LG Nexus 5X vs Meizu m3 vs Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) vs Xiaomi Mi4c: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG Nexus 5X vs Meizu m3 vs Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) vs Xiaomi Mi4c. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

LG Nexus 5X
LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Meizu m3
Meizu m3
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · XT1550
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vs
Xiaomi Mi4c
Xiaomi Mi4c
China · 3GB · 32GB
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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 5.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.8Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
8.2
117 reviews
8.0
5 reviews
7.2
183 reviews
8.6
224 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG Nexus 5X vs Meizu m3 vs Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) vs Xiaomi Mi4c

Specs stores to buy LG Nexus 5X LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 32GB
Meizu m3 price compare Meizu m3
China · 3GB · 32GB
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) price compare Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · XT1550
where to buy Xiaomi Mi4c Xiaomi Mi4c
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.2" 5" 5" 5"
Resolution FHD HD HD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 70% useful 67% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.6 mm
147.0 mm
7.9 mm
69.5 mm
141.5 mm
8.3 mm
72.4 mm
142.1 mm
11.6 mm
69.6 mm
138.1 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 136 g 132 g 155 g 132 g
Micro SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core
MT6750
Octa-Core
SnapD. 410
Quad-Core
SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 82.659
v7
39.000
v6
21.000
v?
68.018
v6
Battery 2700 mAh 2870 mAh 2470 mAh 3080 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX377 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX258
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand

Brand LG Meizu Motorola Xiaomi
Aliases Google Nexus 5X, LG-H790, H790, LG-H791, H791 -- Moto G (2015), XT1540, XT1550, Moto G3 --

Release Date

Release date September 2015,
8 years ago
April 2016,
8 years ago
July 2015,
8 years ago
September 2015,
8 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available Not available
Market Global China Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

LG Nexus 5X
Meizu m3
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Xiaomi Mi4c
LG Nexus 5X
Meizu m3
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Xiaomi Mi4c
Size
72.6 mm 147.0 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
69.5 mm 141.5 mm 8.3 mm
Print 3D Model
72.4 mm 142.1 mm 11.6 mm
Print 3D Model
69.6 mm 138.1 mm 7.8 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 136 g 132 g 155 g 132 g
Usable surface 69 % 70 % 67 % 71 %
Materials Polycarbonate Polycarbonate Plastic Polycarbonate, Magnesium alloy
Resistance - - IPX7 -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
White

Blue

Gold

Pink

Gray
Black

White
Black

White

Blue

Yellow

Pink

Screen

Diagonal 5.2" 5" 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS IPS LCD IPS JDI Sharp
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
HD
720 x 1280 px
HD
720 x 1280 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 380 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • SCHOTT Xensation cover glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Without Notch
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Corning Concore Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
4.8
7.7
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
9.2
7.4
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.8
8.1
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
8.2
6.8
8.5
Number of reviews
117 reviews
5 reviews
183 reviews
224 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 MediaTek MT6750 Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916v2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992
CPU 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Hexa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core Hexa-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 28 nm 28 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 418 Arm Mali-T860 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 306 Qualcomm Adreno 418

RAM

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

Storage

Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Independent SD slot
No

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in the back No No No

Sensors

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.0
7.2
7.6
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
8.2
6.7
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.8
6.8
5.1
8.3
Number of reviews
117 reviews
5 reviews
183 reviews
224 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX377 Exmor RS Unknown Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Sony IMX258
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.55 µm -- 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" -- 1/3.06" 1/3.06"

Features

Flash Dual LED LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 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
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • 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
  • Digital zoom
  • HDR
  • ISO settings
  • AF assist Beam
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 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
9.0
8.4
7.9
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
5.6
6.0
7.2
Quality of selfies
7.8
7.6
6.9
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
6.0
7.6
8.5
Number of reviews
117 reviews
5 reviews
183 reviews
224 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • 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)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro 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
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • 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 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation

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

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • 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.

0.607 W/Kg on head
0.397 W/Kg on body
-- -- --
American measurement

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

1.250 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body
-- 0.905 W/Kg on head
1.069 W/Kg on body
-- W/Kg on head
1.390 W/Kg on body

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
8.0
8.2
8.8
Quality of the GPS
8.7
7.4
7.9
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.8
8.4
8.1
9.2
Number of reviews
117 reviews
5 reviews
183 reviews
224 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
2700 mAh
2870 mAh
2470 mAh
3080 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 31%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 34%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
117 reviews
5 reviews
183 reviews
224 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • FlyMe 5.1 (Android 5.1 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 7.0)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 60%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 38%
    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
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 32%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    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?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 13%
    Every six months
  • 84%
    Every two months or less
  • 20%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 80%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
  • 21%
    Never
  • 30%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 27%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
117 reviews
5 reviews
183 reviews
224 reviews