LG V10
#3432
Xiaomi Mi 5
#3912Category Breakdown
LG V10
Xiaomi Mi 5
Performance
57.954.3
Camera
50.050.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
80.079.8
Overall
58.557.4
Summary
- The LG V10 features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density compared to the Xiaomi Mi 5's 5.15-inch display at 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the V10 is powered by the Snapdragon 808 chipset, while the Mi 5 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 820, offering better efficiency and graphics performance.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the Mi 5 includes a 4 MP front camera for selfies, whereas the V10 lacks a front camera.
- Battery capacity is the same at 3000 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging but lacking wireless charging.
- The V10 has a heavier build with a stainless steel frame, while the Mi 5 is lighter and features an aluminum frame, both using Gorilla Glass 4.
- Software-wise, the V10 runs Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 7.0, while the Mi 5 starts with Android 6.0 and can be upgraded to 8.0, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG V10
Xiaomi Mi 5
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
Versions: H960 (Global market); H960A (Europe, LATAM); H960AR (Argentina); H960TR (Turkey); H960YK (Israel); H961S (Russia, Kazakhstan); H961N (Hong Kong); H962 (Taiwan); H968 (China); H900 (AT&T), H901 (T-Mobile), VS990 (Verizon)
Pro and Prime editions are China exclusive
Display
Size
5.7"
5.15"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
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 418
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM (Standard), 64GB 3GB RAM (Prime), 128GB 4GB RAM (Pro)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.6", OIS
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
Front Camera
N/A
4 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2, 50% in 40 min
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.6 x 79.3 x 8.6 mm (6.28 x 3.12 x 0.34 in)
144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3 mm (5.69 x 2.72 x 0.29 in)
Weight
192 g
129 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, stainless steel/plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Black, Luxe White, Modern Beige, Ocean Blue, Opal Blue
Black, White, Gold, Ceramic
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 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
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 10
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes