LG Nexus 5
#3127
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
#2251Category Breakdown
LG Nexus 5
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
Performance
54.362.5
Camera
46.647.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
61.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.261.4
Summary
- The LG Nexus 5 features a compact build with a glass front and plastic back, while the Xiaomi Mi Max 4 has a larger aluminum body with Gorilla Glass 5.
- The Nexus 5's 4.95-inch True HD IPS+ display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the Mi Max 4's 7.2-inch IPS LCD display has a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the Mi Max 4 utilizes a more recent Snapdragon 660 with options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Nexus 5 featuring an 8 MP rear camera and the Mi Max 4 boasting a 48 MP rear camera, allowing for higher quality images and 4K video recording.
- Battery life is also a notable difference, as the Nexus 5 has a 2300 mAh battery compared to the Mi Max 4's substantial 5800 mAh capacity, supporting longer usage times.
- Software-wise, the Nexus 5 runs on an older version of Android, upgradable to 6.0, while the Mi Max 4 operates on Android 9.0 with MIUI 11, providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Nexus 5
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
General
Release Date
2013
N/A
Announced
2013
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
4.95"
7.2"
Type
True HD IPS+
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
1080 x 2310 pixels (~354 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 512
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Front Camera
1.3 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP, f/2.4, 1/6", 1.9µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 720p/1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
5800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
N/A
Weight
130 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Black, Champagne Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes