0 / 10

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 339726 (v7), 411980 (v8)
Geekbench: 11251 (v4.4), 2870 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps2000/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 71)
TD-LTE (41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.49mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps

📸 Front camera

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Meridian
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered9W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
• 2.5D glass screen edge
• 18:9 ratio screen
• MIUI 9.5
• Silicone case included
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot
• Colors: New Aurora Black
• Screen case (foldable)

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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