Huawei P9 (L09) vs LG G5 (VS987)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P9 vs LG G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/17/2017 8:44 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 11:25 PM

Compare LG G5 X Huawei P9 (L09) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points LG G5 (VS987) Compare Huawei P9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (VS987)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Huawei P9 (L09)	vs	14 Advantages LG G5 (VS987)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+6.95 millimeters (0.27 inches)11% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP1% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+3000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+554 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.3"2% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.6" inches12% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

25 Common items in both devices

32GB (23GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

(front) 8MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
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Model	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
Other model names	Huawei P9 EVA-L09 (32GB) Single-Sim, Huawei P9 Standard	Verizon LG G5 VS987, LG VS987
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, (Europe), India, Japan, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Huawei	LG
Release date	4/16/2016	3/31/2016
Depth	6.95 millimeters (0.27 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 145 millimeters (2.79 x 5.71 in)	73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	554 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 955 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)	LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.227mm1/2.9"1.25µmPDAF/Laser	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	29mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold, Gray, Silver, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Emotion UI 4.1 • Leica optics camera • Slow motion 1080p@60fps/720p@120fps • Fast battery charging: 44% in 30min	• Colors: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI • LG 360 VR supported • LG CAM Plus supported • 3D Arc Glass screen • Modular battery • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P9 (L09)	LG G5 (VS987)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered