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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 73 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.3 |
| -- | 2013-10-31 |
| 5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Black, Red and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 441 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 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 |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.24 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 690 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, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Nexus 5 is a bit better than the Sony Xperia Z2a, having a general score of 76 against 73. Google Nexus 5 is a way thinner and much lighter phone than the Sony Xperia Z2a. Both devices in this review come with Android operating system, but the Google Nexus 5 has the newer 4.4.3 version while Sony Xperia Z2a has Android 4.4.2, giving you lots of additional features.
Sony Xperia Z2a and Google Nexus 5 have quite similar screens, they have the same exact resolution of 1920 x 1080px, a higher pixel count per display inch and a screen with the same size. Google Nexus 5 features a processor that's very similar to Sony Xperia Z2a's CPU, and although the Google Nexus 5 has a lower amount of RAM memory, they both have a 450 megahertz graphics processing unit and 4 cpu cores.
Xperia Z2a has a better storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Google Nexus 5, because although it has 0 less internal memory, it also counts with an external memory card slot that allows up to 128 GB. The Sony Xperia Z2a features better battery duration than Google Nexus 5, because it has a 30 percent bigger battery size.
The Sony Xperia Z2a has a little bit better camera than Google Nexus 5, because it has a back camera with a much higher 20.7 mega pixels resolution, a lot bigger sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a way better (4K) video definition.
Although Google Nexus 5 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Xperia Z2a, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Xperia Z2a. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Xperia Z2a, and give up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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