LG Nexus 5X vs LG Google Nexus 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG Nexus 5X vs LG Google Nexus 5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG Nexus 5XLG Nexus 5XGlobal · 2GB · 32GB
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Basics
LG Nexus 5X
LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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LG Google Nexus 5
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Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.6Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.1Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.1Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.2
116 reviews
8.6
291 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG Nexus 5X vs LG Google Nexus 5

Specs stores to buy LG Nexus 5X LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		LG Google Nexus 5 prices LG Google Nexus 5
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5.2" 5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.6 mm
147.0 mm
7.9 mm 		69.2 mm
137.8 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 136 g 130 g
Micro SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 82.659
v7 		57.006
v6
Battery 2700 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX377 Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX179 Exmor
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand LG LG
Aliases Google Nexus 5X, LG-H790, H790, LG-H791, H791 Nexus 5, D820, D821

Release Date
Release date September 2015,
10 years ago 		October 2013,
12 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG Nexus 5X
LG Google Nexus 5
LG Nexus 5X
LG Google Nexus 5
Size
72.6 mm • 147.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.2 mm • 137.8 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 136 g 130 g
Usable surface 69 % 72 %
Materials Polycarbonate -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
White
Blue
Black
White
Red

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.7
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
7.3
Number of reviews
116 reviews
291 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA
CPU 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Hexa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 418 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
82.659
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 50% of devices
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57.006
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 46% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.1
6.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.8
8.4
Number of reviews
116 reviews
291 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX377 Exmor RS Sony IMX179 Exmor
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS
ISO -- 100 - 800
Pixel size 1.55 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.2"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 1.3 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
6.1
Quality of selfies
7.8
6.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
7.4
Number of reviews
116 reviews
291 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.607 W/Kg on head
0.397 W/Kg on body 		0.484 W/Kg on head
0.486 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.250 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body 		0.960 W/Kg on head
1.050 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.8
8.5
Number of reviews
116 reviews
291 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 46%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
116 reviews
291 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 10 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Does this brand inspire confidence?
--
10
Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 60%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 37%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 59%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 35%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 13%
    Every six months
  • 83%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 59%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
116 reviews
291 reviews
Prices
From $ 159 --
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