Side by side comparison and review of Google Nexus 5 and Google Pixel XL. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel XL |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 137.84 mm | 155 mm | Google Pixel XL has greater height than Google Nexus 5. |
| Width | 69.17 mm | 75.7 mm | Google Pixel XL has greater width than Google Nexus 5. |
| Depth | 8.59 mm | 8.64 mm | Google Nexus 5 is narrower than Google Nexus 5. |
| Weight | 130 g | 168 g | Google Nexus 5 is lighter than Google Nexus 5. |
| Body Colour | Red | White | Black | Very silver | Quite black | |
| Body Material | - | Glass, anodised aluminium | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.48 W/kg (body), 0.49 W/kg (head) | 0.56 W/kg (body), 0.89 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 Pixel XL |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.95" | 5.5" | Google Pixel XL has larger screen size than Google Nexus 5. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels | Google Pixel XL has better screen resolution than Google Nexus 5. |
| Display Format | Full HD | QHD | |
| Pixel Density | 445 ppi | 534 ppi | Google Pixel XL has better pixel density than Google Nexus 5. |
| 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 XL |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | Qualcomm | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8996 pro AB | |
| Clock Speed | 2.26 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Google Pixel XL has higher processor core quantity than Google Nexus 5. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Google Pixel XL has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 330 | Qualcomm ADRENO 530 |
| MEMORY | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel XL |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | Google Pixel XL has more RAM than Google Nexus 5. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Google Pixel XL has more internal memory than Google Nexus 5. |
| CAMERA | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel XL |
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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 XL 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 XL |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2300 mAh | 3450 mAh | Google Pixel XL 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 | 552 hours | Google Pixel XL has longer standby time than Google Nexus 5. |
| Talk Time | 1020 minutes | 1920 minutes | Google Pixel XL 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: up to 1920 min Standby: up to 552 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Google Nexus 5 | Google Pixel XL |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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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 XL |
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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 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, 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 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, 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 XL |
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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 XL |
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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 XL |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB 3.1 Type A-C cable, USB 2.0 Type C-C cable, Quick switch adapter, OTG dongle, USB-C charger | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |
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