LG V30 vs Nokia 8 vs Nubia Z17 vs Xiaomi Mi MIX 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG V30 vs Nokia 8 vs Nubia Z17 vs Xiaomi Mi MIX 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG V30LG V30Global · 4GB · 64GB
Nokia 8Nokia 8International · 4GB · 64GB
Nubia Z17Nubia Z17International · 8GB · 128GB
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2Xiaomi Mi MIX 2China · 6GB · 256GB
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Basics
LG V30
LG V30
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Nokia 8
Nokia 8
International · 4GB · 64GB
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Nubia Z17
Nubia Z17
International · 8GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2
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China · 6GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.1Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.9Camera 5.8Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity 6.5 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
40 reviews
8.8
55 reviews
8.6
17 reviews
9.0
120 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG V30 vs Nokia 8 vs Nubia Z17 vs Xiaomi Mi MIX 2

Specs LG V30 prices LG V30
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Nokia 8 prices Nokia 8
International · 4GB · 64GB 		Nubia Z17 price compare Nubia Z17
International · 8GB · 128GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Xiaomi Mi MIX 2
China · 6GB · 256GB
Inches 6" 5.3" 5.5" 5.99"
Resolution WQHD+ QHD FHD FHD+
Usable surface 81% useful 69% useful 75% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 75.4 mm
151.7 mm
7.4 mm 		73.7 mm
151.5 mm
7.9 mm 		72.3 mm
152.6 mm
7.6 mm 		75.5 mm
151.8 mm
7.7 mm
Weight 158 g 160 g 173 g 185 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 211.405
v8 		207.434
v7 		208.922
v7 		206.574
v7
Battery 3300 mAh 3090 mAh 3200 mAh 3400 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.6
IMX351 Exmor RS
2 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX362 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX386 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand LG Nokia Nubia Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- NX563J Mi Mix Evo, Mi Mix2

Release Date
Release date August 2017,
6 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available Not available
Market Global International International China

Design & Materials

Structure

LG V30
Nokia 8
Nubia Z17
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2
LG V30
Nokia 8
Nubia Z17
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2
Size
75.4 mm • 151.7 mm • 7.4 mm
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73.7 mm • 151.5 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.3 mm • 152.6 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.5 mm • 151.8 mm • 7.7 mm
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Weight 158 g 160 g 173 g 185 g
Usable surface 81 % 69 % 75 % 80 %
Materials Metal Aluminium alloy Metal Metal, Ceramics
Resistance IP68 - IP63 -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gold
Blue

Silver

Bronze
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Red
Black

Screen
Diagonal 6" 5.3" 5.5" 5.99"
Type Oled LCD IPS LCD IPS • In-Cell LCD IPS • Sharp
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 16:9 18:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 537 Pixels per inch 554 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 96% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
8.0
7.9
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
8.8
9.1
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.2
9.0
8.9
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
9.0
8.9
8.6
Number of reviews
40 reviews
55 reviews
17 reviews
120 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB 8 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
211.405
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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207.434
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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208.922
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 29% of devices
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206.574
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 26% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.5
8.7
7.9
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
9.4
8.8
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1
9.2
8.9
9.4
Number of reviews
40 reviews
55 reviews
17 reviews
120 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera Double rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX351 Exmor RS Carl Zeiss Sony IMX362 Exmor RS Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.6 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm -- 1.40 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.09" -- 1/2.55" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Black & white

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
13 Mpx
13 Mpx
23 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Sony IMX318 Exmor RS
Type
--
--
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
--
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
1/2.6"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 13 Mpx 16 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV5675
Type -- -- -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/5"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
84
Mobile
90
Photo
73
Video
68
Mobile
72
Photo
62
Video
 -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
8.9
9.1
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
7.5
7.6
8.7
6.6
Quality of selfies
6.2
8.6
8.1
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.7
8.4
8.8
Number of reviews
40 reviews
55 reviews
17 reviews
120 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

LG V30 camera: Comparison of real photos

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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.375 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body 		0.711 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.390 W/Kg on head
1.770 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.890 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body 		0.490 W/Kg on head
0.770 W/Kg on body 		-- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
9.3
9.2
9.4
Quality of the GPS
9.3
9.2
8.9
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.2
8.7
9.5
Number of reviews
40 reviews
55 reviews
17 reviews
120 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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3090 mAh
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3200 mAh
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3400 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Ion Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 18%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 55%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
40 reviews
55 reviews
17 reviews
120 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 7.0
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 60%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 89%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 15%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 21%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 61%
    Every two months or less
  • 21%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
40 reviews
55 reviews
17 reviews
120 reviews
Prices
From $ 130 --
From $ 434 --
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