LG V30 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG V30 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG V30 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Price | $55 | $965 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 400 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 5.99 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 158 g | 185 g |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 |
Summary: LG V30 is ahead on our rating, storage (max), screen size, main camera. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is ahead on battery, ram (max).
★ Which should you buy? LG V30 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG V30 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED, HDR10 | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.0 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.99 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density) | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| LG V30 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540 |
Memory
| LG V30 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - up to 2TB (practically up to 400GB) | No |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM (LG V30), 128GB 4GB RAM (LG V30+) | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (Ceramic Edition) |
Main Camera
| LG V30 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Dual | 16 MP, f/1.6, 71°, OIS, 3-axis, PDAF, Laser AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 120° (ultrawide), no OIS, fixed focus | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Cine Effect, Point Zoom, RAW/LOG support | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (EIS), 720p@120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
| Single | — | 12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS |
Selfie Camera
| LG V30 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 90° (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| LG V30 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, 10W wireless (Qi/PMA) | 18W wired, Quick Charge 3.0 |
Body
| LG V30 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm | 151.8 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 158 g | 185 g (6.53 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back or ceramic unibody, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - *Note: Some regions/versions may be single SIM* |
| Other | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810G compliant | — |
Comms
| LG V30 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| LG V30 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, August 31 | 2017, September 11 |
| Status | Released 2017, September 21 | Released 2017, September (China), October 10, 2017 (India) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG V30 or Xiaomi Mi Mix 2?
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 — 3,300 mAh for the LG V30 versus 3,400 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.
Which has more RAM, LG V30 or Xiaomi Mi Mix 2?
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 — 4 GB for the LG V30 versus 8 GB for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.
Which is lighter, LG V30 or Xiaomi Mi Mix 2?
LG V30 — 158 g for the LG V30 versus 185 g for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.
Which is newer, LG V30 or Xiaomi Mi Mix 2?
LG V30 — Sep 2017 for the LG V30 versus Sep 2017 for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.
Is the LG V30 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 rated higher?
We rate the LG V30 8/10 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 7/10.
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