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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 73.7 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 5.0 | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2015-05-26 | 2013-10-31 |
| 5.76 x 2.83 x 0.27 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.08 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black, Brown, Green and White | Black, Red and White |
| Glass; metal | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 170.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Single-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 430 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.12 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 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 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.45 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2930mAh Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 590 hours standby time 17 hours talk time | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 4.88 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | 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 has a global score of 76, which is a little bit better than the Sony Xperia Z3+'s score of 73.7. The Google Nexus 5 construction is just a little bit lighter than Sony Xperia Z3+, but it is a lot thicker and was released about 19 months before. Both of these devices work with Android OS (operating system), but the Google Nexus 5 has older 4.4.3 version while Sony Xperia Z3+ has Android 5.0 version.
The Google Nexus 5 features a better performance than Sony Xperia Z3+, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM, it also counts with an extra graphics co-processor and a higher number of cores. The Google Nexus 5 counts with just a bit better looking screen than Sony Xperia Z3+, because although it has a quite smaller display, and they both have the same exact 1920 x 1080 resolution, the Google Nexus 5 also counts with a just a bit higher screen pixel density.
Xperia Z3+ features a greater camera than Google Nexus 5, because it has a much higher 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, a camera in the back with way more MP, a bigger camera aperture to take better photography in poorly lited situations and a way larger back-facing camera sensor which offers a much higher image and video quality.
The Sony Xperia Z3+ counts with a much better storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have the same 32 GB internal memory, the Sony Xperia Z3+ also has a SD memory card expansion slot that admits a maximum of 128 GB. The Sony Xperia Z3+ counts with better battery performance than Google Nexus 5, because it has a 27% bigger battery capacity.
Although Google Nexus 5 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Xperia Z3+, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Xperia Z3+. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy Xperia Z3+, letting go a couple features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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