Detailed comparison and review of Google Nexus 5 and Google Nexus 5X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Nexus 5 | Google Nexus 5X |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 137.84 mm | 147 mm | Google Nexus 5X has greater height than Google Nexus 5. |
| Width | 69.17 mm | 72.6 mm | Google Nexus 5X has greater width than Google Nexus 5. |
| Depth | 8.59 mm | 7.9 mm | Google Nexus 5X is narrower than Google Nexus 5. |
| Weight | 130 g | 136 g | Google Nexus 5 is lighter than Google Nexus 5. |
| Body Colour | Red | White | Black | White | Carbon | Ice | Ice white | Quartz | |
| Body Material | - | Injection moulded polycarbonate | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.48 W/kg (body), 0.49 W/kg (head) | 0.696 W/kg (body), 0.564 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | SlimPort (Micro-USB) - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Google Nexus 5 | Google Nexus 5X |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.95" | 5.2" | Google Nexus 5X has larger screen size than Google Nexus 5. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | 445 ppi | 423 ppi | Google Nexus 5 has better pixel density than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Display Features | - | In-Cell Display Technology | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Google Nexus 5 | Google Nexus 5X |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.26 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Google Nexus 5 has higher clock speed than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 6-core | Google Nexus 5X has higher processor core quantity than Google Nexus 5. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Google Nexus 5X has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 330 | Qualcomm ADRENO 418 |
| MEMORY | Google Nexus 5 | Google Nexus 5X |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 16 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| CAMERA | Google Nexus 5 | Google Nexus 5X |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 12.3 Megapixel | Google Nexus 5X has better camera resolution than Google Nexus 5. |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/2.0 | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| HDR Mode | HDR+ | HDR+ | |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Photo sphere | Photo sphere |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.0 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Nexus 5 | Google Nexus 5X |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2300 mAh | 2700 mAh | Google Nexus 5X has larger battery capacity than Google Nexus 5. |
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| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Google Nexus 5 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Standby Time | 300 hours | 590 hours | Google Nexus 5X has longer standby time than Google Nexus 5. |
| Talk Time | 1020 minutes | 1380 minutes | Google Nexus 5X has longer battery life when making calls than Google Nexus 5. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1020 min Standby: up to 300 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 8.5 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 7 hrs |
Talk (GSM): up to 1380 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 1140 min Standby (GSM): up to 590 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 710 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 710 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Google Nexus 5 | Google Nexus 5X |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 4.4 (KitKat) | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Now | |
| Navigation | A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Google Nexus 5 | Google Nexus 5X |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, HID, SAP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | - | |
| Messaging Services | Google Hangouts, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Google Nexus 5 | Google Nexus 5X |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI | AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, OPUS | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 |
| FEATURES | Google Nexus 5 | Google Nexus 5X |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | Android Beam, Dual microphones, TV-out via SlimPort, Google Caller ID, Google Cloud Print function | Android Beam, Noise Cancellation Technology, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub |
| OTHERS | Google Nexus 5 | Google Nexus 5X |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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