LG G2
#3146
Xiaomi Mi 5
#2358Category Breakdown
LG G2
Xiaomi Mi 5
Performance
61.067.3
Camera
66.281.5
Display
69.658.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
82.795.5
Connectivity
64.570.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.449.7
Summary
- The LG G2 features a 5.2-inch True HD-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 5 has a slightly smaller 5.15-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the G2 is powered by the Snapdragon 800 chipset, whereas the Mi 5 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 820, providing better overall efficiency and graphics performance.
- The camera on the Mi 5 is superior, offering a 16 MP rear sensor with 4-axis OIS compared to the G2's 13 MP sensor with standard OIS, and it can record 4K video.
- Both phones have a 3000 mAh battery, but the Mi 5 supports faster 18W charging.
- Build quality differs as the G2 has a plastic back and frame, while the Mi 5 features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, making it lighter and more premium.
- Software-wise, the G2 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to Lollipop), while the Mi 5 comes with Marshmallow and is upgradable to Oreo, offering a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G2
Xiaomi Mi 5
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
Versions: D800 (AT&T); D802 (Europe); D801 (T-Mobile); D802TA (Australia); D803 (Canada); VS980 (Verizon); LS980 (Sprint)
Pro and Prime editions are China exclusive
Display
Size
5.2"
5.15"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.36 GHz Kryo) - Standard editionQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Prime & Pro edition
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM (Standard), 64GB 3GB RAM (Prime), 128GB 4GB RAM (Pro)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm (5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3 mm (5.69 x 2.72 x 0.29 in)
Weight
143 g
129 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gold
Black, White, Gold, Ceramic
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
0.38 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer