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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 5.1 | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2015-06-16 | 2013-10-31 |
| 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.64 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Red and White |
| Glass and Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 565 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.7 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.45 | 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, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 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
The Xperia Z4v has a score of 78.8, which is a bit better than the Google Nexus 5's score of 76. The Xperia Z4v body has the same thickness than the Google Nexus 5, but it's heavier. Both of these phones come with Android operating system, but the Xperia Z4v has a newer 5.1 version while Google Nexus 5 has Android 4.4.3.
The Sony Xperia Z4v features a bit more powerful processor than Google Nexus 5, because it has a much better GPU, a larger number of cores and 1 GB more RAM memory. The Sony Xperia Z4v features just a bit better display than Google Nexus 5, because it has a little bigger display, a better 2560 x 1440 resolution and a better pixel count per inch in the screen.
The Xperia Z4v features a way bigger memory capacity to install applications and games than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have the same 32 GB internal storage capacity, the Xperia Z4v also has a slot for an external memory card that allows a maximum of 128 GB. The Xperia Z4v shoots much clearer videos and photos than Google Nexus 5, because it has a lot bigger camera sensor shooting lot better quality videos and photos, a lot better 3840x2160 video quality, a back camera with a way higher resolution and a larger aperture for better captures and video in low light situations.
The Xperia Z4v features superior battery life than Google Nexus 5, because it has 3000mAh of battery capacity.
Sony Xperia Z4v not only is the best phones between the ones we are comparing, but it's also a bargain compared to the other phones, which makes this phone an obvious call.
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