Xiaomi Redmi 6A (32GB China) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2019 6:55 AM, updated: 12/8/2022 5:06 PM

Compare LG G8 ThinQ X Xiaomi Redmi 6A (32GB China) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

30Points LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)

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!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (32GB China)	vs	30 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
295 PPI	vs	+563 PPI91% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.45"	vs	+6.1"12% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP119% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP69% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+21W3 times 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 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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, 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.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

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

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
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Model	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
Other model names	红米6A, Xiaomi 6A 3GB RAM + 32GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cactus	AT&T LG G8 ThinQ LMG820UM1, LM-G820UM1
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	LG
Release date	6/1/2018	4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	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
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.45" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	563 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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	PowerVR GE8300	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8) Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1600/150 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	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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@30/60fps 720p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	9W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	19 hours
Standby	feature not registered	504 hours (21 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9	• Colors: Aurora Black, Platinum Gray
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 6A (32GB China)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM1)
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