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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 78.3 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| -- | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2017-09-19 | 2013-10-31 |
| 5.83 x 2.87 x 0.29 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.50 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Pink and Silver | Black, Red and White |
| Aluminum | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 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 | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 30.40mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 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 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.45 | 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 | Micro SIM |
| 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2700mAh Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 4.64 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xperia XZ1 has an overall score of 78.3, which is just a bit better than the Google Nexus 5's 76 global score. Although Xperia XZ1 is somewhat heavier than Google Nexus 5, it's somewhat thinner and also noticeably newer. The Google Nexus 5 features a better looking display than Sony Xperia XZ1, because although it has a little smaller display, and they both have the same exact 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, the Google Nexus 5 also counts with a bit higher display pixels density.
Xperia XZ1 features a superior memory for games and applications than Google Nexus 5, because it has a SD memory card expansion slot that supports up to 1,95 TB and more internal storage. The Sony Xperia XZ1 counts with a little better performance than Google Nexus 5, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processing unit, it also counts with 2 GB more RAM memory and a larger number of cores.
Xperia XZ1 counts with a very superior camera than Google Nexus 5, because it has a lot bigger back camera sensor shooting lot better quality photos and videos, a back facing camera with a much better resolution, a bigger aperture to capture better low light captures and videos and a much better 3840x2160 (4K) video definition.
The Xperia XZ1 features a little longer battery duration than Google Nexus 5, because it has a 2700mAh battery capacity.
Although Sony Xperia XZ1 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Google Nexus 5, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Nexus 5. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy Google Nexus 5, letting go some specs and features, but you will get the most with your budget.
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