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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 71.8 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2017-02-14 | 2013-10-31 |
| 5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.82 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Red and White |
| Metal | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 145.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 401 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.12 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 30.40mm focal length |
| -- | 0.31 inches (1/3.2") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.02 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4100mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 6 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 5 is just a bit better than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, having a 76 score against 71.8. Although the Google Nexus 5 is noticeably older and just a little thicker than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, it's construction is still noticeably lighter. Both of these phones come with Android operating system, but Google Nexus 5 has 4.4.3 version while Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X has Android 6.0 Marshmallow version.
Google Nexus 5 has a more vivid display than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, because although it has a little smaller screen, and they both have exactly the same resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the Google Nexus 5 also counts with a just a bit more pixels per inch of screen. Google Nexus 5 features a bit faster CPU than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM and 4 less CPU cores (although faster), it also counts with an extra GPU.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X features just a bit better camera than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have the same 30 fps video frame rate and the same video definition, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X also has a much better resolution back facing camera and a larger camera aperture to take better photography and video in low light environments.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X has a superior storage capacity for games and applications than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have equal internal storage capacity, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X also has a slot for SD memory cards that supports a maximum of 128 GB. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X counts with a superior battery lifetime than Google Nexus 5, because it has a 78 percent bigger battery size.
Although Google Nexus 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, giving up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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