Google just announced the Nexus 5 handset that runs on Android 4.4 or Android KitKat. Priced at only $349, the Nexus 5 is one of the best Android phones right now and in its price range, it is undoubtedly the best.
You might be wondering how the Nexus 5 stacks up against Apple’s best, the iPhone 5s. It’s not easy to make this comparison since both phones are good and ultimately, it just boils down to personal taste. The phones have different display sizes, they run on different platforms and they both offer some advantages over the other. In any case, if you must really see the differences between these phones, here is a table comparing the specs of the Nexus 5 and the iPhone 5s.
Nexus 5 vs. iPhone 5s: Specs Comparison
| Nexus 5 | iPhone 5s | |
| Display Size | 4.95-inch 1080p IPS display | 4-inch Retina Display |
| Screen Resolution | 1920×1080 pixels (445ppi) | 1136 x 640 pixels (326ppi) |
| Processor | 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 processor | Apple A7 (64-bit), M7 Motion Coprocessor |
| RAM | 2GB | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage Expansion | None | None |
| Rear Camera | 8 megapixel with OIS | 8 megapixels with 1.5µ pixels, ƒ/2.2 aperture, Sapphire crystal lens cover, True Tone flash |
| Front Camera | 1.3 megapixel | 1.2 megapixel |
| Battery Size | 2,300mAh battery | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Connectivity | Wireless charging, NFC, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity/Ambient Light, Pressure | Three-axis gyroAccelerometerProximity sensor
Ambient light sensor |
| GPS | GPSDigital CompassCellular
|
Assisted GPS and GLONASSDigital CompassWi-Fi
Cellular |
| Operating System | Android 4.4 KitKat | iOS 7 |
| Dimensions | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in | 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in |
| Weight | 130grams | 112 grams |
Which phone do you like better?
