Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) vs LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs LG Nexus 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
13
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.95"
IPS+
IPS+
1080x1920
8
MP
MP
1.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB)
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21 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 19 Common items in both devices |
| TFT IPS LCD / TFT Super IPS+ |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| Full HD (1920x1080) |
| 4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
| +12 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| Model | Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi 9 M2004J19C | LG Google Nexus 5 D820, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D820 USA |
| Country or region available |  China |  USA |
| Brand | Xiaomi | LG |
| Release date | 6/10/2020 | 11/1/2013 |
| Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in) | 69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in) |
| Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT Super IPS+ |
| Screen size | 6.53" inches | 4.95" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 445 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 400nits[typ] | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| User Interface | MIUI 12 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 201829 (v8) Geekbench: 1325 (v5.1) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (12GB available) |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,4,5,17,19,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41) |
| 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+, TD-LTE, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm lens | 30mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/3.2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/6" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 3.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro-B USB SlimPort |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + 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 | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5020 mAh | 2300 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 31 hours (1.3 days) | 17 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 300 hours (12.5 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| 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: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue • 10W charger included | • Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Qi Wireless charging |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi 9 (128GB/4GB) | LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.913W/kg (head), 0.999W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.711W/kg (head), 1.059W/kg (body) | feature not registered |