LG G5 SE vs Oppo A37 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Xiaomi Mi5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG G5 SE vs Oppo A37 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Xiaomi Mi5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG G5 SELG G5 SEGlobal · 3GB · 32GB · H845
Oppo A37Oppo A37China · 2GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7N. America · 4GB · 32GB · G930
Xiaomi Mi5Xiaomi Mi5China · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG G5 SE
LG G5 SE
Global · 3GB · 32GB · H845
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Oppo A37
Oppo A37
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S7
N. America · 4GB · 32GB · G930
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Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available 7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 6.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 6.4Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
25 reviews
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2 reviews
8.9
219 reviews
9.1
465 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG G5 SE vs Oppo A37 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Xiaomi Mi5

Specs LG G5 SE prices LG G5 SE
Global · 3GB · 32GB · H845 		Oppo A37 price comparison Oppo A37
China · 2GB · 16GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Galaxy S7
N. America · 4GB · 32GB · G930 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi5 Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.3" 5" 5.1" 5.15"
Resolution QHD HD QHD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 67% useful 72% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 73.9 mm
149.4 mm
7.7 mm 		71.0 mm
143.1 mm
7.7 mm 		69.6 mm
142.4 mm
7.9 mm 		68.5 mm
144.6 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 156 g 140 g 152 g 129 g
Micro SnapD. 652
Octa-Core 		MT6750
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 79.000
v6 		39.855
v? 		188.798
v8 		131.646
v6
Battery 2800 mAh 2630 mAh 3000 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX234 Exmor RS
2 		1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand LG Oppo Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases G5SE, LG-H840, H840 -- -- Xiaomi Mi 5

Release Date
Release date May 2016,
7 years ago 		June 2016,
7 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale Not available
Market Global China N. America China

Design & Materials

Structure

LG G5 SE
Oppo A37
Samsung Galaxy S7
Xiaomi Mi5
LG G5 SE
Oppo A37
Samsung Galaxy S7
Xiaomi Mi5
Size
73.9 mm • 149.4 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.0 mm • 143.1 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 142.4 mm • 7.9 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 156 g 140 g 152 g 129 g
Usable surface 70 % 67 % 72 % 73 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic, Glass, Metal
Resistance - - IP68 -
Colors
Black

Gold

Silver

Pink

Gray
Gold

Rose-gold
Black

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.3" 5" 5.1" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS • JDI
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 554 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 576 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • 3D Arc Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • 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?
7.5
--
7.3
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.2
--
9.1
9.5
Is it comfortable?
8.4
--
9.0
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.0
--
8.9
9.1
Number of reviews
25 reviews
--
219 reviews
465 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 MediaTek MT6750 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 1.8 GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 2x Kryo 2.3 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 1.8 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 510 Arm Mali-T860 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 510MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 2 GB 4 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
79.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 39% of devices
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39.855
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 0% of devices
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188.798
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% 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 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- 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?
8.6
--
8.3
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.3
--
9.0
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.8
--
8.5
9.3
Number of reviews
25 reviews
--
219 reviews
465 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 8 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX234 Exmor RS Omnivision Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Sony IMX298 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI BRITECELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.39 µm 1.40 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" -- 1/2.5" 1/2.8"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens
--
--
--
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • 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
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
--
9.2
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
--
8.3
7.8
Quality of selfies
8.0
--
8.3
8.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
--
8.7
8.8
Number of reviews
25 reviews
--
219 reviews
465 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)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 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
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

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

 0.981 W/Kg on head
1.440 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.652 W/Kg on head
0.693 W/Kg on body 		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

 1.070 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body 		-- 1.240 W/Kg on head
1.590 W/Kg on body 		0.703 W/Kg on head
1.422 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
--
9.0
9.0
Quality of the GPS
7.1
--
8.9
8.7
And the WiFi?
8.6
--
9.0
9.1
Number of reviews
25 reviews
--
219 reviews
465 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
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2630 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No Yes Yes
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 16%
    Less than half day
  • 48%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 4%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
--
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 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
25 reviews
--
219 reviews
465 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • ColorOS 3.0 (Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 8.0 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 88%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
--
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 28%
    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?
  • 16%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
--
  • 7%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
25 reviews
--
219 reviews
465 reviews
Prices
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