Allview Soul X5 Mini vs LG Q8 2018: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

Q8 2018: 10 g lighter

Soul X5 Mini:

156 g

Q8 2018:

146 g
Width

Soul X5 Mini: 1.7 mm narrower

Soul X5 Mini:

70.2 mm

Q8 2018:

71.9 mm
Screen diagonal

Q8 2018: 0.47 in smaller diagonal

Soul X5 Mini:

5.67 in

Q8 2018:

5.2 in
Chipset

Soul X5 Mini:

Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)

Q8 2018:

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Depth

Q8 2018: 0.8 mm thinner

Soul X5 Mini:

8.8 mm

Q8 2018:

8 mm
Release year

Soul X5 Mini:

2018

Q8 2018:

2017

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Soul X5 Mini

Height:

149.4 mm
Width:

70.2 mm
Depth:

8.8 mm +0.8 mm versus Q8 2018
2. Q8 2018

Height:

149 mm
Width:

71.9 mm +1.7 mm versus Soul X5 Mini
Depth:

8 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Soul X5 Mini

156 g

+10 g versus Q8 2018
2. Q8 2018

146 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

1. Soul X5 Mini

Soul X5 Mini: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
2. Q8 2018

Screen diagonal:

5.2 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

74.5 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Soul X5 Mini, Q8 2018, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Soul X5 Mini	Q8 2018
16 GB	2 GB RAM	Unknown

Q8 2018: Original memory entry

32 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Soul X5 Mini

NFC:: See details Super AMOLED
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Q8 2018

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSD · up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - d

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Soul X5 Mini

3050 mAh

+50 mAh versus Q8 2018
2. Q8 2018

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Soul X5 Mini2. Q8 2018

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Soul X5 Mini, Q8 2018.
Specification	Soul X5 Mini	Q8 2018
Dimensions (HxWxD)	149.4 Х 70.2 Х 8.8 mm	149 Х 71.9 Х 8 mm
Weight	156 g	146 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.67" inch	5.2" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1498 px	1440 x 2560 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16 GB 2 GB RAM	32 GB 512GB 4GB
Memory card support	microSD up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)	microSD up to 512 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSD up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - d
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3050 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 8.1 (Oreo)	Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
NFC	Super AMOLED	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Soul X5 Mini, Q8 2018.
Specification	Soul X5 Mini	Q8 2018
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	81.0 cm2	74.8 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	77.2%	69.8%
PPI /points per inch/	0 PPI	564 PPI
Screen protection	Asahi Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Soul X5 Mini, Q8 2018.
Specification	Soul X5 Mini	Q8 2018
Rear camera, main	13 MP Dual-LED flash	16 MP Dual
Camera specs	13 MP AF -0.3 MP (ultrawide/depth sensor)	16 MP f/1.8 28mm (wide) 1/2.6'' laser AF 3-axis OIS -8 MP f/2.4 10mm 1/4'' no AF
Functions	Dual-LED flash HDR	Dual-LED flash panorama HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	5 MP	5 MP f/1.9 1/5'' 1.12µm

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Soul X5 Mini, Q8 2018.
Specification	Soul X5 Mini	Q8 2018
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Graphics processor GPU	PowerVR GE8100	Adreno 530
Antutu 7 score *	36252	58302

General specs

General specs — specifications for Soul X5 Mini, Q8 2018.
Specification	Soul X5 Mini	Q8 2018
Release date	2018 August	2017 July
Colors	Black Gold	Titan
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	Unknown	250 EUR
Body build	Unknown	Front glass aluminum body plastic ends

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Soul X5 Mini, Q8 2018.
Specification	Soul X5 Mini	Q8 2018
SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2-3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100-4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 7(2600) 20(800) 38(2600)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2-3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100-4G - LTE	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	microUSB 2.0	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) A2DP Super AMOLED	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 0.66 W/kg (head)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Soul X5 Mini, Q8 2018.
Specification	Soul X5 Mini	Q8 2018
Radio	FM radio	FM radio RDS
Others	Unknown	Secondary display 160 x 1040 pixels 1.8 inches -Always-on display 32-bit/192kHz audio -24-bit/192kHz audio recording -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Soul X5 Mini, Q8 2018.
Specification	Soul X5 Mini	Q8 2018
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) Sensors Accelerometer proximity - For Europe	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) - Versions: H970 (Europe)

Allview Soul X5 Mini vs LG Q8 2018