Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 72.9 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| -- | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2016-05-23 | 2016-03-31 |
| 5.63 x 2.72 x 0.30 inches | 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.36 ounces | 5.61 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 205.00 | $ 499.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.3 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 441 pixels per inch | 554 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 8956 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A72 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Hexa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 510 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 8.82 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 8.56 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.12 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2620mAh Li - Ion Battery | 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 4.56 | 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 | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG G5 has a general score of 76.1, which is a little bit better than the Xperia X's 72.9 score. Although LG G5 and the Xperia X were only released with a few months difference, LG G5's design is just a little heavier but a bit thinner. The LG G5 features a bit faster processor than Xperia X, because although it has a lower number of cores , it also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory.
The LG G5 counts with just a bit better looking display than Xperia X, because it has a little bit bigger screen, a better 1440 x 2560 resolution and more pixels per inch of display. Xperia X shoots a bit better photos and videos than LG G5, because although it has a smaller aperture which is not nice for shooting photos and videos in low light environments, and they both have the same (Full HD) video resolution, the Xperia X also counts with a larger sensor, a much more mega pixels back camera and faster 60 frames per second video frame rate.
LG G5 features a much greater memory for applications and games than Sony Xperia X, and although they both have equal 32 GB internal memory, the LG G5 also has a slot for SD memory cards that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB. LG G5 features just a little bit longer battery duration than Xperia X, because it has a 2800mAh battery capacity.
Although LG G5 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Xperia X, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Xperia X. So if you need that extra features, you can buy the LG G5, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and get the Xperia X, giving up a couple features and specifications.
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