LG Nexus 5X vs OnePlus 6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG Nexus 5X vs OnePlus 6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG Nexus 5XLG Nexus 5XGlobal · 2GB · 32GB
OnePlus 6OnePlus 6Global · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG Nexus 5X
LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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OnePlus 6
OnePlus 6
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.8Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.2
117 reviews
9.4
155 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG Nexus 5X vs OnePlus 6

Specs stores to buy LG Nexus 5X LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		OnePlus 6 price comparison OnePlus 6
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.2" 6.28"
Resolution FHD FHD+
Usable surface 69% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 19:9
Dimensions 72.6 mm
147.0 mm
7.9 mm 		75.4 mm
155.7 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 136 g 177 g
Micro SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 82.659
v7 		292.275
v7
Battery 2700 mAh 3300 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX377 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX519 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand LG OnePlus
Aliases Google Nexus 5X, LG-H790, H790, LG-H791, H791 A6003

Release Date
Release date September 2015,
8 years ago 		May 2018,
5 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG Nexus 5X
OnePlus 6
LG Nexus 5X
OnePlus 6
Size
72.6 mm • 147.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 155.7 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 136 g 177 g
Usable surface 69 % 83 %
Materials Polycarbonate Glass
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 6.28"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 19:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2280 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
9.6
Is it comfortable?
8.7
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
8.6
Number of reviews
117 reviews
155 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz
Type Hexa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 418 Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 2 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
82.659
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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292.275
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 24% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.0
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
9.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.8
9.6
Number of reviews
117 reviews
155 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX377 Exmor RS Sony IMX519 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.55 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.6"
2
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
20 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX376 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.78"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX371 Exmor
Type -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
96
Mobile
100
Photo
87
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
8.3
Quality of selfies
7.8
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.7
Number of reviews
117 reviews
155 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800 Japan)
  • B19 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • 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
Type
  • 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
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

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

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • 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 		1.330 W/Kg on head
1.380 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.250 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body 		1.260 W/Kg on head
0.900 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
9.6
Quality of the GPS
8.7
9.4
And the WiFi?
8.8
9.7
Number of reviews
117 reviews
155 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
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3300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes,
20.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
117 reviews
155 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • OxygenOS 11 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 27%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 13%
    Every six months
  • 84%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 27%
    Every six months
  • 67%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
117 reviews
155 reviews
Prices
From $ 141 --
Prices unavailable