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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 71.9 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2018-06-07 | 2013-10-31 |
| 6.03 x 3.00 x 0.34 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 6.38 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Red and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 240.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5 inches |
| 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7884 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Mali-T830 MP1 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.73 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 9.44 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 30.40mm focal length |
| -- | 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 |
| 9.02 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G) and LTE (4G) | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 5.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3300mAh Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 5.28 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 5 is a bit better than Galaxy J7 V (2018), with a 76 score against 71.9. The Google Nexus 5 body has the same thickness than the Galaxy J7 V (2018), but it's extremely lighter. These devices come with Android OS (operating system), but the Google Nexus 5 has older 4.4.3 version and Galaxy J7 V (2018) has Android 8.0 Oreo.
Google Nexus 5 has just a bit better processing power than Samsung Galaxy J7 V (2018), because although it has 4 less cpu cores , and they both have a 2 GB RAM, the Google Nexus 5 also counts with a graphics processor. Google Nexus 5 has a much better screen than Galaxy J7 V (2018), because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with a way better resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a much better pixel density.
Galaxy J7 V (2018) has much more memory for apps and games than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have exactly the same 32 GB internal storage, the Galaxy J7 V (2018) also has an external memory card slot that supports up to 400 GB. The Galaxy J7 V (2018) shoots a little bit better photographs and videos than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same video definition, the Galaxy J7 V (2018) also has a much bigger aperture for better captures and video in poorly lited environments and a way better 13 MP resolution back camera.
Galaxy J7 V (2018) counts with a much better battery performance than Google Nexus 5, because it has 3300mAh of battery capacity against 2300mAh.
Although Google Nexus 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Galaxy J7 V (2018), and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy J7 V (2018). If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get the Galaxy J7 V (2018), giving up a couple features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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