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Google Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 74.6 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| Android 10 | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2019-10-16 | 2013-10-31 |
| 6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 6.70 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Cosmic Purple, Moonlight White, Nebula Purple, Neptune Blue and Space Black | Black, Red and White |
| Glass and Plastic | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 227.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 5 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 409 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SM6125 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 610 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 | |
| 48.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 30.40mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") 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 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 11.44 | 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 |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 5.92 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 5 is a little bit better than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, with a overall score of 76 against 74.6. The Google Nexus 5 is a noticeably older and a little bit thicker cellphone than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, but Google was able to build it a lot lighter anyway. Both phones we compare here have Android OS, but the Google Nexus 5 has newer 4.4.3 version while Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has Android 10.
Google Nexus 5 counts with a sharper screen than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, because although it has a little bit worse resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a much smaller display, it also counts with a just a bit higher screen density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has a much greater memory capacity for games and applications than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have exactly the same 32 GB internal memory, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 also has a SD memory card expansion slot that allows up to 128 GB.
The Google Nexus 5 has a bit superior processor than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, because although it has 4 lesser CPU cores and a smaller amount of RAM, it also counts with an additional graphics co-processor. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 features a way better battery performance than Google Nexus 5, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity against 2300mAh.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 takes way better photographs and videos than Google Nexus 5, because it has a much larger camera sensor providing a lot higher image quality, a much bigger camera aperture, a way better 48 mega pixels resolution back-facing camera and a lot better 3840x2160 video resolution.
Although Google Nexus 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, giving up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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