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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | |
| Android 11 | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2021-09-20 | 2013-10-31 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Black, Red and White |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 5 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 396 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 30.40mm focal length |
| -- | 0.31 inches (1/3.2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.01 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 10.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 6.32 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a global score of 85.3, which is better than the Google Nexus 5's 76 overall score. Both of these devices work with Android OS, but Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has 11 version while Google Nexus 5 has Android 4.4.3 version. Even though Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is extremely heavier than the Google Nexus 5, it's a lot thinner and also a lot newer.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a little faster processor than Google Nexus 5, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processor, it also counts with a larger number of cores (and they are faster) and a larger amount of RAM. The Google Nexus 5 counts with a bit more vivid display than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has a lot worse resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a really smaller screen, it also counts with a little greater screen density.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a superior camera than Google Nexus 5, because it has a back camera with a much better 12 mega pixels resolution, a much larger aperture to capture better captures in poorly lited situations and a way better (4K) video quality. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a much better memory capacity for applications and games than Google Nexus 5, because it has more internal storage capacity.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a much longer battery duration than Google Nexus 5, because it has 4449mAh of battery capacity.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a little more expensive than the Google Nexus 5, but you can get a better phone for that few extra dollars.
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