Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 72.4 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | LG |
| Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2017-03-03 | 2016-03-31 |
| 5.69 x 2.74 x 0.28 inches | 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches |
| 4.76 ounces | 5.61 ounces |
| Black, Gold and Pink | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | Metal |
| $ 218.00 | $ 499.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.3 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 554 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Xiaomi Surge S1 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Mali-T860 MP4 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.18 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| -- | 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 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.24 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 5.4 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2860mAh Li - Ion Battery | 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 4.88 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, 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 an overall score of 76.1, which is a bit better than Xiaomi Mi 5c's global score of 72.4. These devices come with Android operating system, but LG G5 has the newer 8.0 Oreo version while Xiaomi Mi 5c has Android 7.1 Nougat version, so it gives you some nice extra features. Although it's the best cellphone in our current comparison, the LG G5 construction is older, a little bit thicker and heavier than Xiaomi Mi 5c.
The Xiaomi Mi 5c has just a bit better processing power than LG G5, because although it has less RAM, it also counts with a larger number of 2200 MHz cores. The LG G5 features a bit sharper screen than Xiaomi Mi 5c, because it has a quite larger display, a higher 1440 x 2560px resolution and a better pixel quantity in each inch of display.
LG G5 has just a bit better camera than Xiaomi Mi 5c, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same (4K) video definition, the LG G5 also has a much higher resolution camera in the back and a larger camera aperture. LG G5 features a very superior memory to store more apps and games than Xiaomi Mi 5c, because although it has 0 less internal memory capacity, it also counts with an external memory card slot that admits up to 1,95 TB.
Xiaomi Mi 5c counts with just a bit better battery duration than LG G5, because it has a 2860mAh battery capacity against 2800mAh.
Although LG G5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xiaomi Mi 5c, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Xiaomi Mi 5c. If you are trying to save some money, you can buy the Xiaomi Mi 5c, giving up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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