LG Google Nexus 5 vs LG Nexus 4: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG Google Nexus 5 vs LG Nexus 4. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG Google Nexus 5LG Google Nexus 5Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Basics
LG Google Nexus 5
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Global · 2GB · 16GB
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LG Nexus 4
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Global · 2GB · 8GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
290 reviews
8.2
198 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG Google Nexus 5 vs LG Nexus 4

Specs LG Google Nexus 5 prices LG Google Nexus 5
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		LG Nexus 4 prices LG Nexus 4
Global · 2GB · 8GB
Inches 5" 4.7"
Resolution FHD HD+
Usable surface 72% useful 68% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 5:3
Dimensions 69.2 mm
137.8 mm
9.0 mm 		68.7 mm
133.9 mm
9.1 mm
Weight 130 g 139 g
Micro SnapD. 800
Quad-Core 		SnapD. S4P
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 57.006
v6 		27.316
v?
Battery 2300 mAh 2100 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX179 Exmor
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX111PQ Exmor R
Selfie Camera SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand LG LG
Aliases Nexus 5, D820, D821 Mako, E960, Optimus Nexus, Nexus IV, Optimus G Nexus

Release Date
Release date October 2013,
10 years ago 		October 2012,
11 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG Google Nexus 5
LG Nexus 4
LG Google Nexus 5
LG Nexus 4
Size
69.2 mm • 137.8 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.7 mm • 133.9 mm • 9.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 130 g 139 g
Usable surface 72 % 68 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Red

Screen
Diagonal 5" 4.7"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 5:3
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD+
768 x 1280 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 318 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • G2 Touch Hybrid display technology

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
6.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
8.8
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.3
6.8
Number of reviews
290 reviews
198 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Krait 200 1.5 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 320

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
57.006
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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27.316
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • 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?
6.3
6.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
8.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.4
7.4
Number of reviews
290 reviews
198 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX179 Exmor Sony IMX111PQ Exmor R
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.4
ISO 100 - 800 --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/4"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 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
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.3 Mpx 1.3 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.0
6.9
Quality of nighttime photos
6.1
4.9
Quality of selfies
6.1
5.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.4
6.8
Number of reviews
290 reviews
198 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • 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)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 3.0
Others
  • 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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HS
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • 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 		0.410 W/Kg on head
0.480 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.960 W/Kg on head
1.050 W/Kg on body 		0.550 W/Kg on head
1.270 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?
8.7
8.4
Quality of the GPS
8.5
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.5
8.4
Number of reviews
290 reviews
198 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
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2100 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 47%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 39%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 10%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
290 reviews
198 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Does this brand inspire confidence?
10
10
Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 70%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 60%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 18%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
290 reviews
198 reviews
Prices
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