Samsung Galaxy S4 is one of the most remarkable handsets released in 2013. In fact, it is the best-selling high-end Android smartphone this year. However, this does not really mean that it's the best device out in the market today. LG's Nexus 5 for Google is actually its best competitor as of late. The Nexus 5 is a powerful handset that speaks a lot of volumes despite the more affordable pricing. If you are planning to purchase a new smartphone before this year ends and if you are caught in between this two, then this comparison review can help you reach your final decision.
Samsung Galaxy S4 over Google Nexus 5
Although both devices are playing on the 5-inch entry level (but of course LG's latest Nexus only houses a 4.95" screen) and although both phones sport 1080p screen resolution, Samsung Galaxy S4 has superior color reproduction, contrast and viewing angles.
Another feature that makes Samsung Galaxy S4 the better pick is its 13MP rear-facing camera with autofocus LED flash. Its primary shooter is capable of taking dual shots, simultaneous HD video and image recording, and packs even more great feats such as taking 1080p at 30fps videos. On the other hand, Google Nexus 5 comes with an 8MP autofocus camera with LED flash, which is pretty understandable given its price.
Another thing that gives Samsung's flagship device the edge over the other is the external memory expansion slot. While LG's Nexus 5 simply relies on the built-in internal storage for its memory, the Galaxy S4 can accommodate up to 64GB of external RAM.
Finally, Samsung Galaxy S4 also takes the lead when it comes to battery life. This is not at all surprising since the device has a 2,600mAh battery while the other smartphone has a decent 2,300mAh battery all the same.
Google Nexus 5 over Samsung Galaxy S4
The Google Nexus 5 is definitely something to aspire for not only because of its affordable price but as well as because of the specs and features it houses. First is the fact that it's the first smartphone to come with Android OS v4.4 KitKat, the latest Android OS as of late. On the other hand, the Galaxy S4 mainly thrives on the latest Jellybean update 4.2.2.
When it comes to speed and performance, Google Nexus 5 also takes the lead with its Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 CPU, 2 GB RAM, Adreno 330 GPU, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset. All of these make this device one of the leading smartphones when it comes to speed performance and multitasking. On the contrary, Samsung 4th instalment for its Galaxy S series comes with Quad-core 1.6 GHZ Cortex-A15 and quad-core 1.2 GHZ Cortex-A7. Although there is only minimal difference between the two when compared side-by-side, we noticed that the Nexus 5 can carry out a process or load a page at a faster rate. But in terms of handling multiple tasks efficiently, we can give that to the S4.
Alas, if you are to take into consideration the pricing of the two devices, we'd say that Google Nexus 5 has the most potential knowing the fact that it comes with high-end feats despite its much affordable price over that of the Samsung Galaxy S4's.
