LG Q6 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Mi5s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG Q6 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Mi5s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG Q6LG Q6Global · 4GB · 64GB · Plus M700DS
Samsung Galaxy J1Samsung Galaxy J1Global · 512MB · 4GB
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)Global · 2GB · 16GB · J530FM/DS
Xiaomi Mi5sXiaomi Mi5sChina · 3GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG Q6
LG Q6
Global · 4GB · 64GB · Plus M700DS
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Samsung Galaxy J1
Samsung Galaxy J1
Global · 512MB · 4GB
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J530FM/DS
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Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 4.5Design & Materials 5.1Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.5Camera 5.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 4.5 Connectivity 5.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery 4.7 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.4
36 reviews
3.3
46 reviews
6.4
57 reviews
9.0
206 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG Q6 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Mi5s

Specs where to buy LG Q6 LG Q6
Global · 4GB · 64GB · Plus M700DS 		Samsung Galaxy J1 prices Samsung Galaxy J1
Global · 512MB · 4GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J530FM/DS 		Xiaomi Mi5s prices Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB
Inches 5.5" 4.3" 5.2" 5.15"
Resolution FHD+ LowRes HD FHD
Usable surface 79% useful 60% useful 71% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 5:3 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.3 mm
142.5 mm
8.1 mm 		68.2 mm
129.0 mm
8.9 mm 		71.3 mm
146.2 mm
7.9 mm 		70.3 mm
145.6 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 149 g 122 g 158 g 145 g
Micro SnapD. 435
Octa-Core 		SC7727
Dual-Core 		Exynos 7870
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 512 MB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 45.000
v? 		12.699
v? 		46.000
v? 		146.988
v6
Battery 3000 mAh 1850 mAh 3000 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Exmor RS
1
5 Mpx · Unknow

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX258
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 4.4 KitKat Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand LG Samsung Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases LG-M700A, M700A -- SM-J530F, J530F Xiaomi Mi 5s

Release Date
Release date July 2017,
6 years ago 		January 2015,
9 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale Not available
Market Global Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

LG Q6
Samsung Galaxy J1
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi5s
LG Q6
Samsung Galaxy J1
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi5s
Size
69.3 mm • 142.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.2 mm • 129.0 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.3 mm • 146.2 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.3 mm • 145.6 mm • 8.3 mm
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Weight 149 g 122 g 158 g 145 g
Usable surface 79 % 60 % 71 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy - Metal Plastic, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Gray
Black

White

Blue
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink
White

Gold

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 4.3" 5.2" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 5:3 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		LowRes
480 x 800 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 439 Pixels per inch 217 Pixels per inch 282 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 650:1 contrast ratio
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0
5.6
6.4
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
4.8
7.4
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.9
6.0
8.1
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.0
4.8
7.4
9.0
Number of reviews
36 reviews
46 reviews
57 reviews
206 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 Spreadtrum SC7727S Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz 2x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Dual-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes No Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 ARM Mali-400 MP1 ARM Mali-T830 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 512 MB 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
45.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 21% of devices
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12.699
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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46.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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146.988
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 34% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.8
4.4
7.0
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.5
2.8
6.7
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.3
1.5
5.2
9.0
Number of reviews
36 reviews
46 reviews
57 reviews
206 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 5 Mpx 13 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Unknown Sony IMX258 Sony IMX378 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI Unknown CMOS CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- -- 1.14 µm 1.55 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/3.06" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash LED LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 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
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 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 5 Mpx 2 Mpx 13 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K3M3 Omnivision OV4688
Type -- -- ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- 1.00 µm 2.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/3.4" 1/3"
Others
--
--
--
--

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.8
4.4
7.2
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
4.8
2.7
5.7
8.1
Quality of selfies
6.5
3.7
6.6
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.8
5.5
7.8
9.0
Number of reviews
36 reviews
46 reviews
57 reviews
206 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

Xiaomi Mi5 camera: Comparison of real photos

  • LG Q6
  • Samsung Galaxy J1
  • Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
  • Xiaomi Mi5s
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
 --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • 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 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • 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.

 0.384 W/Kg on head
1.540 W/Kg on body 		0.582 W/Kg on head
0.496 W/Kg on body 		0.349 W/Kg on head
1.360 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

 -- 1.250 W/Kg on head
0.920 W/Kg on body 		-- --

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.9
6.4
8.0
9.1
Quality of the GPS
7.5
5.1
7.9
9.2
And the WiFi?
7.6
6.2
8.1
9.4
Number of reviews
36 reviews
46 reviews
57 reviews
206 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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1850 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 39%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 30%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 11%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    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
36 reviews
46 reviews
57 reviews
206 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 14%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 62%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    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?
  • 27%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 37%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
  • 71%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 4%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
36 reviews
46 reviews
57 reviews
206 reviews
Prices
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