Apple iPhone SE vs LG Google Nexus 5 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone SE vs LG Google Nexus 5 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone SEApple iPhone SEGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
LG Google Nexus 5LG Google Nexus 5Global · 2GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi A1Xiaomi Mi A1Global · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 ProXiaomi Redmi Note 5 ProIndia · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPhone SE
Apple iPhone SE
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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LG Google Nexus 5
LG Google Nexus 5
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
India · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.6Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.1Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.5Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
127 reviews
8.6
290 reviews
8.7
323 reviews
8.4
22 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone SE vs LG Google Nexus 5 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Specs Apple iPhone SE prices Apple iPhone SE
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		stores to buy LG Google Nexus 5 LG Google Nexus 5
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Mi A1 prices Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
India · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 4" 5" 5.5" 5.99"
Resolution HD FHD FHD FHD+
Usable surface 61% useful 72% useful 70% useful 77% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 58.6 mm
123.8 mm
7.6 mm 		69.2 mm
137.8 mm
9.0 mm 		75.8 mm
155.4 mm
7.3 mm 		75.4 mm
158.6 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 113 g 130 g 165 g 181 g
Micro A9
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 176.000
v8 		57.006
v6 		78.150
v7 		109.692
v7
Battery 1642 mAh 2300 mAh 3080 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
iSight Camera (6s)
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX179 Exmor
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX486 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS iOS 15 Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Apple LG Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases iPhone Special Edition Nexus 5, D820, D821 Xiaomi MiA1 --

Release Date
Release date March 2016,
8 years ago 		October 2013,
10 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago 		February 2018,
6 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global Global India

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone SE
LG Google Nexus 5
Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Apple iPhone SE
LG Google Nexus 5
Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Size
58.6 mm • 123.8 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.2 mm • 137.8 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 155.4 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 158.6 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 113 g 130 g 165 g 181 g
Usable surface 61 % 72 % 70 % 77 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass - Aluminium alloy, Metal Aluminium alloy
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
Black

White

Red
Black

Gold

Rose-gold
Black

Gold

Cyan

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 4" 5" 5.5" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS • Retina HD Display LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 18:9
Resolution HD
640 x 1136 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 326 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 800:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
8.7
8.9
8.7
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.0
8.6
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
7.3
7.8
6.3
Number of reviews
127 reviews
290 reviews
323 reviews
22 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU 2x Twister 1.85 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes No Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GT7600 6xCores Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 509

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB
Type -- -- -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
176.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 56% of devices
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57.006
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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78.150
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 25% of devices
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109.692
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
6.3
8.6
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
9.2
9.0
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
8.4
8.1
7.9
Number of reviews
127 reviews
290 reviews
323 reviews
22 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 8 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Camera (6s) Sony IMX179 Exmor Omnivision OV12A10 Sony IMX486 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- 100 - 800 -- 100 - 1600
Pixel size 1.19 µm 1.40 µm 1.25 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.0" 1/3.2" 1/2.9" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type
--
--

Telephoto lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
12 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV13380
Samsung
Type
PureCel
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
1.00 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.4"
--

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.2 Mpx 1.3 Mpx 5 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K5E8 Unknown
Type -- -- CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- 1.12 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/5" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
8.0
8.7
8.9
Quality of nighttime photos
6.7
6.1
6.5
6.1
Quality of selfies
6.5
6.1
7.3
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
7.4
8.4
8.1
Number of reviews
127 reviews
290 reviews
323 reviews
22 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)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC15 (1700/2100 AWS)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro 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
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • 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 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.970 W/Kg on head
0.990 W/Kg on body 		0.484 W/Kg on head
0.486 W/Kg on body 		1.750 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 1.170 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body 		0.960 W/Kg on head
1.050 W/Kg on body 		1.260 W/Kg on head
0.170 W/Kg on body 		1.188 W/Kg on head
0.334 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • TV-Out
  • UMA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.7
8.8
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.5
8.7
8.7
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.5
8.8
8.6
Number of reviews
127 reviews
290 reviews
323 reviews
22 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1642 mAh
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2300 mAh
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3080 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No Yes,
10.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 47%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
127 reviews
290 reviews
323 reviews
22 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iPadOS 15
    iOS 15 , 2 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V9.7.9 (Android 7.1.2 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Does this brand inspire confidence?
--
10
--
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Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 24%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 59%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 35%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 56%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    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
  • 95%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 1%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 60%
    Every two months or less
  • 1%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 79%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 21%
    Every six months
  • 58%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
127 reviews
290 reviews
323 reviews
22 reviews
Prices
From $ 152 --
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