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Xiaomi Redmi 7 (16GB) vs LG G5 (VS987)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 7 vs LG G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G5 X Xiaomi Redmi 7 (16GB) 08Points
6.26"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
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!

Redmi 7 (16GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7 (16GB) vs G5 (VS987)} 19 Advantages LG G5 (VS987)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6.26"18%
Larger screen
vs5.3"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)144%
More internal storage for applications and files
180 grams (6.3 ounces)vs+159 grams (5.57 ounces)13%
Lighter
8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)10%
Thinner
720x1520 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
269 PPIvs+554 PPI106%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP71%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
(front) 8MP
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
ModelRedmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 7 (16GB + 2GB RAM), Xiaomi oncliteVerizon LG G5 VS987, LG VS987
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiLG
Release date3/1/20193/31/2016
Depth8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)75.58 x 158.73 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in)73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.26" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI554 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 725MhzQualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Global)CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version (M1810F6LG, M1810F6LI, M1810F6LH):
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
China version (M1810F6LE):
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version (M1810F6LG, M1810F6LI, M1810F6LH):
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
China version (M1810F6LE):
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Lunar Red, Eclipse Black, Comet Blue
• 19:9 display ratio
• 450nit display brightness
• MIUI 9
• 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

Redmi 7 (16GB)LG G5 (VS987)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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