LG G4 vs LG G5 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Sony Xperia Z5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG G4 vs LG G5 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Sony Xperia Z5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

LG G4
LG G4
Global · 3GB · 32GB · H818
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LG G5
LG G5
Global · 4GB · 32GB · H860
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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.9Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.3Camera --Camera 5.6Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews

User score
8.1
272 reviews
8.5
106 reviews
8.3
30 reviews
7.8
67 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG G4 vs LG G5 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Sony Xperia Z5

Specs stores to buy LG G4 LG G4
Global · 3GB · 32GB · H818
LG G5 price comparison LG G5
Global · 4GB · 32GB · H860
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL prices Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Sony Xperia Z5 price comparison Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Inches 5.5" 5.3" 5.7" 5.2"
Resolution QHD QHD QHD FHD
Usable surface 73% useful 70% useful 75% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 76.1 mm
148.9 mm
9.8 mm
73.9 mm
149.4 mm
7.7 mm
78.4 mm
151.9 mm
8.1 mm
72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 155 g 159 g 165 g 157 g
Micro SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core
SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 65.507
v?
151.337
v7
93.405
v6
76.862
v6
Battery 3000 mAh 2800 mAh 3340 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX234 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX234 Exmor RS
2
1
20.1 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 8.0 Oreo Windows 10 Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand

Brand LG LG Microsoft Sony
Aliases -- -- -- E6683, E6633

Release Date

Release date April 2015,
8 years ago
February 2016,
8 years ago
October 2015,
8 years ago
September 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available On Sale Not available On Sale
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG G4
LG G5
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Sony Xperia Z5
LG G4
LG G5
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Sony Xperia Z5
Size
76.1 mm 148.9 mm 9.8 mm
Print 3D Model
73.9 mm 149.4 mm 7.7 mm
Print 3D Model
78.4 mm 151.9 mm 8.1 mm
Print 3D Model
72.0 mm 146.0 mm 7.4 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 155 g 159 g 165 g 157 g
Usable surface 73 % 70 % 75 % 71 %
Materials Leather Metal Polycarbonate Glass
Resistance - - - IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Red

Gray

Brown
Gold

Silver

Pink

Gray
Black

White
Black

White

Gold

Green

Screen

Diagonal 5.5" 5.3" 5.7" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS Sharp LCD IPS AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px
QHD
1440 x 2560 px
QHD
1440 x 2560 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 554 Pixels per inch 515 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Quantum display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • 3D Arc Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • ClearBlack display
  • Glance screen technology
  • 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?
7.4
7.6
7.4
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.5
8.4
7.2
8.4
Is it comfortable?
8.2
8.7
7.7
7.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
8.2
8.4
7.8
Number of reviews
272 reviews
106 reviews
30 reviews
67 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Hexa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 14 nm 20 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 418 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 430 Qualcomm Adreno 430

RAM

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

Storage

Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security

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

Sensors

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

Notifications LED LED Notifications 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?
8.5
8.8
8.2
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
8.9
8.2
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
8.8
8.3
7.3
Number of reviews
272 reviews
106 reviews
30 reviews
67 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 20.1 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX234 Exmor RS Sony IMX234 Exmor RS Carl Zeiss Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 50 - 2700 -- -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.07 µm 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/2.6" -- 1/2.3"
2
Camera type
--

Wide Angle lens
--
--
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features

Flash Dual LED Dual LED Triple LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
No,
30 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • 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
  • 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
  • Digital zoom
  • 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
  • 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 8 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
83
Mobile
86
Photo
79
Video
86
Mobile
88
Photo
82
Video
--
87
Mobile
88
Photo
86
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
9.3
9.5
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
8.9
8.3
9.1
7.1
Quality of selfies
8.6
8.4
8.4
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.7
9.2
6.6
Number of reviews
272 reviews
106 reviews
30 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)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

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

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • HDP (Health Device 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
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB

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

SAR

European measurement

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

0.578 W/Kg on head
0.392 W/Kg on body
0.596 W/Kg on head
1.040 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

0.921 W/Kg on head
0.517 W/Kg on body
0.980 W/Kg on head
1.240 W/Kg on body
0.590 W/Kg on head
0.480 W/Kg on body
0.550 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • Slimport TV-Out
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.8
9.0
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.8
8.1
8.9
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.7
8.9
9.3
8.5
Number of reviews
272 reviews
106 reviews
30 reviews
67 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3000 mAh
2800 mAh
3340 mAh
2900 mAh
Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 35%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 31%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 57%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    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
272 reviews
106 reviews
30 reviews
67 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Microsoft Windows 10
    Windows 10 , 9 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes -- Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 90%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    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?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
272 reviews
106 reviews
30 reviews
67 reviews