LG Nexus 5
#2473
LG X power 3
#3716Category Breakdown
LG Nexus 5
LG X power 3
Performance
60.753.4
Camera
47.427.9
Display
76.356.5
Battery
81.430.6
Build
86.983.1
Connectivity
62.646.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.639.0
Summary
- The LG Nexus 5 features a compact build with a glass front and plastic back, weighing 130g, while the LG X power 3 is larger and heavier at 171g with similar materials.
- The Nexus 5 has a 4.95-inch True HD IPS+ display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, compared to the X power 3's 5.5-inch IPS LCD at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity in the former.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset with a faster CPU, while the X power 3 uses a Snapdragon 425, leading to superior processing capabilities in the Nexus 5.
- The camera on the X power 3 is more advanced with a 13 MP rear sensor versus the 8 MP on the Nexus 5, though the latter offers optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the X power 3 at 4500mAh compared to the Nexus 5's 2300mAh, allowing for longer usage.
- Finally, the Nexus 5 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 6.0), while the X power 3 operates on Android 8.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Nexus 5
LG X power 3
General
Release Date
2013
2018, July 16
Announced
2013
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.95"
5.5"
Type
True HD IPS+
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP, f/2.4, 1/6", 1.9µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
10W wired, 50% in 60 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
154.7 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight
130 g
171 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Red
Moroccan Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.92 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
1.22 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity