Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 80.3 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| -- | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2015-11-02 | 2016-03-31 |
| 6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 inches | 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches |
| 6.28 ounces | 5.61 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Silver and White | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 649.00 | $ 499.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.3 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 515 pixels per inch | 554 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 430 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3450mAh Battery | 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 5.44 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 6P has an overall score of 80.3, which is just a bit better than LG G5's global score of 76.1. Google Nexus 6P's construction has the same thickness than the LG G5, but it is heavier. The Google Nexus 6P features a bit faster processing unit than LG G5, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM memory, it also counts with a greater number of cores.
The LG G5 counts with just a bit better display than Google Nexus 6P, because although it has a little smaller display, and they both have the same exact resolution of 1440 x 2560, the LG G5 also counts with a just a bit more pixels per inch of display. The LG G5 shoots just a bit better pictures and videos than Google Nexus 6P, because although it has a tinier sensor offering a lower image quality, and they both have the same video quality and the same 30 frames per second video frame rates, the LG G5 also counts with a way higher 16 mega pixels resolution back-facing camera and a larger diafragm aperture.
LG G5 counts with a lot bigger storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Google Nexus 6P, because although it has less internal storage, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB. Google Nexus 6P features longer battery duration than LG G5, because it has a 23% bigger battery capacity.
The Google Nexus 6P costs more money than LG G5, but you can get a better phone for that extra money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.