Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 76.1 | 84.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Apple |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | -- |
| 2016-03-31 | 2018-09-21 |
| 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches | 5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.61 ounces | 6.24 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gold, Silver and Space gray |
| Metal | Glass and Stainless steel |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 499.00 | $ 999.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.3 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2436 x 1125 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 554 pixels per inch | 463 pixels per inch |
| -- | 625 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset | Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81 (7 nm) chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | 64-bit Vortex and Tempest, 64-bit (Hexa-Core 2490 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Apple 4-core GPU GPU |
| 9 | 10.26 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 12.76 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 7.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 10.12 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery | 2659mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.8 | 4.64 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Apple iPhone XS is better than the LG G5, with a score of 84.2 against 76.1. Apple iPhone XS is a way newer phone than the LG G5, but it's somewhat heavier and a little thicker. Apple iPhone XS counts with just a bit better screen than LG G5, because although it has a little bit worse resolution of 1125 x 2436px and a quite lower pixel density, it also counts with a little bigger screen.
The iPhone XS features a better performing CPU than LG G5, and although they both have the same RAM amount, the iPhone XS also has a 64 bits CPU and a higher number of cores. LG G5 counts with a much better memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than iPhone XS, because although it has less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that supports up to 1,95 TB.
The LG G5 has a bit superior battery lifetime than iPhone XS, because it has a 5 percent more battery capacity. Apple iPhone XS captures just a bit better pictures and videos than LG G5, because although it has a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution and a way less megapixels resolution back-facing camera, and they both have a F1.8 camera aperture, the Apple iPhone XS also counts with a larger sensor shooting better quality photos and videos.
Although iPhone XS is a better device, it is way more expensive than the LG G5, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as LG G5. If you are trying to save some money, you can get the LG G5, giving up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your budget.
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