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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 76 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 4.4.3 | Android 5.1 |
| 2013-10-31 | 2015-06-16 |
| 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches | 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches |
| 4.59 ounces | 5.64 ounces |
| Black, Red and White | Black and White |
| -- | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 480.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 441 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 20.70 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 30.40mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.31 inches (1/3.2") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 8.47 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.24 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xperia Z4v is a bit better than the Google Nexus 5, with a 78.8 score against 76. The Xperia Z4v is a heavier phone than the Google Nexus 5, but both of them are 0.34inches thick. Both phones in this comparison work with Android OS (operating system), but the Xperia Z4v has the newer 5.1 version and Google Nexus 5 has Android 4.4.3.
Xperia Z4v counts with a bit superior processor than Google Nexus 5, because it has 1 GB more RAM memory, 4 more cpu cores and a much better GPU running at 600 MHz. The Xperia Z4v has a little sharper screen than Google Nexus 5, because it has a quite larger display, a higher 2560 x 1440px resolution and a greater display pixels density.
Xperia Z4v takes way better pictures and videos than Google Nexus 5, because it has a lot bigger sensor taking more light and vivid colors, a lot higher 3840x2160 video quality, a bigger camera aperture and a camera in the back with much more MP. The Xperia Z4v has much more memory for applications and games than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have exactly the same 32 GB internal storage, the Xperia Z4v also has a slot for external memory cards that admits up to 128 GB.
The Sony Xperia Z4v features improved battery performance than Google Nexus 5, because it has a 3000mAh battery capacity.
The Sony Xperia Z4v not only is the best phones between the ones we are comparing here, but it's also a bargain compared to others, making it an easy decision.
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