Detailed comparison and review of Google Nexus 5 and Google Pixel. 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 Pixel |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 137.84 mm | 143.8 mm | Google Pixel has greater height than Google Nexus 5. |
Width | 69.17 mm | 69.5 mm | Google Pixel has greater width than Google Nexus 5. |
Depth | 8.59 mm | 8.6 mm | Google Nexus 5 is narrower than Google Nexus 5. |
Weight | 130 g | 143 g | Google Nexus 5 is lighter than Google Nexus 5. |
Body Colour | Red | White | Black | Silver | Really blue | Very silver | Quite black | |
Body Material | - | Glass, anodised aluminium | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 0.48 W/kg (body), 0.49 W/kg (head) | 0.33 W/kg | |
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 Pixel |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.95" | 5" | Google Pixel 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 | 441 ppi | Google Nexus 5 has better pixel density than Google Pixel. |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 100000:1 | |
Display Features | - | 2.5D Glass | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.26 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Google Pixel has higher processor core quantity than Google Nexus 5. |
64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Google Pixel has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 330 | Qualcomm ADRENO 530 |
MEMORY | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel |
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RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | Google Pixel has more RAM than Google Nexus 5. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Google Pixel has more internal memory than Google Nexus 5. |
CAMERA | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel |
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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 Pixel has better camera resolution than Google Nexus 5. |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX378 sensor | |
Lens Aperture | - | F/2.0 | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Google Nexus 5 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
HDR Mode | HDR+ | HDR+ | |
Camera Modes | - | Smartburst, Lens Blur, Panorama in Fisheye Mode, Photosphere | |
Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Photo sphere | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor R IMX179 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.4 | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2300 mAh | 2770 mAh | Google Pixel 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 | 456 hours | Google Pixel has longer standby time than Google Nexus 5. |
Talk Time | 1020 minutes | 1560 minutes | Google Pixel 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 (3G): up to 1560 min Standby (LTE): up to 456 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Playback (video): up to 13 hrs Playback (audio (via headphones)): up to 110 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 4.4 (KitKat) | Android 7.1 Nougat | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Navigation | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 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 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 21, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, 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 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1500 upper, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, 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 | |
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, Google Allo |
MEDIA | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI | - | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263 | - |
FEATURES | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel |
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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, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, advanced x-axis haptics 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 | HD Voice, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Quick Switch function, Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Android Sensor Hub, RGB LED notification light, Adaptive audio amplifier, Three microphones with noise-cancellation, Knock Knock function | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB 2.0 Type C-C cable, Quick switch adapter, OTG dongle, USB 3.0 Type A-C cable, USB-C charger | |
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Compliant Standards | - | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |