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At a press conference Thursday, Google introduced its latest flagship smartphone, the Nexus 5. It’s running Android 4.4 KitKat, the newest version of the OS, which was released alongside the new device.
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With its pure vanilla operating system, untouched by carriers or LG (the phone’s manufacturer), it’s sure to please devoted Android fans. The phone is also packing a few impressive specs that help it compete against today’s top smartphones, including a high-resolution screen and powerful processor.
A look at the Google Nexus 5 (pictures)
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We compare the Nexus 5 with the Samsung Galaxy S4, the iPhone 5S, and the phone’s predecessor, the Nexus 4. It’s worth noting that the Nexus 4 is no longer for sale from Google, but you can purchase it from T-Mobile. Let us know which phone is your top pick in the comments.
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| Nexus 5 | Samsung Galaxy S4 | Apple iPhone 5S | Nexus 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.4×2.7×0.34 inches; 4.6 oz. | 5.4×2.7×0.31 inches; 4.6 oz. | 4.87×2.31×0.30 inches; 4 oz. | 5.2×2.7×0.36 inches; 4.9 oz. |
| Display | 5-inch full HD IPS; 1,920×1,080 pixels; 445ppi | 5-inch full HD Super AMOLED; 1,920×1,080 pixels; 441ppi | 4-inch Retina Display; 1,136×640 pixels; 326ppi | 4.7-inch full HD IPS; 1,280×768 pixels; 318ppi |
| Operating system | Android 4.4 | Android 4.2* | iOS 7 | Android 4.2* |
| 4G LTE | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 | v4.0 | v4.0 | v4.0 |
| IR blaster | No | Yes | No | No |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Rear camera and recording | 8-megapixel | 13-megapixel; 1080p full HD video | 8-megapixel with 1.5 pixels; 1080p full HD video | 8-megapixel; 1080p full HD video |
| Front-facing camera | 1.3-megapixel | 2-megapixel; 1080p full HD video | 1.2-megapixel camera; 720p HD video | 1.3-megapixel |
| Processor | 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 | 1.9GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 (US version) | Proprietary A7 (64-bit) with M7 motion processor | 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 |
| Capacity | 16GB and 32GB | 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB | 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB | 8GB and 16GB |
| Expandable memory | No | Expandable up to 64GB | No | No |
| Battery life | 2,300mAh embedded; Usage time up to 17 hours; standby time up to 12 days | 2,600mAh removable: Usage time up to 17 hours; standby time up to 12 days | Embedded: Usage time online up to 10 hours on 4G LTE; standby time up to 10 days | 2,100mAh embedded: Usage time up to 15 hours; standby time up to 16 days |
| Carriers | T-Mobile, Sprint, and unlocked | AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, C Spire, Cricket, U.S. Cellular | AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and unlocked | T-Mobile |
| Available colors | Black and white | Black, white, red, purple (Sprint only), and brown (Verizon only) | Space gray, white, and gold | Black and white |
*Upgradable to Android 4.3.
