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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 75.8 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | |
| Android 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2016-09-01 | 2013-10-31 |
| 6.14 x 2.98 x 0.28 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black, Gold and Gray | Black, Red and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 250.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 534 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.6 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 21.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 30.40mm focal length |
| -- | 0.31 inches (1/3.2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.01 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 5.5 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 5.44 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Nexus 5 has an overall score of 76, which is a bit better than the Motorola Moto Z Force's score of 75.8. The Google Nexus 5 body is notably lighter than Motorola Moto Z Force, but it's somewhat thicker and was released 3 years before. Both of these devices have Android OS (Operating System), but Google Nexus 5 has an older 4.4.3 version while Motorola Moto Z Force has Android 7.0 Nougat.
Google Nexus 5 features just a bit better performance than Moto Z Force, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM, and they both have 4 cpu cores, the Google Nexus 5 also counts with an additional graphics processor. The Google Nexus 5 counts with a bit more vivid display than Moto Z Force, although it has a bit smaller screen, a little bit lower pixel number in each inch of display and a way worse 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Motorola Moto Z Force features a superior storage to install applications and games than Google Nexus 5, because it has a SD extension slot that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB and 32 GB more internal storage capacity. The Motorola Moto Z Force features a way better battery life than Google Nexus 5, because it has a 3500mAh battery size.
Moto Z Force counts with a much better camera than Google Nexus 5, because it has a lot better video definition, a back facing camera with lot more megapixels and a lot larger aperture to take better captures and videos in low-light environments.
Although Google Nexus 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Moto Z Force, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Moto Z Force. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get Moto Z Force, giving up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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