Google Nexus 5 vs OnePlus One
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Nexus 5 and the OnePlus One, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Nexus 5 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.95 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 130 g | 162 g |
| Released | Oct 2013 | Jun 2014 |
Summary: Google Nexus 5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus One is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus One is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Nexus 5 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | LTPS IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.95 inches (marketed as 5-inch) | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Pixel Density | 445 ppi | — |
| Features | — | 401 ppi density |
Platform
| Google Nexus 5 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330, 450 MHz | Adreno 330 |
| OS | Original: Android 4.4 KitKat; Upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) (Cyanogen OS 13.1) |
Memory
| Google Nexus 5 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| RAM | 2GB LPDDR3 | — |
| Internal Storage | 16GB or 32GB | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | — | 16GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Nexus 5 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP | 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", AF (Sony Exmor IMX214 sensor) |
| Features | f/2.4 aperture, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size, Autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), LED flash | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 2160p@24fps, 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
Selfie Camera
| Google Nexus 5 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Modules | 1.3 MP | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | f/2.4 aperture, 1/6" sensor size, 1.9µm pixel size | — |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Nexus 5 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po | Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2300 mAh | — |
| Charging | 5W wired | — |
| Talk time | Up to 17 hours | — |
| Standby time | Up to 300 hours | — |
| Internet use | Up to 8.5 hours on Wi-Fi, up to 7 hours on LTE | — |
Body
| Google Nexus 5 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Dimensions | 137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in) | 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.02 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) | 162 g (5.71 oz) |
| Build | Polycarbonate back, ceramic buttons | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| Google Nexus 5 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 (with A2DP) | 4.1, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort) | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Google Nexus 5 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Announced | October 31, 2013 | 2014, April 23 |
| Status | Discontinued (production ended December 2014) | Released 2014, June |
| OS at launch | Android 4.4 KitKat | — |
| Latest OS update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Nexus 5 or OnePlus One?
OnePlus One — 2,300 mAh for the Google Nexus 5 versus 3,100 mAh for the OnePlus One.
Which is lighter, Google Nexus 5 or OnePlus One?
Google Nexus 5 — 130 g for the Google Nexus 5 versus 162 g for the OnePlus One.
Which is newer, Google Nexus 5 or OnePlus One?
OnePlus One — Oct 2013 for the Google Nexus 5 versus Jun 2014 for the OnePlus One.
Is the Google Nexus 5 or the OnePlus One rated higher?
We rate the Google Nexus 5 7/10 and the OnePlus One 8/10.
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