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| Global Score | |
| 76.4 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | LG |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2016-09-29 | 2016-03-31 |
| 5.73 x 2.77 x 0.32 inches | 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 5.61 ounces |
| Gold, Gray, Pink and Silver | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | Metal |
| $ 345.00 | $ 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 |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9 | 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 | |
| 12.00 MP + 4.00 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 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 5.2 | 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
Xiaomi Mi 5s has a global score of 76.4, which is slightly better than LG G5's 76.1 score. Although the Xiaomi Mi 5s and LG G5 were released only 6 months apart, the Xiaomi Mi 5s construction is a little bit thicker but a little lighter. Both phones in this review work with Android OS, but Xiaomi Mi 5s has an older 6.0 Marshmallow version while LG G5 has Android 8.0 Oreo.
LG G5 counts with a screen that is just as good as the Xiaomi Mi 5s one, although the LG G5 also has a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560, a quite larger screen and a higher number of pixels per display inch. LG G5 features a much bigger storage capacity to install games and applications than Xiaomi Mi 5s, because although it has 0 less internal memory, it also counts with an external SD slot that supports up to 1,95 TB.
The LG G5 has a processor that's very similar to Xiaomi Mi 5s's processing unit, both have a 4 GB RAM and a Quad-Core processing unit. LG G5 counts with a little bit better camera than Xiaomi Mi 5s, because although it has a smaller back camera sensor taking lower quality images, and they both have the same video definition and the same video frame rate, the LG G5 also counts with a back-facing camera with a way better resolution and a bigger aperture to capture better low light captures and videos.
The Xiaomi Mi 5s has a bit superior battery life than LG G5, because it has a 3200mAh battery size.
The Xiaomi Mi 5s is not only the best phones in this comparison, but it's also by far the cheapest one, which makes it a no doubt choice.
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