LG Google Nexus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Xiaomi Mi Note vs YotaPhone 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG Google Nexus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Xiaomi Mi Note vs YotaPhone 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG Google Nexus 5LG Google Nexus 5Global · 2GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy S6Samsung Galaxy S6Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Xiaomi Mi NoteXiaomi Mi NoteChina · 3GB · 16GB
YotaPhone 2YotaPhone 2Global · 2GB · 32GB · YD201
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG Google Nexus 5
LG Google Nexus 5
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S6
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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Xiaomi Mi Note
Xiaomi Mi Note
China · 3GB · 16GB
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YotaPhone 2
YotaPhone 2
Global · 2GB · 32GB · YD201
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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
8.5
237 reviews
9.0
13 reviews
6.8
15 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG Google Nexus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Xiaomi Mi Note vs YotaPhone 2

Specs LG Google Nexus 5 prices LG Google Nexus 5
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi Note Xiaomi Mi Note
China · 3GB · 16GB 		stores to buy YotaPhone 2 YotaPhone 2
Global · 2GB · 32GB · YD201
Inches 5" 5.1" 5.7" 5"
Resolution FHD QHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 72% useful 71% useful 74% useful 68% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.2 mm
137.8 mm
9.0 mm 		70.5 mm
143.4 mm
6.8 mm 		77.6 mm
155.1 mm
6.9 mm 		69.4 mm
144.9 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 130 g 138 g 161 g 145 g
Micro SnapD. 800
Quad-Core 		Exynos 7420
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 57.006
v6 		112.248
v7 		64.537
v? 		45.985
v6
Battery 2300 mAh 2550 mAh 3000 mAh 2500 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX179 Exmor
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5KSPS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

Selfie Camera SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand LG Samsung Xiaomi Yota Devices
Aliases Nexus 5, D820, D821 -- -- --

Release Date
Release date October 2013,
10 years ago 		March 2015,
9 years ago 		January 2015,
9 years ago 		February 2014,
10 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG Google Nexus 5
Samsung Galaxy S6
Xiaomi Mi Note
YotaPhone 2
LG Google Nexus 5
Samsung Galaxy S6
Xiaomi Mi Note
YotaPhone 2
Size
69.2 mm • 137.8 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.5 mm • 143.4 mm • 6.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.6 mm • 155.1 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.4 mm • 144.9 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 130 g 138 g 161 g 145 g
Usable surface 72 % 71 % 74 % 68 %
Materials - Glass Glass Plastic
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Red
Black

White

Blue

Gold
Black

White
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.1" 5.7" 5"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS • JDI AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 576 Pixels per inch 386 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTFC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Back screen - EPD 4.7 in
  • 540x960 pixels
  • Touch sensitive
  • 16-level gray scale

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
7.3
6.2
6.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
9.0
9.3
9.1
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.6
8.2
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.3
8.4
8.2
9.1
Number of reviews
290 reviews
237 reviews
13 reviews
15 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No Yes No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 ARM Mali-T760 MP8 Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 330

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

Antutu
Score
57.006
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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112.248
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 4% of devices
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64.537
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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45.985
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 27% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No No No No

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, on the front No No

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

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?
6.3
8.2
9.2
6.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
8.8
9.1
7.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.4
8.4
8.1
6.5
Number of reviews
290 reviews
237 reviews
13 reviews
15 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 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX179 Exmor Samsung S5KSPS Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 800 -- -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" -- 1/3.06" --

Features
Flash LED LED Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 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
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Autofocus

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.3 Mpx 5 Mpx 4.1 Mpx 2.1 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.0
9.3
9.1
7.5
Quality of nighttime photos
6.1
8.1
6.8
4.9
Quality of selfies
6.1
8.3
8.1
6.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.4
8.6
8.1
6.3
Number of reviews
290 reviews
237 reviews
13 reviews
15 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)
  • 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)
  • B26 (850)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Full Active Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Unknown

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
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0
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)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface 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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

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 		0.382 W/Kg on head
0.499 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.287 W/Kg on head
0.268 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 		1.150 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body 		-- W/Kg on head
1.290 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.6
9.2
7.2
Quality of the GPS
8.5
8.8
8.2
6.7
And the WiFi?
8.5
8.8
9.5
8.2
Number of reviews
290 reviews
237 reviews
13 reviews
15 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
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2550 mAh
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3000 mAh
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2500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • 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
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 45%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 10%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 69%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 60%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
290 reviews
237 reviews
13 reviews
15 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No Yes

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
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 34%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 23%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 93%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    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
  • 10%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 26%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 62%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 46%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
290 reviews
237 reviews
13 reviews
15 reviews
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