LG V10
#2795
Xiaomi Mi 5
#2358Category Breakdown
LG V10
Xiaomi Mi 5
Performance
63.067.3
Camera
83.281.5
Display
60.458.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
73.895.5
Connectivity
64.270.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.149.7
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
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, f/1.8, 1/2.6", OIS
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Space Black, Luxe White, Modern Beige, Ocean Blue, Opal Blue
Black, White, Gold, Ceramic
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.38 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer