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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 77.6 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 5.1 | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2015-09-02 | 2013-10-31 |
| 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.43 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Green and White | Black, Red and White |
| Glass and Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 409.00 | $ 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 |
| 9.1 | 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 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.56 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 24.00mm 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 |
| 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.56 | 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 | |
| 2900mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 520 hours standby time 13.2 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
The Sony Xperia Z5 is a little bit better than the Google Nexus 5, getting a global score of 77.6 against 76. Although Sony Xperia Z5 is heavier than Google Nexus 5, it's somewhat thinner and also newer. These phones include Android OS (operating system), but the Sony Xperia Z5 has a newer 5.1 version while Google Nexus 5 has Android 4.4.3 version.
Google Nexus 5 features a screen that's just as good as the Xperia Z5 one, because although the Google Nexus 5 has a bit smaller display, and they both have an equal 1920 x 1080 resolution, it also counts with a just a little higher count of pixels in each inch of screen. Xperia Z5 counts with a way bigger memory capacity for games and applications than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have equal 32 GB internal memory capacity, the Xperia Z5 also has a SD card slot that allows a maximum of 200 GB.
Xperia Z5 counts with a bit better hardware performance than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have a 450 megahertz graphics processor, the Xperia Z5 also has a higher number of cores (although they are slower) and more RAM memory. Sony Xperia Z5 shoots a lot better photographs and videos than Google Nexus 5, because it has a camera in the back with lot more MP, a way larger camera aperture to take better low light images, a way better video resolution and a lot larger back-facing camera sensor providing a way better image quality.
Xperia Z5 features improved battery duration than Google Nexus 5, because it has 2900mAh of battery capacity.
Xperia Z5 not only is the best devices in this comparison, but it's also cheaper than the Google Nexus 5, making it easy to pick between these devices.
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