Google Nexus 5 vs Nexus 4, Samsung Galaxy Nexus: specs comparison

At last, the seemingly endless flurry of leaks and speculations has come to a halt as the Google Nexus 5 is finally official! And the smartphone is not looking bad at all now that we have its hardware and software specs confirmed by LG and Google themselves. As we expected, there's some top-notch hardware under the hood of the device, including a quad-core Snapdragon 800 SoC clocked at 2.26GHz. That 5-inch, 1080p screen doesn't look shabby either.
Clearly, the Google Nexus 5 is a worthy rival to some of the top Android smartphones out there, especially given its relatively low off-contract cost. At the same time, it is a few steps ahead of the previous Nexus iterations as it has evolved from a hardware perspective. Sure, specs aren't everything that matters in a smartphone, but with Android devices in particular, they can often provide us with a good indication as to how a given device will perform.
Having that in mind, here's the specifications list of the Google Nexus 5, next to the specs for the Nexus 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Anyone thinking of upgrading from an older Nexus handset? Let us know in the comments below!
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Google Nexus 5 | Google Nexus 4 | Samsung GALAXY Nexus |
Design
Dimensions | ||
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5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches 137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59 mm |
5.27 x 2.70 x 0.36 inches 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm |
5.33 x 2.67 x 0.35 inches 135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94 mm |
Weight | ||
4.59 oz (130.0 g) | 4.90 oz (139.0 g) | 4.76 oz (135.0 g) |
Materials | ||
Back: Glass | ||
Features | ||
Notification light | ||
Keys | ||
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | ||
Black, Red, White | Black, White | Gray, White |
Display
Size | ||
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5.0-inch | 4.7-inch | 4.7-inch |
Resolution | ||
1920x1080px, 445 PPI | 1280x768px, 318 PPI | 1280x720px, 316 PPI |
Technology | ||
IPS LCD | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen-to-body | ||
70.89 % | 68.49 % | 64.92 % |
Colors | ||
16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
Features | ||
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | ||
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 | TI OMAP4460 |
Processor | ||
Quad-core 2260 MHz Krait 400 |
Quad-core 1500 MHz Krait |
Dual-core 1200 MHz ARM Cortex-A9 |
GPU | ||
Adreno 330 | Adreno 320 | PowerVR SGX540 |
RAM | ||
2GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR2) | 1GB (DDR2) |
Internal storage | ||
32GB | 16GB | 32GB |
OS | ||
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2, 4.4) | Android (5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3, 4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2) | Android (4.3, 4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2, 4.1.2, 4.1, 4.0.4, 4.0.1, 4.0) |
Battery
Capacity | ||
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2300 mAh | 2100 mAh | 1750 mAh |
Type | ||
Li - Polymer | Li - Polymer | Li - Ion |
Charging | ||
Qi wireless charging | Qi wireless charging |
Camera
Rear | ||
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Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
Main camera | ||
8 MP (OIS, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 30.4 mm Sensor size: 1/3.2" |
8 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor) Sensor size: 1/4" |
5 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.8 |
Flash | ||
LED | LED | LED |
Video recording | ||
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) OIS, Video light |
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) Video calling | 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) Video calling |
Front | ||
1.3 MP, Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) | 1.3 MP | 1.3 MP |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | ||
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4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
WLAN | ||
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11 b,g,n,dual-band Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11 a,b,g,n Hotspot |
USB | ||
microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
Hearing aid compatible | ||
M3 | ||
HDMI | ||
Yes | ||
Location | ||
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS |
Sensors | ||
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Other | ||
NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
Headphones | ||
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3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | ||
Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Features | ||
Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizer | Album art cover, Background playback |
Screen mirroring | ||
DLNA,Wireless screen share,SlimPort,TV-out | DLNA,Wireless screen share,SlimPort,TV-out | MHL |
Additional microphone(s) | ||
Noise cancellation, Video recording | Yes |
Cellular
4G (FDD) | ||
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Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) | ||
3G | ||
Bands 6(800), 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed | ||
LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
SIM type | ||
Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
Phone Features
Notifications | ||
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Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
Other features | ||
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | ||
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Date approved: Nov 04, 2013 FCC ID value: ZNFD821 | Date approved: Sep 07, 2012 FCC ID value: ZNFE960 | Date approved: Oct 07, 2011 FCC ID value: A3LGTI9250 |
Measured SAR | ||
Head: 0.92 W/kg Body: 1.01 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.46 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.23 W/kg |
Head: 0.55 W/kg Body: 1.27 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.50 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.27 W/kg |
Head: 0.43 W/kg Body: 0.74 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | ||
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$ 399 | ||
In The Box | ||
USB sync/charge cable, AC Adapter and cable, SIM ejection tool, Safety and Warranty information, Quick start guide |
Availability
Officially announced | ||
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Oct 31, 2013 | Oct 29, 2012 | Oct 19, 2011 |
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