Google presented last week the successor of the Nexus 4 and the first of its smartphones to reach (almost) the 5 inches. Although we already know that quality / price ratio of the whole range is always fantastic, what would really be the difference between the new Nexus 5 and the popular Galaxy S4? We show you a comparative of its technical specifications and price so that you can assess it yourself.
Designer
Despite her kinship with him LG G2, the Nexus 5 It has a slightly different design (and not only because of the lack of buttons on the back cover), and not so different from the Galaxy S4. In addition, both devices coincide in the choice of the plastic as the material of its back cover, although it would be difficult to confuse them, since the smartphone of Google It has a matte finish similar to the one we saw in the new nexus 7while that of Samsung it is much brighter. When it comes to colors, both can be found at black and white, although, as you know, the blank model of the Nexus 5 It is something "peculiar", since only the back is of this color, while the front is still black.
Dimensions
The size of the two devices is practically identical and remains within what is expected for a smartphone with a screen of that size: the Nexus 5 is slightly longer (13,79 cm in front of 13,66 cm) and also slightly narrower (6,92 cm against 6,96 cm), but the differences, as you can see, are practically negligible. The same is found with regard to weight, which is 130 grams in both cases. Only in thickness is there a slightly greater difference in favor of the Galaxy S4 (7,9 mm front 8,6 mm).
Screen
Nor is it possible to clearly tip the balance in favor of either of the two devices in this section: the display of the Nexus 5 is very slightly smaller in size (4.95 inches against 5 inches), but both have the same resolution (1920 x 1080), although, obviously, that small difference in size affects that the smartphone of Google have a pixel density of 445 PPI instead of the PPI 441 of the Galaxy S4. As always, keep in mind that your smartphone Samsung mount a screen Super AMOLED, which makes a significant difference for the most demanding (with defenders as well as detractors).
Unlimited
This is the clearest point in favor for him Nexus 5: waiting for the model with Snapdragon 800 of the Galaxy S4 becomes a reality in Europe, the truth is that the device of Google has a significant advantage by already mounting this processor to 2,3 GHz, in front of Snapdragon 600 to 1,9 GHz Of the Samsung. When it comes to RAM, however, they would be tied, with 2 GB each.
Operating System
Lovers of the simple stock Android without a doubt you will find in the Nexus 5 a better option, with the added benefit of knowing that they will always be among the first to receive the nuevas updates operating system. The Galaxy S4, meanwhile, allows us to enjoy the TouchWiz de Samsung, a layer of software customization that adds an infinity of functions but, we must also take it into account, is relatively heavy.
Storage capacity
Despite the undeniable improvement that the Nexus 5 With respect to Nexus 4 In terms of storage space, it must also be recognized that this is its weakest point: while the storage device Google can only be achieved with up 32 GB of storage capacity and does not have the possibility of expanding it with cards micro-SD, the Galaxy S4 Yes, it gives us this possibility, in addition to being able to buy with up to 64 GB hard disk.
Battery
We will have to wait, as always, for the autonomy tests that contrast the capacity of the battery with the consumption of the device in different functions, but the disadvantage of the Nexus 5 versus Galaxy S4 seems clear in terms of technical specifications: despite having a more powerful processor, the battery of the device of Google is 2300 mAh, while that of Samsung is 2600 mAh.
Cameras
As in the Nexus 4, the main chamber of the Nexus 5 is still from 8 SM, while that of Galaxy S4 reaches the 13 SM. Although less striking, the front camera of the device would also be superior. Samsung, (2 SM against 1,3 SM). One point in favor of the device Google, instead, it is the fact of having optical image stabilizer.
Price
The main advantage of Nexus 5, in any case, it is not in its technical specifications. As with all devices in the range Nexus, its main attraction and the main benefit of the sponsorship of Google, it's your fantastic quality / price ratio: the kind of 16 GB can be purchased for 349 Euros and of 32 GB by 399 Euros. The price is somewhat higher than what the Nexus 4 but, as we have already mentioned, so is its storage capacity.
Surprisingly, the Galaxy S4 is no longer in a too unfavorable position with respect to the new Nexus, since, although the months passed since its launch are noticeable in your processor, for example, they also do so in your price: the flagship device of Samsung can be found now free for prices ranging from around 450 Euros until the 500 Euros, depending on the dealer, for the model of 16 GB.