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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) vs LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)

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

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Compare LG Nexus 5 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) 20Points
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X
4.95"
IPS+

1080x1920

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)

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 Note 5 (64GB/6GB)} 20 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) vs Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)} 7 Advantages LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)6%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+5.99"21%
Larger screen
vs4.95"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/2.55" inches25%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.2" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh74%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)39%
Lighter
403 PPIvs+445 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

20 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD / TFT Super IPS+
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+13 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
ModelRedmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Other model names红米Note 5 AI MEC7S, MEG7S, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual CameraLG Google Nexus 5 D820, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D820 USA
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong KongTaiwan
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiLG
Release date3/1/201811/1/2013
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super IPS+
Screen size5.99" inches4.95" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI445 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps150/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12
China version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Taiwan version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
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 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+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered30mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
• 2.5D glass screen edge
• 18:9 ratio screen
• MIUI 9
• Silicone case included
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot
• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Qi Wireless charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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