HTC One (M9) vs LG Google Nexus 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC One (M9) vs LG Google Nexus 5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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HTC One (M9)HTC One (M9)Global · 3GB · 32GB
LG Google Nexus 5LG Google Nexus 5Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Basics
HTC One (M9)
HTC One (M9)
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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LG Google Nexus 5
LG Google Nexus 5
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.2Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.3Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.4
57 reviews
8.6
290 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC One (M9) vs LG Google Nexus 5

Specs HTC One (M9) prices HTC One (M9)
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		LG Google Nexus 5 prices LG Google Nexus 5
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 68% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.7 mm
144.6 mm
9.6 mm 		69.2 mm
137.8 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 157 g 130 g
Micro SnapD. 810
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 104.000
v6 		57.006
v6
Battery 2840 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
20.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
T4KA7
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX179 Exmor
Selfie Camera SELF 4.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand HTC LG
Aliases -- Nexus 5, D820, D821

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

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC One (M9)
LG Google Nexus 5
HTC One (M9)
LG Google Nexus 5
Size
69.7 mm • 144.6 mm • 9.6 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 157 g 130 g
Usable surface 68 % 72 %
Materials Aluminium alloy -
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Pink

Gray
Black

White

Red

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS • Super LCD 3 LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.8
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.4
7.3
Number of reviews
57 reviews
290 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 V2.1 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA
CPU 4x Cortex-A57 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 430 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 3 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
104.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 49% of devices
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57.006
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • 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?
9.3
6.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
8.4
Number of reviews
57 reviews
290 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20.2 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Toshiba T4KA7 Sony IMX179 Exmor
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.4
ISO -- 100 - 800
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/3.2"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 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
  • 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 4.1 Mpx 1.3 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
69
Mobile
73
Photo
61
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.5
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
6.8
6.1
Quality of selfies
8.2
6.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
7.4
Number of reviews
57 reviews
290 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
2G
  • 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
  • Unknown
  • 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 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • 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 On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 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

 0.560 W/Kg on head
0.350 W/Kg on body 		0.960 W/Kg on head
1.050 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.8
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.9
8.5
Number of reviews
57 reviews
290 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2840 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?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 51%
    One day
  • 26%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 47%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
57 reviews
290 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Does this brand inspire confidence?
--
10
Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    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?
  • 14%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 12%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 60%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
57 reviews
290 reviews
Prices
From $ 188 --
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