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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (128GB) vs LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime vs LG K8 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K8 (2018) X Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (128GB) 20Points
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)

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Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)} 20 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (128GB) vs K8 2018 (X210ULMG)} 4 Advantages LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (106GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+395 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.53"31%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(quad camera) 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+1/3.1" inches29%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5020 mAh101%
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)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)41%
Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12%
Thinner
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
 
ModelRedmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (M2004J19PI)LG K8 (2018) Unlocked LMX210ULMG, LM-X210ULMG
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiLG
Release date8/4/20204/1/2018
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in)71.882 x 144.78 millimeters (2.83 x 5.7 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.53" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features400nits[typ]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
System versionAndroid 10Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
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 / Upload300/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/5" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
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 portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-45F1F
Battery capacity5020 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy31 hours (1.3 days)12.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered337 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Space Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare
• MIUI 11
• 10W charger included
• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue
• HAC M4/T3
• HD Voice

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.85W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)1.15W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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