Google Nexus 5 vs. Google Nexus 4

Google Nexus 5
  • 4.95" (1920x1080) IPS
  • 2GB
    Snapdragon 800 SoC     16GB/32GB Storage
  • 8-MP, OIS 1 Rear Camera
  • 2300 mAh W-Charge
Google Nexus 5
News (88)
Google Nexus 5 Price
$195. Search
Google Nexus 4
  • 4.7" (1280x768) IPS LCD
  • 2GB
    Snapdragon SoC     16GB Storage
  • 8-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 2100 mAh
Google Nexus 4
News (120)
Google Nexus 4 Price
$115. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameNexus 5Nexus 4
ProductGoogle Nexus 5 (Launched 2013-10-31)Google Nexus 4 (Launched 2012-10-01)
Display4.95" 1920x1080 IPS 4.7" 1280x768 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 30mm 8-MP (Primary) +OIS
  • 8-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 33mm 1.3-MP
  • 1.3-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 800 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB/32GB Storage
  • None
  • Snapdragon SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • None
Battery2300 mAh, Wireless Charging2100 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 130g (4.6oz), 137x69x8 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.31 inches)IP Rating, 139g (4.9oz), 133.9x68.7x9.1 mm (5.27 x 2.70 x 0.36 inches)
Price (Market)$195$115
Display
Product NameNexus 5Nexus 4
TypeIPSIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)4.95"4.7"
Display/Body Ratio71.5%68.4%
Resolution1920x10801280x768
Sharpness (PPI)445 PPI318 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameNexus 5Nexus 4
Megapixel8-MP8-MP
Focal Length (35mm) 30mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Product NameNexus 5Nexus 4
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)2300 mAh2100 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
Talk Time17 hours15 hours
Computing
Product NameNexus 5Nexus 4
Processor BrandQualcommQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 800Snapdragon
Processor ModelMSM8974APQ8064
Processor # Cores44
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.3 GHz1.5 GHz
RAM Options2GB2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB/32GB16GB
Memory Card TypeNoneNone
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.4.4Android 4.4.2
Communications
Product NameNexus 5Nexus 4
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypemicroUSBMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head0.92 W/Kg0.55 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.23 W/Kg1.27 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.49 W/Kg0.41 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.48 W/Kg0.48 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameNexus 5Nexus 4
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIMMicro SIM
Multimedia
Product NameNexus 5Nexus 4
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
  • DLNA
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Speaker channelsStereo
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • MP4
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • H.263
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • H.263
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Light
  • Proximity

Google Nexus 5 vs. Google Nexus 4 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

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3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better