Google Nexus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S4
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
70.89 %
71.91 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal length: 30.4 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.2"
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 31 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1.14 μm
Flash
LED
LED
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Video light
Digital image stabilization
Front
1.3 megapixels
2 megapixels
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Features
Notification light
Colors
Black, Red, White
Black, Blue, Red, White
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
3.5 mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort, TV-out
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 8974
Processor
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 320
RAM
Internal storage
32 GB
64 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 64 GB
OS
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2, 4.4)
Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.2, 4.3, 4.2.2)
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.0
4.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
microUSB, USB 2.0
microUSB, USB 2.0
Features
Mass storage device, Video out
Mass storage device, USB OTG, USB charging, Video out
HDMI
Yes
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Thermometer, Gesture, Humidity, Barometer
Other
NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18
UMTS
800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
SIM type
Micro SIM
Micro SIM
VoLTE
Yes
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2600 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, User replaceable
Charging
Qi wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1288 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 19 days (457 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1362 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 25 days (611 h)
Stand-by time (4G)
the average is 24 days (575 h)
Music playback
60.00 hours
62.00 hours
Video playback
11.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Haptic feedback, (MP3)
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Nov 04, 2013
Mar 14, 2013
FCC measured SAR
Head
0.92 W/kg
0.50 W/kg
Body
1.01 W/kg
0.65 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.46 W/kg
1.17 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.23 W/kg
0.67 W/kg
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 399
