Google Pixel vs Huawei Honor V9 vs Xiaomi Mi5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel vs Huawei Honor V9 vs Xiaomi Mi5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google PixelGoogle PixelGlobal · 4GB · 32GB
Huawei Honor V9Huawei Honor V9China · 4GB · 64GB · AL20
Xiaomi Mi5Xiaomi Mi5China · 3GB · 32GB
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Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Huawei Honor V9
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
16 reviews
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No user reviews
9.1
465 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel vs Huawei Honor V9 vs Xiaomi Mi5

Specs Google Pixel price compare Google Pixel
Global · 4GB · 32GB 		Huawei Honor V9 prices Huawei Honor V9
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL20 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi5 Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5" 5.7" 5.15"
Resolution FHD QHD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 73% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.5 mm
143.8 mm
8.6 mm 		77.5 mm
157.0 mm
7.0 mm 		68.5 mm
144.6 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 143 g 184 g 129 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		Kirin 960
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 145.387
v6 		170.814
v7 		131.646
v6
Battery 2770 mAh 4000 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Google Huawei Xiaomi
Aliases -- Honor V8 Pro Xiaomi Mi 5

Release Date
Release date October 2016,
7 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available
Market Global China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel
Huawei Honor V9
Xiaomi Mi5
Google Pixel
Huawei Honor V9
Xiaomi Mi5
Size
69.5 mm • 143.8 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.5 mm • 157.0 mm • 7.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.5 mm • 144.6 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 184 g 129 g
Usable surface 69 % 73 % 73 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy Plastic, Glass, Metal
Resistance IP53 - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Silver
Silver

Pink

Gray

Champagne
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.7" 5.15"
Type AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS • JDI
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 515 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
--
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
--
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.2
--
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
--
9.1
Number of reviews
16 reviews
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465 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 1.8 GHz
CPU 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A73 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.84 GHz 2x Kryo 1.8 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.7 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 16 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz ARM Mali-G71 MP8 Qualcomm Adreno 530 510MHz

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

Antutu
Score
145.387
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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170.814
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 11% of devices
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131.646
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 12% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, on the front

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
--
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
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9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
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9.3
Number of reviews
16 reviews
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465 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Unknown Sony IMX298 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size 1.55 µm -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" -- 1/2.8"
2
Camera type
--

Black & white
--
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
90
Mobile
90
Photo
91
Video
 --
79
Mobile
80
Photo
76
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
--
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
--
7.8
Quality of selfies
8.8
--
8.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
--
8.8
Number of reviews
16 reviews
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465 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • 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)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
Type
  • 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
  • 802.11a
  • 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
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • 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.

 -- -- 0.376 W/Kg on head
0.798 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.890 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.703 W/Kg on head
1.422 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
--
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.3
--
8.7
And the WiFi?
8.6
--
9.1
Number of reviews
16 reviews
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465 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2770 mAh
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4000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 19%
    Less than half day
  • 44%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
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  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
16 reviews
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465 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 8.0 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 94%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 0%
    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
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 69%
    Every two months or less
--
  • 4%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
16 reviews
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465 reviews
Prices
From $ 596 --
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