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Apple iPhone 5s
CDMAA1533
Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 75.5 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | |
| iOS 8.x, 7.x | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2013-09-10 | 2013-10-31 |
| 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 3.95 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black, Gold and Gray | Black, Red and White |
| Aluminium | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 205.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4 inches | 5 inches |
| 640 x 1136 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 326 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| 64-bit Cyclone ARMv8 (Dual-Core 1300 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 29.00mm focal length | 30.40mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor | 0.31 inches (1/3.2") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 8.69 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1570mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 250 hours standby time 10 hours talk time | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 3.36 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 5 has a global score of 76, which is slightly better than the iPhone 5s's 75.5 score. The Google Nexus 5 construction is thicker and heavier than the iPhone 5s. The Google Nexus 5 has Android 4.4.3 OS, and iPhone 5s works with iOS 8.x OS. Google Nexus 5 and Apple iPhone 5s both count with similar processing units, because although the Google Nexus 5 has a slower graphics co-processor running at 450 MHz and a 32 bits processing unit instead of 64-bits, it also counts with more RAM memory and 2 more cores.
Google Nexus 5 counts with a bit sharper screen than iPhone 5s, because it has more pixels per display inch, a way higher resolution of 1920 x 1080px and a bigger display. IPhone 5s features a much better storage for applications and games than Google Nexus 5, because it has 32 GB more internal memory.
Google Nexus 5 counts with a much longer battery lifetime than iPhone 5s, because it has a 2300mAh battery capacity against 1570mAh. IPhone 5s features a slightly better camera than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition, a same resolution back facing camera and the same video frame rate, the iPhone 5s also has a bigger aperture for better captures in poorly lited environments and a larger back camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors.
Although Google Nexus 5 is a better device, it is way more expensive than iPhone 5s, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the iPhone 5s. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy the iPhone 5s, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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