Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) vs LG V30 (Signature)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs LG V30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 9:49 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:35 PM

Compare LG V30 X Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points LG V30 (Signature) Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

1440x2880

16
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V30 (Signature)

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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)	vs	25 Advantages LG V30 (Signature)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)20% 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 (21GB available)	vs	+256GB (245GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1440x2880 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+537 PPI100% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.99"	vs	+6"1% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 13MP70% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)38% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3080 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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 reversible connectorAdvantage 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	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

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

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi S2 (32GB)	V30 (Signature)
Other model names	红米自拍手机S2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi Ysl	LG V30 Signature edition 256GB, LGV300L, LG-V300L, LG Joan
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	South Korea
Brand	Xiaomi	LG
Release date	5/1/2018	12/7/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)	75.4 x 151.7 millimeters (2.97 x 5.97 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1440x2880 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	537 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (245GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	1024/150 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 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1803E6G Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 M1803E6G Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat16 700/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,17,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
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, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 13MP f/1.9
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	3300 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	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black • MIUI 10 • 18:9 screen	• Colors: Black, White • Ceramic body • LG UX 6.0+ • Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant • Always-on display • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • Quick Charge 3.0 • Qi wireless charging • IP68 certified: dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min • MIL-STD-810G militar certified • T-DMB TV (korean standard)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
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