Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco X5 vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.1"
POLED
POLED
1440x3120
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
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24 Common items in both devices |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
AMOLED / P-OLED |
16 million |
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) |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Model | Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
Other model names | POCO X5 5G (22111317PG) | Xfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Xiaomi | LG |
Release date | 2/6/2023 | 4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in) | 71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in) |
Weight | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | 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 | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Display type | AMOLED | P-OLED |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 563 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz | HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 12 |
User Interface | MIUI 13 / 14 | LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-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 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 400895 (v9) Geekbench: 2088 (v5.1) | AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8) Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (222GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
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 | 2000/1024 Mbps | 1600/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (46, 48) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (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 | 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 | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4 |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (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 | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz | 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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, 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 | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope 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 | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging | 21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 9W Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 22 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 412 hours (17.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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, Blue, Green | • Colors: Aurora Black |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
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 |