Nexus 5, which is introduced by Google, is the one that will be taking the place of the Nexus 4 that has been successful in conquering the minds of tech savvies until now. The Smartphone market has seen a sudden popularity for Nexus 4 among the Smartphone users. With the release of Nexus 5, the world of Smartphone will be having the opportunity of experiencing Nexus in a brand new form, filled with unique and better features than the 4th version.
Nexus 5 Launched with a brand new OS
Nexus 5 gives users a better and updated version of Nexus 5, with a brand new OS with Android 4.4 KitKat. It can thus be seen that the older version will soon become outdated with the coming of the latest version. Moreover, the price of the 4th version will suddenly drop down soon.
Nexus 5 and Nexus 4- Display features
Nexus 5 is equipped with a display of 4.95 inch True HD IPS Plus capacitive touch screen. The 5th version has a resolution that is of 1080 x 1920 pixels at a 445 pixel density. The picture clarity of this model is extremely superior quality. Nexus 4 on the other hand provided the best of what could be provided during the previous year. It was made with a 4.7 inch True HD IPS Plus touch screen. The pixel resolution of the 4th version is 768 x 1280 with a 318 pixel density. It can thus be seen that the latest version of Nexus has improved a lot and has a greater amount of resolution for matching the big size.
Nexus 5 and Nexus 4- Processors
The processor used in the latest Nexus model is quad-core 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800. This is considered as the quickest and the efficient of all chipsets that are available these days in the market. The processor that is used in Nexus 4 is quad-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon. Though Nexus 5 has been upgraded a lot to stand at the top ranks among the other leading smartphones, Nexus 4 too has a lot of features that can still make it the popular phone of the year. The 4th version has been a tough competitor to HTC One and Samsung’s latest launch, S4.
Nexus 5 and Nexus 4- Camera
Nexus 5 has been manufactured in such a way that customers are not made to come closer to it due the increased megapixels. Both 5th and 4th versions have a pixel resolution of 3264 x 2448 and can be shot in 1080 HD (video). The extra feature that is fitted right into Nexus 5 is the optical image stabilization.
Nexus 5 and Nexus 4- Design
Nexus 4 can be considered as one of the catchiest looking smartphones released last year. The frame is solid and the back side is decked up with glittery black shade. Though the phone was a bit heavier than other smartphones available in the market the previous year, it can be seen that popularity of this model was also high. Nexus 5 is a bit big in size and has a weight of 4.59 oz with a thickness of 8.59mm.
Nexus 5 and Nexus 4- Price
Google offers Nexus 5 at $349 for the 16GB variant and 32GB variants available at $399. In India, the Nexus 5 is available Rs. 28,999 for the 16GB variant and the 32GB variant has been priced at Rs. 32,999.
The Nexus 4 16GB was launched at $349 last year which got $100 price cut in August 2013. In India the Nexus 4 16GB is currently available around Rs. 24,500.
Google and LG has thus tried the very best to present a Smartphone that is superior in performance and catchy to the eyes.
Comparison between Nexus 5 & Nexus 4
Nexus 5 |
Nexus 4 |
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Dimensions | 137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in) | 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm (5.27 x 2.70 x 0.36 in) |
Weight | 4.59 oz. (130g) | 4.9 oz. (139g) |
Screen size | 4.95 inches | 4.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (445 ppi) | 1,280 x 768 pixels (318 ppi) |
Display type | IPS | IPS |
Rear camera | 8MP, OIS, AF, LED flash, 3.97mm focal length | 8MP, AF, LED flash, 4.5mm focal length |
Front camera | 1.3MP | 1.3MP |
Internal Memory | 16/32GB | 8/16GB |
SD card | None | None |
RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
Operating system | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
Video capture | 1080p | 1080p |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | version 4.0 | version 4.0 |
WiFi | dual-band 802.11a/ac/b/g/n | dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n |
Processor | 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) | 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) |
GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 320 |
Pricing | $349 (16GB), $399 (32GB) | $299 (8GB), $349 (16GB) |