Google recently announced its flagship device, the next generation Google Nexus 5. Undoubtedly, the Google Nexus 5 is loaded with faster and powerful chipsets and a whole bunch of praise-worthy upgrades in its specs and features, not to mention its budget-friendly price tag.
If you are wondering if you need to upgrade to the new Nexus 5 or not, here is a specs rundown of the Google Nexus 5 and its predecessor Nexus 4 to help you decide.
The Google Nexus 4 features a WXGA IPS HD, 1280 x 768p, 318 ppi, 4.7 inches display. It is protected by the scratch-resistant shield Corning Gorilla Glass 2 and covered by a shiny glass coat which makes the device a bit slippery to handle. It is even advisable to use a smartphone case to avoid shattering during accidental falls.Display and Design
The newest smartphone from Google offers better grip to its users as it has been changed from glass-based coating to a tough polycarbonate back cover which is similar to the Google Nexus 7.
The Nexus 5 highlights a full HD IPS display with significantly enhanced 445 ppi, an upgraded Corning Gorilla Glass 3 screen guard and a bigger 4.95 inches screen. Also, in spite of the bigger display, the Google Nexus 5 at 130g is relatively lighter than its predecessor which weighs 139g.
RAM, Storage and Processor
The Nexus 5 has kept the RAM and storage specs of the Nexus 4 but it enhanced the processor to a faster and more efficient 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 series quad-core CPU.
The Nexus 5 will be available in 16GB and 32GB models with no memory expansion capacity same as the Nexus 4.
The older Nexus sports a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 2GB RAM in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB storage variant with no microSD card slot.
Camera
The new Nexus has almost the same camera specs with the Nexus 4 which includes an 8MP auto-focus, LED flash, 4X digital zoom and a 1.3MP front camera. However, the Nexus 5 is upgraded with Optical Image Stabilisation, High Dynamic Range and the ability to take photos in low-light conditions.
Whether to Upgrade or not?
If you are already holding Nexus 4 in your hand and you feel it’s outdated and should upgrade to Nexus 5. I personally suggest to hold on for now as the new offering from Google is not very tempting for existing users of its Nexus 4. If we compare the specification, the changes are not much with
- Upgrade of CPU from 1.5 GHz to 2.3 GHz processor
- Camera have same specification with added OIS & HDR+ ability
- Screen is better with Full HD display.
If you have never used Nexus series of device or still with Nexus 3 or planning to buy a new phone with value for money tag, this device is what I will suggest you to go for.
Main disadvantages
- Non-expandable storage
- Poor video and audio codec support out of the box
- Non user-replaceable battery
- Loudspeaker is on the quiet side
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