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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 79 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2018-04-05 | 2013-10-31 |
| 5.31 x 2.56 x 0.48 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Red and White |
| Aluminum and Plastic | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 483 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| 700 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.54 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 11.34 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 5.00 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 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.67 | 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, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2870mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 4.88 | 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 Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is a bit better than Google Nexus 5, with a score of 79 against 76. Although the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is newer than the Google Nexus 5, it is heavier and way thicker. Both phones in this comparison review work with Android OS, but Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact has newer 8.0 Oreo version while Google Nexus 5 has Android 4.4.3, so it gives you lots of additional features.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact counts with just a bit better processing power than Google Nexus 5, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processor, it also counts with more processing cores and more RAM memory. Google Nexus 5 counts with a screen that's very similar to Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact's display, and although the Google Nexus 5 has a just a little lower screen pixels density and a bit lower 1920 x 1080 resolution, they both have a display of the same size.
Xperia XZ2 Compact counts with a much better camera than Google Nexus 5, because it has a lot better 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, a way bigger back-facing camera sensor shooting way better quality pictures, a bigger aperture for better low light images and videos and a back-facing camera with a much better resolution.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact features a superior memory capacity to store more games and applications than Google Nexus 5, because it has 64 GB internal memory capacity and a slot for an external memory card that holds a maximum of 400 GB. The Xperia XZ2 Compact features superior battery lifetime than Google Nexus 5, because it has 2870mAh of battery capacity instead of 2300mAh.
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