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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 74.8 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 5.0, 4.4 | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2014-02-12 | 2013-10-31 |
| 6.22 x 3.22 x 0.33 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 6.07 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black, Gray, Red and White | Black, Red and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.9 inches | 5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 373 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.56 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 29.22mm focal length | 30.40mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.31 inches (1/3.2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 9.46 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3200mAh Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 5.2 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 5 is just a bit better than LG G Pro 2, getting a 76 score against 74.8. Although Google Nexus 5 and LG G Pro 2 were released with only a few months difference, the Google Nexus 5 body is a lot lighter but also a little thicker than LG G Pro 2. These devices use Android OS (operating system), but Google Nexus 5 has 4.4.3 version while LG G Pro 2 has Android 5.0 version.
The Google Nexus 5 counts with a bit sharper screen than LG G Pro 2, because although it has a quite smaller display, and they both have the same resolution of 1920 x 1080, the Google Nexus 5 also counts with a just a bit better pixel quantity in each display inch. Google Nexus 5 features a processing unit that's very similar to the LG G Pro 2 one, and although the Google Nexus 5 has less RAM, they both have a 450 MHz GPU and a Quad-Core CPU.
The LG G Pro 2 counts with a much greater storage capacity to store more apps and games than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have exactly the same 32 GB internal memory, the LG G Pro 2 also has a SD memory slot that supports a maximum of 64 GB. The LG G Pro 2 has a much better battery life than Google Nexus 5, because it has a 39 percent larger battery size.
LG G Pro 2 features a much better camera than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have a F2.4 camera aperture, the LG G Pro 2 also has a way higher video resolution, a camera in the back with much more mega pixels and a bigger sensor taking more light and vivid colors.
Although Google Nexus 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than LG G Pro 2, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the LG G Pro 2. If you are trying to save some money, you can buy LG G Pro 2, giving up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your budget.
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