LG Nexus 5
#2473
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
#1061Category Breakdown
LG Nexus 5
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
Performance
60.774.4
Camera
47.462.3
Display
76.358.9
Battery
81.437.3
Build
86.979.9
Connectivity
62.660.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
48.663.6
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP, f/2.4, 1/6", 1.9µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 720p/1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White, Red
Black, Champagne Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.92 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass