HTC One (M8) for Windows
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LG Nexus 5
#2473Category Breakdown
HTC One (M8) for Windows
LG Nexus 5
Performance
63.860.7
Camera
47.147.4
Display
47.276.3
Battery
22.481.4
Build
0.286.9
Connectivity
59.262.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
35.848.6
Summary
- The HTC One (M8) for Windows features a robust build with a metal body, while the LG Nexus 5 has a lighter plastic frame with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch display with similar resolutions, but the Nexus 5's True HD IPS+ technology offers slightly better color accuracy.
- Performance-wise, both phones utilize the Snapdragon 801 chipset, but the Nexus 5 has a more advanced camera with an 8 MP sensor and optical image stabilization, compared to the M8's 4 MP dual-camera setup.
- The M8 has a larger battery capacity at 2600 mAh, compared to the Nexus 5's 2300 mAh, but the latter supports wireless charging.
- In terms of software experience, the M8 runs on Windows Phone 8.1.1, while the Nexus 5 offers a more flexible Android experience, upgradable to Marshmallow.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One (M8) for Windows
LG Nexus 5
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.95"
Type
Super LCD3
True HD IPS+
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
To be confirmed
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2µm, AF4 MP, (depth)
8 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
HDR, panorama, dual-LED dual-tone flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP, f/2.4, 1/6", 1.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 in)
137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
Weight
160 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gunmetal Gray
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.92 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/21.1(AT&T)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1.1
Android 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer