LG Google Nexus 5 vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG Google Nexus 5 vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG Google Nexus 5LG Google Nexus 5Global · 2GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi5Xiaomi Mi5China · 4GB · 128GB · Pro
Xiaomi Mi5Xiaomi Mi5China · 3GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi5sXiaomi Mi5sChina · 4GB · 128GB
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Basics
LG Google Nexus 5
LG Google Nexus 5
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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China · 4GB · 128GB · Pro
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Xiaomi Mi5
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China · 3GB · 64GB
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China · 4GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
290 reviews
9.1
465 reviews
9.1
465 reviews
9.0
206 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG Google Nexus 5 vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s

Specs stores to buy LG Google Nexus 5 LG Google Nexus 5
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Mi5 price comparison Xiaomi Mi5
China · 4GB · 128GB · Pro 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi5 Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Mi5s price comparison Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 4GB · 128GB
Inches 5" 5.15" 5.15" 5.15"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 72% useful 73% useful 73% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.2 mm
137.8 mm
9.0 mm 		68.5 mm
144.6 mm
7.3 mm 		68.5 mm
144.6 mm
7.3 mm 		70.3 mm
145.6 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 130 g 139 g 129 g 145 g
Micro SnapD. 800
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 128 GB 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 57.006
v6 		151.342
v6 		136.773
v6 		147.213
v6
Battery 2300 mAh 3000 mAh 3000 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX179 Exmor
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand LG Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Nexus 5, D820, D821 Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi 5s

Release Date
Release date October 2013,
10 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global China China China

Design & Materials

Structure

LG Google Nexus 5
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5s
LG Google Nexus 5
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5s
Size
69.2 mm • 137.8 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.5 mm • 144.6 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.5 mm • 144.6 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.3 mm • 145.6 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 130 g 139 g 129 g 145 g
Usable surface 72 % 73 % 73 % 71 %
Materials - Plastic, Metal Plastic, Glass, Metal Plastic, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Red
Black
Black

White

Gold
White

Gold

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.15" 5.15" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • JDI LCD IPS • JDI LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 650:1 contrast ratio
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
7.3
7.3
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
9.5
9.5
9.2
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.4
9.4
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.3
9.1
9.1
9.0
Number of reviews
290 reviews
465 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits No Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 2 GB 4 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
57.006
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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151.342
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 15% of devices
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136.773
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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147.213
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 128 GB 64 GB 128 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No No No No

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications 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?
6.3
8.3
8.3
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
9.4
9.4
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.4
9.3
9.3
9.0
Number of reviews
290 reviews
465 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX179 Exmor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX378 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 800 -- -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.55 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/2.8" 1/2.8" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 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
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.3 Mpx 4 Mpx 4 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV4688
Type -- -- -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- -- 2.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/3"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
79
Mobile
80
Photo
76
Video
79
Mobile
80
Photo
76
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.0
9.4
9.4
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
6.1
7.8
7.8
8.1
Quality of selfies
6.1
8.7
8.7
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.4
8.8
8.8
9.0
Number of reviews
290 reviews
465 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • 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
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 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
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • 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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution 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
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • 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.

 0.484 W/Kg on head
0.486 W/Kg on body 		0.376 W/Kg on head
0.798 W/Kg on body 		0.376 W/Kg on head
0.798 W/Kg on body 		0.768 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.960 W/Kg on head
1.050 W/Kg on body 		0.703 W/Kg on head
1.422 W/Kg on body 		0.703 W/Kg on head
1.422 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
9.0
9.0
9.1
Quality of the GPS
8.5
8.7
8.7
9.2
And the WiFi?
8.5
9.1
9.1
9.4
Number of reviews
290 reviews
465 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 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
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
290 reviews
465 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 8.0 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 8.0 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No No No

User reviews

Does this brand inspire confidence?
10
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Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 60%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
290 reviews
465 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
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