Google just announced the Nexus 5, a 4.95-inch device that packs features worthy of a flagship phone, yet is only priced as low as $349. It’s a phone that is bound to sell like hotcakes. The Nexus 4, on the other hand, dropped to $199 for the 16GB variant so it stil remains as a good option if you’re looking for a cheaper Nexus device that nonetheless offers a good set of specs.
If you want to compare the Nexus 5 and the Nexus 4, the main specs of these phones are detailed below.
| Nexus 4 | Nexus 5 | |
| Display Size | 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS Plus | 4.95-inch 1080p IPS display |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 768 pixels (320ppi) | 1920×1080 pixels (445ppi) |
| Processor | 1.5GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor | 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 processor |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2GB |
| Internal Storage | 8GB / 16GB | 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage Expansion | None | None |
| Rear Camera | 8 megapixel | 8 megapixel with OIS |
| Front Camera | 1.3 megapixel | 1.3 megapixel |
| Battery Size | 2,100mAh Li-Polymer battery | 2,300mAh battery |
| Connectivity | 3G (WCDMA), HSPA+, Wireless charging, NFC | Wireless charging, NFC, LTE |
| Sensors | Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity, Ambient light, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity/Ambient Light, Pressure |
| Operating System | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Dimensions | 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1mm | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in |
| Weight | 139g |
The Nexus 5 is definitely the better phone. It has a bigger and better display and has LTE connectivity, not to mention that it’s also faster. If you are looking to replace your current phone, get the Nexus 5. I might get one myself.
