LG K5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG K5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG K5LG K5Global · 1GB · 8GB
Xiaomi Redmi 5 PlusXiaomi Redmi 5 PlusChina · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG K5
LG K5
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
4.5
6 reviews
8.6
188 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG K5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

Specs LG K5 price comparison LG K5
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5" 5.99"
Resolution LowRes FHD+
Usable surface 64% useful 77% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 71.6 mm
145.0 mm
8.9 mm 		75.5 mm
158.5 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 120 g 180 g
Micro MT6582
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 18.965
v? 		124.978
v9
Battery 1900 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · Unknow

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand LG Xiaomi
Aliases -- Hongmi Rice 5

Release Date
Release date March 2016,
8 years ago 		December 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

LG K5
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
LG K5
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Size
71.6 mm • 145.0 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.5 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 120 g 180 g
Usable surface 64 % 77 %
Materials Plastic Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Resolution LowRes
450 x 854 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 193 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.5
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
5.2
8.7
Is it comfortable?
6.5
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
2.5
8.1
Number of reviews
6 reviews
188 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6582 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-400 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 1 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
18.965
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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124.978
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 27% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
4.2
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
4.3
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
2.5
7.8
Number of reviews
6 reviews
188 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision Omnivision OV12A10
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- 100 - 1600
Pixel size -- 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • Face detection
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • 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
Resolution 2 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV5675
Type -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/5"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
3.3
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
0.7
6.1
Quality of selfies
2.3
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
4.7
8.3
Number of reviews
6 reviews
188 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • 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.

 -- 1.000 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- --

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
6.3
9.0
Quality of the GPS
7.0
8.7
And the WiFi?
6.6
8.9
Number of reviews
6 reviews
188 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 67%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 0%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 24%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
6 reviews
188 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 83%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
6 reviews
188 reviews
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