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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 71.6 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2020-01-20 | 2013-10-31 |
| 5.81 x 2.79 x 0.33 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.33 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Red | Black, Red and White |
| Plastic and Plastic | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 100.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5 inches |
| 1520 x 720 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 295 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.4 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 1950 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 505 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.44 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 30.40mm focal length |
| 0.32 inches (1/3.1") sensor | 0.31 inches (1/3.2") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) 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 (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 5 has an overall score of 76, which is slightly better than the Galaxy A01's 71.6 score. Even though the Google Nexus 5 is notably older and just a little bit thicker than the Galaxy A01, it's design is still somewhat lighter. Both phones in our current comparison work with Android operating system, but the Google Nexus 5 has a newer 4.4.3 version and Galaxy A01 has Android 11.
The Google Nexus 5 features a little bit better performance than Galaxy A01, because although it has a lower number of cores , and they both have 2 GB of RAM, the Google Nexus 5 also counts with an extra graphics co-processor. Google Nexus 5 has a much sharper display than Galaxy A01, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a higher 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and a better pixel count in each inch of screen.
The Galaxy A01 captures just a bit better pictures and videos than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same (Full HD) video quality, the Galaxy A01 also has a camera with way more MP, a larger sensor capturing better quality videos and photos and a bigger aperture for better images and video in poorly lited situations.
Samsung Galaxy A01 features a way bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Google Nexus 5, because although it has only 16 GB internal memory capacity, it also counts with a slot for an external memory card that holds a maximum of 512 GB. The Galaxy A01 has improved battery performance than Google Nexus 5, because it has 3000mAh of battery capacity instead of 2300mAh.
Although Google Nexus 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Galaxy A01, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy A01. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get the Galaxy A01, and give up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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