Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs LG G Pro 2 (D838)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs LG G Pro 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2017 8:13 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:54 PM

Compare LG G Pro 2 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points LG G Pro 2 (D838) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS+

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G Pro 2 (D838)

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!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A	vs	13 Advantages LG G Pro 2 (D838)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+373 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.9"7% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3080 mAh	vs	+3200 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices

16GB (10GB available)

TFT IPS LCD / TFT Super IPS+

16 million

(back) 13MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Other model names	红米Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite	Phablet LG Optimus G Pro 2, LG D838, LG B1
Country or region available	China	(Global, International), China, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Xiaomi	LG
Release date	9/1/2017	3/18/2014
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)	81.9 x 157.9 millimeters (3.22 x 6.22 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	373 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB v2 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
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	150/50 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, MKV, XviD	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	S-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-47TH
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	14 hours
Standby	264 hours (11 days)	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose • 450-nits brightness • MIUI 8.0	• Colors: Titan, White, Silver, Burgundy • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UI • LG Knock Code • Slow motion 720p@120fps • Dolby mobile sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 5A	LG G Pro 2 (D838)
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