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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | |
| Android 10 | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2020-09-10 | 2013-10-31 |
| 7.36 x 5.72 x 0.19 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 8.82 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Glacier | Black, Red and White |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.1 inches | 5 inches |
| 2700 x 1800 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 401 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 640 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 | |
| 11.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 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 |
| 8.91 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3577mAh Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 5.52 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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
The Microsoft Surface Duo is just a bit better than Google Nexus 5, with a global score of 78.8 against 76. These phones use Android operating system, but Microsoft Surface Duo has older 10 version while Google Nexus 5 has Android 4.4.3 version. The Microsoft Surface Duo is a much newer and notably thinner device than the Google Nexus 5, but it's noticeably heavier.
Microsoft Surface Duo counts with a bit better processing unit than Google Nexus 5, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics co-processor, it also counts with a higher number of cores and 4 GB more RAM memory. The Google Nexus 5 has a more vivid screen than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has a way worse 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and a really smaller screen, it also counts with a just a little greater display density.
Microsoft Surface Duo features a much bigger memory capacity to store more games and applications than Google Nexus 5, because it has more internal storage. Microsoft Surface Duo has just a bit better camera than Google Nexus 5, because it has a camera with way more megapixels, a way higher 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and a larger diafragm aperture to capture better low light photography.
The Microsoft Surface Duo features a really longer battery life than Google Nexus 5, because it has a 3577mAh battery capacity.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 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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