LG G2 mini (4G D625) vs Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G2 mini vs Apple iPhone 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/29/2014 5:52 PM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:42 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 5 X LG G2 mini (4G D625) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

540x960

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

2440
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Apple iPhone 5 (16GB) Compare LG G2 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1440
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G2 mini (4G D625)

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!

11 Advantages LG G2 mini (4G D625)	vs	8 Advantages Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)
+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+4.7"18% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP62% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 1.3MP7% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+2440 mAh69% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1440 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
8GB (3GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
121 grams (4.24 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)8% Lighter
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+640x1136 pixels40% Higher resolution screen
234 PPI	vs	+326 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

23 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
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Model	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Other model names	TelCel LG G2 mini D625, LG G2 mini Tegra, LG D625	iPhone 5 A1428 (GSM), A1429 (CDMA)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Apple
Release date	4/1/2014	9/21/2012, Announced: 9/12/2012
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 129.6 millimeters (2.6 x 5.1 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	121 grams (4.24 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	234 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	iOS 6.0
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	iOS 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4i Grey (28nm)	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 1 processor: 5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A9-R4 (Penta-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP60 660Mhz	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 2229
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (3GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (A1428), CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1429)
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	A1428 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1429 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 1700/2100 (Bands 1,4)	LTE Cat3 A1428 model: LTE (4, 17) A1429 CDMA model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 17) A1429 GSM model: LTE (1, 3, 5)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	33mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	35mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2440 mAh	1440 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	225 hours (9.4 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Java framework	• Colors: White, Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • HD voice • Video stabilization • Dock connector port • Panorama photo • Siri Voice Control • FaceTime • HAC (M3/T4) • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.95W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)