Huawei Nexus 6P vs LG Nexus 5X vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Sony Xperia Z5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Nexus 6P vs LG Nexus 5X vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Sony Xperia Z5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Nexus 6PHuawei Nexus 6PGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
LG Nexus 5XLG Nexus 5XGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia M4 AquaSony Xperia M4 AquaInternational · 2GB · 8GB
Sony Xperia Z5Sony Xperia Z5Global · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei Nexus 6P
Huawei Nexus 6P
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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LG Nexus 5X
LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
International · 2GB · 8GB
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Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.0Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials 5.6Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.9Camera 5.8Camera 4.8Camera 5.6Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity 4.8 Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 4.6 Battery 4.5 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.2
88 reviews
8.2
117 reviews
6.1
79 reviews
7.8
67 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Nexus 6P vs LG Nexus 5X vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Sony Xperia Z5

Specs where to buy Huawei Nexus 6P Huawei Nexus 6P
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		stores to buy LG Nexus 5X LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		where to buy Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
International · 2GB · 8GB 		Sony Xperia Z5 price comparison Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.7" 5.2" 5" 5.2"
Resolution QHD FHD HD FHD
Usable surface 72% useful 69% useful 65% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.8 mm
159.3 mm
7.3 mm 		72.6 mm
147.0 mm
7.9 mm 		72.6 mm
145.5 mm
7.3 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 178 g 136 g 136 g 154 g
Micro SnapD. 810
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 615
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB 8 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 83.906
v6 		82.659
v7 		32.462
v? 		76.862
v6
Battery 3450 mAh 2700 mAh 2400 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX377 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX377 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Huawei LG Sony Sony
Aliases Google Nexus 6P, H1511, H1512 Google Nexus 5X, LG-H790, H790, LG-H791, H791 E2303, E2306, E2353 E6653, E6603

Release Date
Release date September 2015,
8 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago 		March 2015,
9 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago
State On Sale On Sale On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Nexus 6P
LG Nexus 5X
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia Z5
Huawei Nexus 6P
LG Nexus 5X
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia Z5
Size
77.8 mm • 159.3 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.6 mm • 147.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.6 mm • 145.5 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 178 g 136 g 136 g 154 g
Usable surface 72 % 69 % 65 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate - Glass
Resistance - - IP65
IP68 		IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

White

Silver
Black

White

Blue
Black

White

Silver

Red
Black

White

Gold

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5.2" 5" 5.2"
Type AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 515 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Chemical tempered glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Anti-fingerprint coating

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
7.5
6.6
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
8.0
7.8
8.4
Is it comfortable?
8.4
8.7
8.0
7.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.5
7.7
6.6
7.8
Number of reviews
88 reviews
117 reviews
79 reviews
67 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 V2.1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 1.5Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.5GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Octa-Core Hexa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 20 nm 28 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 430, 630 MHz Qualcomm Adreno 418 Qualcomm Adreno 405 550 Mhz Qualcomm Adreno 430

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

Antutu
Score
83.906
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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82.659
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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32.462
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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76.862
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB 8 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back No Yes, on the side

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.5
7.0
6.7
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.5
8.6
6.9
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.3
7.8
5.4
7.3
Number of reviews
88 reviews
117 reviews
79 reviews
67 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 13 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX377 Exmor RS Sony IMX377 Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- 100 - 3200 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.55 µm 1.55 µm -- 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3" -- 1/2.3"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
73
Mobile
70
Photo
80
Video
 -- --
87
Mobile
88
Photo
86
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
9.0
7.5
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
8.0
5.5
7.1
Quality of selfies
9.0
7.8
6.3
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.4
6.9
6.6
Number of reviews
88 reviews
117 reviews
79 reviews
67 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • 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
  • 802.11a
  • 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 Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

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 		0.605 W/Kg on head
0.633 W/Kg on body 		0.751 W/Kg on head
0.781 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.490 W/Kg on head
0.810 W/Kg on body 		1.250 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body 		1.190 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body 		0.550 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
8.6
7.8
8.5
Quality of the GPS
9.5
8.7
7.2
8.5
And the WiFi?
9.5
8.8
7.7
8.5
Number of reviews
88 reviews
117 reviews
79 reviews
67 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
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2700 mAh
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2400 mAh
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2900 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 34%
    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
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 28%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
88 reviews
117 reviews
79 reviews
67 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 61%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 2%
    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
  • 43%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 12%
    Every six months
  • 83%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 13%
    Every six months
  • 84%
    Every two months or less
  • 26%
    Never
  • 29%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
88 reviews
117 reviews
79 reviews
67 reviews
Prices
From $ 255 --
From $ 131 --
From $ 127 --
From $ 102 --