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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)

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

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Compare LG Velvet 5G X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A 04Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
27Points LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A X
6.8"
POLED

1080x2460

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)

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 5A} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)} 27 Advantages LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)107%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+128GB (100GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCDvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2460 pixels188%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+395 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.8"24%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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
Android 7.1.1 Nougatvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps32 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3080 mAhvs+4300 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
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ModelRedmi Note 5AVelvet 5G UW (G900VM)
Other model names红米Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 LiteLG Velvet 5G Ultra Wideband, LMG900VM, LM-G900VM (Verizon)
Country or region availableChina
China
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiLG
Release date9/1/20175/15/2020, Announced: 5/7/2020
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)74.1 x 167.08 millimeters (2.92 x 6.58 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDP-OLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 297372 (v8)
Geekbench: 1905 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)128GB (100GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
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 / Upload150/50 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat18 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedmmWave (260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, mmWave
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 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°15mm1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8000x6000 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 registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
DTS:X 3D
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
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, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh4300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered9W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby264 hours (11 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
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: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose
• 450-nits brightness
• MIUI 8.0
• Colors: Black, Silver, White, Sunset, Green, Red, Pink
• Detachable LG Dual-Screen (optional)

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5ALG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.61W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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