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Sony Xperia Z1
T-Mobile 32 GBZ1S
Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 72.8 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 4.4.4 | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2013-09-04 | 2013-10-31 |
| 5.74 x 2.91 x 0.34 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.71 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Black, Red and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 239.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 441 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.56 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 30.40mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.31 inches (1/3.2") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.8 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 600 hours standby time 15 hours talk time | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 5 has a general score of 76, which is a little bit better than Xperia Z1's overall score of 72.8. These devices use Android operating system, but the Google Nexus 5 has 4.4.3 version while Xperia Z1 has Android 4.4.4 version. The Google Nexus 5 body has the same thickness than the Xperia Z1, but it is somewhat lighter.
The Xperia Z1 and the Google Nexus 5 both count with similar screens, both have a display with the same size, a better pixel quantity per screen inch and exactly the same resolution of 1920 x 1080px. The Google Nexus 5 features just a little better processing power than Xperia Z1. Both have 2 GB of RAM memory, a 450 MHz graphics processor and 4 processing cores.
Sony Xperia Z1 counts with much more memory for games and applications than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have exactly the same internal memory capacity, the Sony Xperia Z1 also has an external memory card slot that admits a maximum of 64 GB. The Xperia Z1 takes a little bit better videos and photos than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same 1920x1080 video quality, the Xperia Z1 also has a way bigger back camera sensor taking lot higher quality photos, a lot better resolution camera in the back and a larger aperture for better captures and video in low light situations.
The Xperia Z1 counts with better battery lifetime than Google Nexus 5, because it has a 3000mAh battery size against 2300mAh.
Although Google Nexus 5 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Sony Xperia Z1, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Sony Xperia Z1. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy the Google Nexus 5, but if you don't you can save some dollars and get the Sony Xperia Z1, resigning some specs and features.
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