LG G5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG G5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG G5LG G5Global · 4GB · 32GB · H850
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 ProXiaomi Redmi Note 9 ProGlobal · 6GB · 64GB
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Basics
LG G5
LG G5
Global · 4GB · 32GB · H850
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.9Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.9Performance & Hardware 6.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.3Camera 6.6Camera
Connectivity score 6.6 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 7.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
106 reviews
8.5
146 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG G5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Specs LG G5 price compare LG G5
Global · 4GB · 32GB · H850 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.3" 6.67"
Resolution QHD FHD+
Usable surface 70% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 20:9
Dimensions 73.9 mm
149.4 mm
7.7 mm 		76.7 mm
165.7 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 159 g 209 g
Micro SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 720g
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 151.337
v7 		324.596
v9
Battery 2800 mAh 5020 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX234 Exmor RS
2 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.89
Bright S5KGW1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.48
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand LG Xiaomi
Aliases -- M2003J6B2G

Release Date
Release date February 2016,
8 years ago 		March 2020,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG G5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
LG G5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Size
73.9 mm • 149.4 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.7 mm • 165.7 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 159 g 209 g
Usable surface 70 % 84 %
Materials Metal Plastic, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Pink

Gray
White

Gray

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.3" 6.67"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 20:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 554 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • 3D Arc Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
8.8
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
7.6
Number of reviews
106 reviews
146 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
CPU 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 360 2.3 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 618

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
151.337
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 54% of devices
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324.596
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

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

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
8.5
Number of reviews
106 reviews
146 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX234 Exmor RS Samsung Bright S5KGW1
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.89
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/1.72"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
GalaxyCore GC8034
Type
--
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4"
3
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"
4
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E9
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.48
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
86
Mobile
88
Photo
82
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
7.4
Quality of selfies
8.4
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.2
Number of reviews
106 reviews
146 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • 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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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
  • 802.11ac
  • 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 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • 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)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • NavIC System

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • 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.

 0.596 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body 		0.662 W/Kg on head
1.021 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.980 W/Kg on head
1.240 W/Kg on body 		0.870 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.1
8.6
And the WiFi?
8.9
8.8
Number of reviews
106 reviews
146 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
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5020 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
30.0W
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 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
  • 30%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
106 reviews
146 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 59%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
106 reviews
146 reviews
Prices
From $ 169 --
From $ 119 --

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