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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 76 | 84.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | |
| Android 4.4.3 | Android 11 |
| 2013-10-31 | 2021-08-19 |
| 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches | 6.65 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 4.59 ounces | 7.05 ounces |
| Black, Red and White | Nebula Blue |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 480.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 6.8 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 2460 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 441 pixels per inch | 395 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SM7325 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor | Kryo 670 Prime, 64-bit, 6 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 642L GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.8 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 108.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 30.40mm focal length | -- |
| 0.31 inches (1/3.2") sensor | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (920 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.47 | 12.1 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.1 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 5000mAh Nano SIM Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.24 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Motorola Edge (2021) is much better than the Google Nexus 5, having a score of 84.6 against 76. Both of these devices work with Android OS (operating system), but Motorola Edge (2021) has an older 11 version and Google Nexus 5 has Android 4.4.3 version. Motorola Edge (2021) is a notably newer cellphone than Google Nexus 5, although it is a little thicker and extremely heavier.
Motorola Edge (2021) counts with a bit more powerful CPU than Google Nexus 5, because although it has doesn't have a GPU, it also counts with a higher number of cores and 4 GB more RAM memory. The Google Nexus 5 has a more vivid display than Motorola Edge (2021), because although it has a bit lower 1920 x 1080px resolution and a really smaller screen, it also counts with a bit higher count of pixels per inch of screen.
The Motorola Edge (2021) features much more memory capacity for games and applications than Google Nexus 5, because it has 128 GB internal storage capacity. Motorola Edge (2021) counts with a really longer battery duration than Google Nexus 5, because it has a 5000mAh battery size against 2300mAh. Motorola Edge (2021) shoots much better videos and photos than Google Nexus 5, because it has a way higher 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, a way bigger aperture to capture better photos and videos in low light situations and a camera in the back with much more MP.
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