The Nexus 5 is the latest phone from Google and one that will be trying to take the android operating system to the users as Google intended.
Most high-end smart phones that feature the Android OS has a lot of overlays in order to provide a unique user experience, but this often results in the phone requiring a lot of processing power to handle this customization. One of the popular overlays is the TouchWiz user interface that is found on Samsung phones. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is one of the devices that uses it.
Design
The design of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is a much changed affair, especially in comparison with the phone that it replaced – Galaxy S3. It now features almost square edges compared to the rounded edges of the previous device. In terms of design and styling, the Nexus 5 may not be a revolution in the segment, but Google has taken enough steps to ensure that this phone feels premium in the hand. The quality of the materials used is top notch.
The same cannot be said of the Galaxy S4, which tries to lower the weight by the use of plastic materials. The Galaxy S4 is slightly smaller than the Nexus 5 despite using a large display. This is widely because of the narrow bezels employed on the Samsung phone.
Display
The Galaxy S4 comes with a 5 inch display that bumps the resolution to up to 1080 x 1920 pixels. This substantial increase in the resolution means that the Galaxy S4 will be able to provide more than 400 PPI of pixel density. There is little to separate the Nexus 5 in this regard since it features a 4.95 inch display. As it comes with the same resolution, it offers roughly the same pixel density. The difference in the display department is provided through the technology used.
Samsung relies upon the Super AMOLED screens known for their incredible contrast ratios, while Nexus comes with the True HD IPS+ panel. This has roughly the same contrast ratio figures, but they will be able to boast of slightly better viewing angles, which will become a key aspect of the phone, should it be primarily used as an entertainment device.
Memory
There would be no problems in using the Nexus 5 as an entertainment device since it comes with two internal memory options of 16 GB and 32 GB. Despite Google not offering external memory card support, this memory should be sufficient to handle most requirements. Samsung takes a giant leap forward in this regard, because it not only offers the same internal memory options, along with a 64 GB variant, but it also provides microSD card support. Using this, one can extend the memory by a further 64 GB.
Priced at around $390 for the 16 GB variant, the Nexus 5 is a value for money smartphone. The recent price drop has seen the Galaxy S4 being sold at around $450 – down from the initial $700 price at its launch.
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