Essential PH-1 vs LG Nexus 5X vs Nokia 7 vs Xiaomi Mi5s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Essential PH-1 vs LG Nexus 5X vs Nokia 7 vs Xiaomi Mi5s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Essential PH-1Essential PH-1Global · 4GB · 128GB
LG Nexus 5XLG Nexus 5XGlobal · 2GB · 32GB
Nokia 7Nokia 7China · 4GB · 64GB · TA-1041
Xiaomi Mi5sXiaomi Mi5sChina · 3GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Essential PH-1
Essential PH-1
Global · 4GB · 128GB
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LG Nexus 5X
LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Nokia 7
Nokia 7
China · 4GB · 64GB · TA-1041
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Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.8Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
19 reviews
8.2
117 reviews
7.3
5 reviews
9.0
206 reviews

Technical specifications of the Essential PH-1 vs LG Nexus 5X vs Nokia 7 vs Xiaomi Mi5s

Specs Essential PH-1 price compare Essential PH-1
Global · 4GB · 128GB 		stores to buy LG Nexus 5X LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		Nokia 7 price comparison Nokia 7
China · 4GB · 64GB · TA-1041 		Xiaomi Mi5s prices Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB
Inches 5.71" 5.2" 5.2" 5.15"
Resolution QHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 84% useful 69% useful 73% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.1 mm
141.5 mm
7.8 mm 		72.6 mm
147.0 mm
7.9 mm 		71.5 mm
141.2 mm
7.9 mm 		70.3 mm
145.6 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 185 g 136 g 157 g 145 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 630
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 200.022
v7 		82.659
v7 		71.254
v? 		146.988
v6
Battery 3040 mAh 2700 mAh 3000 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX377 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Essential LG Nokia Xiaomi
Aliases Essential Phone Google Nexus 5X, LG-H790, H790, LG-H791, H791 -- Xiaomi Mi 5s

Release Date
Release date May 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago 		November 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available On Sale Not available Not available
Market Global Global China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Essential PH-1
LG Nexus 5X
Nokia 7
Xiaomi Mi5s
Essential PH-1
LG Nexus 5X
Nokia 7
Xiaomi Mi5s
Size
71.1 mm • 141.5 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.6 mm • 147.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.5 mm • 141.2 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.3 mm • 145.6 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 185 g 136 g 157 g 145 g
Usable surface 84 % 69 % 73 % 71 %
Materials - Polycarbonate Aluminium alloy Plastic, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Gray

Green
Black

White

Blue
Black

White
White

Gold

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.71" 5.2" 5.2" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1312 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 504 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 650:1 contrast ratio
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.5
6.8
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
8.0
8.6
9.2
Is it comfortable?
9.3
8.7
8.4
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.6
7.7
7.0
9.0
Number of reviews
19 reviews
117 reviews
5 reviews
206 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Hexa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 20 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 418 Qualcomm Adreno 508 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 2 GB 4 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
200.022
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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82.659
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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71.254
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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146.988
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 34% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

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

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
7.0
7.0
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
8.6
8.4
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.5
7.8
6.8
9.0
Number of reviews
19 reviews
117 reviews
5 reviews
206 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX377 Exmor RS Unknown Sony IMX378 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI 2 CMOS CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.55 µm -- 1.55 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.3" -- 1/2.3"
2
Camera type

Black & white
--
--
--
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV4688
Type -- -- -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- 1.40 µm 2.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/3"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.7
9.0
6.6
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
6.5
8.0
5.3
8.1
Quality of selfies
7.3
7.8
5.8
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.3
8.4
7.2
9.0
Number of reviews
19 reviews
117 reviews
5 reviews
206 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B11 (1500)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B43 (TDD 3700)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.607 W/Kg on head
0.397 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.768 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.280 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body 		1.250 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body 		-- --

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
8.6
7.4
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.4
8.7
7.4
9.2
And the WiFi?
8.8
8.8
6.6
9.4
Number of reviews
19 reviews
117 reviews
5 reviews
206 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3040 mAh
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2700 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 40%
    Less than a day
  • 60%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
19 reviews
117 reviews
5 reviews
206 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 74%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 60%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 38%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 5%
    Every six months
  • 89%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 13%
    Every six months
  • 84%
    Every two months or less
  • 80%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
19 reviews
117 reviews
5 reviews
206 reviews
Prices
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