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Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) vs LG K9 (X210EM)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs LG K9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K9 X Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) 22Points
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)

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Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)} 22 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) vs K9 (X210EM)} 4 Advantages LG K9 (X210EM)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core119%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (21GB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1520 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+6.2"24%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.55" inches57%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+152 grams (5.32 ounces)24%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)15%
Thinner
271 PPIvs+294 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
ModelRedmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8298IN, MZB8299IN, MZB8369INLG K9 LMX210EM, LM-X210EM, LG K8 2018
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaIndia
(Global, International), China, India
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandXiaomiLG
Release date9/1/20194/1/2018
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)73.2 x 146.3 millimeters (2.88 x 5.76 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)271 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features400nits[typ]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 networkCDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal, India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
China version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/5" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-45F1F
Battery capacity5000 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy42 hours (1.8 days)7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
• MIUI 11
• Sony IMX363 back camera sensor
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
• Plastic body

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)LG K9 (X210EM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.92W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.763W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
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