Comparison between:
- LG G8X ThinQ
- Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| LG G8X ThinQ | Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G | |
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| Model alias | LM-G850EM LM-G850UM | - |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 75.8 mm 7.58 cm 0.249 ft 2.984 in | 74.29 mm 7.429 cm 0.244 ft 2.925 in |
| Height | 159.3 mm 15.93 cm 0.523 ft 6.272 in | 163.64 mm 16.364 cm 0.537 ft 6.443 in |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm 0.84 cm 0.028 ft 0.331 in | 8.87 mm 0.887 cm 0.029 ft 0.349 in |
| Weight | 192 g 0.42 lbs 6.77 oz | 200 g 0.44 lbs 7.05 oz |
| Volume | 101.43 cm³ 6.16 in³ | 107.83 cm³ 6.55 in³ |
| Colors | Aurora Black | Stealth Black Quick Silver Phantom Blue |
| Body materials | Glass Aluminium alloy | Glass Plastic |
| Certification | IP68 MIL-STD-810G | - |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| W-CDMA | - | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) |
| TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz | - |
| UMTS | UМТS 900 МНz UМТS 1700/2100 МНz UМТS 1900 МНz UМТS 2100 МНz | - |
| LTE | LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ 700 МНz Сlаss 17 LТЕ 800 МНz LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1700/2100 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 1900 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz LТЕ 700 МНz (В12) | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) |
| 5G NR | - | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 800 MHz (n20) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7) 5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 16 | ЕDGЕ НSРА+ 5G ΝSА |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео | МΙUΙ 13 (Аndrоid 12) |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 855 (SМ8150) | МеdiаТеk Dimеnsity 8100 (МТ6895Ζ) |
| Process technology | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| CPU | 1х 2.84 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 3х 2.42 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 485) | 4х 2.85 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А78, 4х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 1792 KB 1.75 MB | 1024 KB 1 MB |
| Level 3 cache memory (L3) | 2048 KB 2 MB | 4096 KB 4 MB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2840 MHz | 2850 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | ARM Mali-G610 |
| GPU cores | - | 6 |
| GPU frequency | 585 MHz | 860 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| RAM channels | Quad channel | Quad channel |
| RAM frequency | 2033 MHz | 3100 MHz |
| - | Gen 5 APU Liquid Cool Technology 2.0 Super Big VC 7-layered graphene structure |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
| UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | - |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | OLED | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 6.4 in 162.56 mm 16.26 cm | 6.6 in 167.64 mm 16.76 cm |
| Width | 2.63 in 66.71 mm 6.67 cm | 3.24 in 82.19 mm 8.22 cm |
| Height | 5.84 in 148.24 mm 14.82 cm | 5.75 in 146.11 mm 14.61 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.222:1 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Pixel density | 411 ppi 161 ppcm | 334 ppi 131 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 82.16 % | 99.1 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| HDR10 | 2.5D curved glass screen Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Liquid FFS Display True Display Adaptive Color Display 144 Hz refresh rate 270 Hz touch sampling rate 7-stage DynamicSwitch 500 cd/m² 650 cd/m² HBM 1400:1 Dolby Vision HDR10 Sunlight display DC Dimming RGB pixel |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint | Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Pedometer Geomagnetic Fingerprint Gravity Color temperature sensor |
| - | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor X-axis linear motor |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX363 Exmor RS | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS BSI |
| Sensor format | 1/2.55" | - |
| Pixel size | 1 µm 0.001000 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.89 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 4.4 mm | - |
| Field of view | 78 ° | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 6 |
| Flash type | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP | 9280 x 6920 pixels 64.22 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Flicker sensor |
| - | Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) |
Ultra-wide camera
Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.2 |
| Field of view | 136 ° | 120 ° |
| Image resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP |
Macro camera
Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.
| Pixel size | - | 1.75 µm 0.001750 mm |
| Aperture | - | f/2.4 |
| Image resolution | - | 2 MP |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS BSI |
| Pixel size | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.45 |
| Image resolution | 6784 x 4711 pixels 31.96 MP | 4864 x 3274 pixels 15.92 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 60 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock | Face unlock HDR Face detection |
| Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) Angle of view - 79˚ | - |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| 2x 1.2W speakers DTS-X 3D Surround Sound 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC 192 kHz / 24-bit HAC (M4/T3) - Hearing Aid Compatibility | Dolby Atmos Hi-Res Audio Hi-Res Audio Wireless |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
| RDS | - |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS | GРS А-GРS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ах) Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Features | A2DP AVRCP EDR HFP HID HSP LE MAP OPP PAN PBAP SAP HOGP | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go |
| USB 3.1 compatible | - |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering DLNA NFC | Computer sync Infrared Tethering NFC VoLTE |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AC3 AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AMR-WB FLAC MP3 OGG WMA WAV APE AMR-NB LDAC LHDC |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid | AVI MKV MP4 WMV WEBM 3GP ASF |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5080 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| 2G talk time | 20 h 1200 min 0.8 days | - |
| Charger output power | 9 V / 1.8 A | 10 V / 6.7 A |
| Quick charge technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 | - |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.171 W/kg | - |
| Head SAR (USA) | 0.17 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (USA) | 0.92 W/kg | - |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | LM-G850EM - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.265 W/kg; body - 1.561 W/kg LM-G850EM - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.600 W/kg; body - 1.290 W/kg LM-G850UM - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.080 W/kg; body - 1.280 W/kg | - |
| LG G8X ThinQ | Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G |
