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Nexus 5
The Nexus 5 runs Android 4.4 (KitKat) out-of-the-box. As for the technical side we can speak of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with 4 cores running at 2.26 GHz frequency, which will be responsible for executing applications smoothly with the help of a RAM of 2 GB.
Touch screen IPS on this smartphone has a diagonal size of 4.95 inches, with a native resolution that reaches 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Another important feature on any smartphone is the internal storage capacity, and in this case we have 16 / 32 GB. To take photos it has 8-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and video recording @ 1080p, and a 1.3-megapixel Front camera.
Moreover, the connectivity of the Nexus 5 is composed by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS, GLONASS and NFC, including some features that are not present in all smartphones, as can be FM Radio, 4G / LTE, MHL and sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Light, Compass. On the side we found a 3.5 mm Jack for headphones and USB.
This terminal has dimensions of 137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59 mm with a total weight of 130 grams, and the battery has a capacity of 2300 mAh.
Pricewise, the Nexus 5 SIM free can be found in stores from about $349.
Sony Xperia Z
The Sony Xperia Z has Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) operating system and a 5-inch TFT con BRAVIA Engine 2 screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
In terms of power, we have a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064+MDM9215M) processor with 4 cores at 1.5 GHz, together with 2 GB of RAM. The internal storage capacity is 16 GB with microSD Expansion slot.
The most prominent multimedia component is a 13-megapixel Exmor RS rear camera with LED Flash and video recording @ 1080p, and a 2-megapixel Exmor R Front camera.
Moreover, the connectivity of the phone is composed of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS, GLONASS and NFC. We also found some additional technologies inside, as FM Radio, 4G / LTE, MHL and the most common sensors... Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Light, Compass.
In addition, we have the classic 3.5 mm Headphone Jack and USB. Its battery is 2330 mAh, and this device has dimensions of 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 146 grams.
The approximate price of the Xperia Z SIM free version is $499.
Specs and Price Comparison
| Nexus 5 | Sony Xperia Z | |
| Operating system | Android 4.4 (KitKat) | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) |
| Screen | 4.95 inch | 5 inch |
| Panel | IPS | TFT con BRAVIA Engine 2 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 443 ppi |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064+MDM9215M) |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| CPU frequency | 2.26 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 320 |
| Internal storage | 16 / 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Expansion slot | No | Yes |
| Memory Card Type | microSD | |
| Rear camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear camera sensor | Exmor RS | |
| LED Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Rear camera resolution | 8 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
| Rear camera video recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Front camera | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera sensor | Exmor R | |
| Front camera resolution | 1.3 megapixel | 2 megapixel |
| Front camera video recording | 1080p | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| A-GPS | Yes | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| 4G / LTE | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| MHL | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | No | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Light, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Light, Compass |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 2330 mAh |
| Talk time | 17 hours | 11 hours |
| Standby time | 300 hours | 550 hours |
| Dimensions | 137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59 mm | 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 130 grams | 146 grams |
| Notes | Gorilla Glass 3, Dual microphones, Rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization | IPX5/7 (water resistant) e IP5X (dust resistant) |
| Price | 349 $ | 499 $ |
Advantages of the Nexus 5
- Pixel density (445 ppi)
- CPU frequency (2.26 GHz)
- Talk time (17 hours)
- Weight (130 grams)
- Price (349 $)
Advantages of the Sony Xperia Z
- Screen (5 inch)
- Expansion slot
- Rear camera resolution (13 megapixel)
- Front camera resolution (2 megapixel)
- Battery (2330 mAh)
- Standby time (550 hours)
- Dimensions (139 x 71 x 7.9 mm)