LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)

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Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 5X vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 10:13 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:05 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12.4
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) Compare LG Nexus 5X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)

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!

16 Advantages LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+424 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	295 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
5.2"	vs	+5.45"5% Larger screen
(back) 12.4MP	vs	+(back) 13MP3% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (10GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) 5MP

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Other model names	Google Nexus 5X, LG H790, LG Bullhead	红米6A, Xiaomi 6A 2GB RAM + 16GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cactus
Country or region available	USA, Mexico	China, Hong Kong
Brand	LG	Xiaomi
Release date	10/20/2015	6/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.6 x 147 millimeters (2.86 x 5.79 in)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	PowerVR GE8300
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25,26,29)	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Back camera (main camera)	12.4 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4056x3046 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	feature not registered
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black, White, Light blue • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • Sony IMX377 sensor camera • Laser autofocus camera • 1.55µm pixel size • Fast charging: up to 3h40min of use in 10min	• Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)	Redmi 6A (16GB China)
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