HTC U11 vs LG G5 vs Xiaomi Mi6 vs ZTE Axon 7: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC U11 vs LG G5 vs Xiaomi Mi6 vs ZTE Axon 7. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

HTC U11
HTC U11
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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LG G5
LG G5
Global · 4GB · 32GB · H850
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vs
Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 64GB
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vs
ZTE Axon 7
ZTE Axon 7
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A2017G
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vs

Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.0Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware 4.9Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera 6.3Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.8 Connectivity 6.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
9.4
21 reviews
8.5
106 reviews
9.1
218 reviews
9.3
93 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC U11 vs LG G5 vs Xiaomi Mi6 vs ZTE Axon 7

Specs where to buy HTC U11 HTC U11
Global · 4GB · 64GB
LG G5 price compare LG G5
Global · 4GB · 32GB · H850
Xiaomi Mi6 price compare Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 64GB
where to buy ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A2017G
Inches 5.5" 5.3" 5.15" 5.5"
Resolution QHD QHD FHD QHD
Usable surface 71% useful 70% useful 71% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 75.9 mm
153.9 mm
7.9 mm
73.9 mm
149.4 mm
7.7 mm
70.5 mm
145.2 mm
7.5 mm
75.0 mm
151.7 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 169 g 159 g 168 g 175 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 214.000
v7
151.337
v7
255.178
v8
164.960
v7
Battery 3000 mAh 2800 mAh 3350 mAh 3250 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX362 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX234 Exmor RS
2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2
1
20 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

Selfie Camera SELF 16.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand

Brand HTC LG Xiaomi ZTE
Aliases -- -- xiaomi Mi 6 Axon Secret 7, A2017G

Release Date

Release date May 2017,
6 years ago
February 2016,
8 years ago
April 2017,
7 years ago
May 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available Not available
Market Global Global China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC U11
LG G5
Xiaomi Mi6
ZTE Axon 7
HTC U11
LG G5
Xiaomi Mi6
ZTE Axon 7
Size
75.9 mm 153.9 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
73.9 mm 149.4 mm 7.7 mm
Print 3D Model
70.5 mm 145.2 mm 7.5 mm
Print 3D Model
75.0 mm 151.7 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 169 g 159 g 168 g 175 g
Usable surface 71 % 70 % 71 % 73 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal Glass, Metal Plastic, Metal
Resistance IP67 - - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Red
Gold

Silver

Pink

Gray
Black

White

Blue
Gold

Gray

Screen

Diagonal 5.5" 5.3" 5.15" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS JDI AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px
QHD
1440 x 2560 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 554 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 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
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 94% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.6
7.6
7.5
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
8.4
9.3
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.5
8.7
9.3
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.4
8.2
8.9
8.9
Number of reviews
21 reviews
106 reviews
218 reviews
93 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 14 nm 10 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM

RAM 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- LPDDR4X RAM --

Storage

Capacity 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- UFS 2.0 Storage --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Independent SD slot
No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

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

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • 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 Color LED Notifications LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.6
8.8
8.6
9.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
8.9
9.6
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.4
8.8
9.4
9.0
Number of reviews
21 reviews
106 reviews
218 reviews
93 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX362 Exmor RS Sony IMX234 Exmor RS Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Samsung
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO 100 - 3200 -- 100 - 3200 --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.12 µm 1.25 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2.6" 1/2.9" --
2
Camera type
--

Wide Angle lens

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
8 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K3M3
Type
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.4"

Features

Flash LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16.3 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Sony IMX268 Exmor RS Unknown
Type -- -- CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- 1.40 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/3.2" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score
90
Mobile
90
Photo
89
Video
86
Mobile
88
Photo
82
Video
-- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
9.3
9.2
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
8.3
7.5
7.6
Quality of selfies
8.5
8.4
8.1
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.2
8.7
8.7
9.1
Number of reviews
21 reviews
106 reviews
218 reviews
93 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)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (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)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • 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)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano 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
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

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

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • 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
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR

European measurement

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

0.450 W/Kg on head
0.600 W/Kg on body
0.596 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body
0.409 W/Kg on head
1.550 W/Kg on body
0.348 W/Kg on head
1.099 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

0.950 W/Kg on head
0.520 W/Kg on body
0.980 W/Kg on head
1.240 W/Kg on body
-- 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.130 W/Kg on body

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
8.8
9.2
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.3
8.1
9.3
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.6
8.9
9.4
9.5
Number of reviews
21 reviews
106 reviews
218 reviews
93 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3000 mAh
2800 mAh
3350 mAh
3250 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 24%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    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
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
21 reviews
106 reviews
218 reviews
93 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    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
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 17%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 67%
    Every six months
  • 6%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 19%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 49%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
21 reviews
106 reviews
218 reviews
93 reviews