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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 76.2 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Android 10 | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2020-09-02 | 2013-10-31 |
| 6.64 x 3.07 x 0.38 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 7.76 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Sonic silver | Black, Red and White |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) and Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 579.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 5 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 385 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 650 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 | |
| 64.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 30.40mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.31 inches (1/3.2") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (15 fps) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (480 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 12.32 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, 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 |
| 10.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh 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 | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Nubia Red Magic 5S is just a bit better than Google Nexus 5, getting a 76.2 score against 76. Both of these phones use Android OS (operating system), but the nubia Red Magic 5S has the older 10 version and Google Nexus 5 has Android 4.4.3. Nubia Red Magic 5S's construction is extremely newer, but incredibly heavier and somewhat thicker than the Google Nexus 5.
The Google Nexus 5 has a slightly better screen than nubia Red Magic 5S, because although it has a much smaller screen and a bit lower 1920 x 1080 resolution, it also counts with a quite greater pixels number per screen inch. Nubia Red Magic 5S features a bit better performance than Google Nexus 5, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processor, it also counts with 6 GB more RAM and a higher number of cores.
Nubia Red Magic 5S takes a lot better videos and photos than Google Nexus 5, because it has a lot higher 7680x4320 video quality, a lot bigger back-facing camera sensor shooting lot higher quality pictures and videos, a lot larger aperture to take better low light captures and a much more megapixels back facing camera.
The nubia Red Magic 5S features a very superior storage capacity for applications and games than Google Nexus 5, because it has 128 GB internal memory capacity. Nubia Red Magic 5S features a superior battery performance than Google Nexus 5, because it has a 96 percent greater battery capacity.
Although nubia Red Magic 5S is a better device, it costs more than Google Nexus 5, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Nexus 5. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy Google Nexus 5, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your money.
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