Google Pixel (1st Gen) vs LG G5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel (1st Gen) and the LG G5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | LG G5 |
|---|
| Price | $45 | $3,529 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,770 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.3 in |
| Main camera | 12.3 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 159 g |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Apr 2016 |
Summary: Google Pixel (1st Gen) is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). LG G5 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? LG G5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel (1st Gen) is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | LG G5 |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD), 554 ppi density |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Features | — | Always-on display |
Platform
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | LG G5 |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 |
| OS | — | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo |
Memory
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | LG G5 |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4 RAM | — |
| Internal Storage | 32GB or 128GB UFS 2.0 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 2TB |
| Internal | — | 32GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | LG G5 |
|---|
| Single | 12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF | — |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Color Spectrum Sensor |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Dual | — | 16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (standard), OIS, laser AF; 8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm (ultrawide), no AF |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | LG G5 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | LG G5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2770 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (PD), Fast charging (7h talk time in 15min) | 18W wired, QC3 |
Body
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | LG G5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.33 in) | 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) | 159 g (5.61 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame | Aluminum body |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Other | Water-repellent coating (not official IP rating), 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C 3.0 | — |
| Features | — | Modular design with removable bottom 'chin' |
Comms
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | LG G5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 (supports 3.0 via adapter), USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Google Pixel (1st Gen) | LG G5 |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, October 04 | February 2016 |
| Released | 2016, October 20 | — |
| Original OS | Android 7.1 (Nougat) | — |
| Last OS Update | Android 10 | — |
| Status | — | Released April 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel (1st Gen) or LG G5?
LG G5 — 2,770 mAh for the Google Pixel (1st Gen) versus 2,800 mAh for the LG G5.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel (1st Gen) or LG G5?
Google Pixel (1st Gen) — 143 g for the Google Pixel (1st Gen) versus 159 g for the LG G5.
Which is newer, Google Pixel (1st Gen) or LG G5?
Google Pixel (1st Gen) — Oct 2016 for the Google Pixel (1st Gen) versus Apr 2016 for the LG G5.
Is the Google Pixel (1st Gen) or the LG G5 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel (1st Gen) 5/10 and the LG G5 7/10.
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