It is a common duel between Apple products and that of Google. Both company designed the operating system that revolutionize the way we use our phone. This year we witness the debut of Apple’s iPhone 5S and the much recent Google Nexus 5. Question now, which device is better? Read on for the comparison.
The built of both phones totally differs from one another. The Nexus 5 has a bigger screen of nearly 5” compared to Apple’s 4”. A bigger screen has always been the target of phone users who operates a lot on the device be it for work or play. However in terms of material, Nexus 5 failed to produce the premium feel from the iPhone 5S aluminum body.
In a world where speed is a necessity, the Nexus 5 is equipped with a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM whereas the iPhone 5S boast a 1.3GHz dual-core Apple A7 with 1GB of RAM. Both devices can handle the heaviest of task without a problem. Please do note that the iPhone 5S processor is a 64-bit type, the first of its kind.
In terms of operating system, it is mostly down to users preferences. The Nexus 5 is programmed with the latest Android version 4.4 KitKat which offers numerous new and improved features. The iOS 7, while also new, operates the iPhone 5S. Both devices have it extra functions that cancel out each other.
Another factor that will play a major role in deciding the better phone is the cost. The entry level 16GB Nexus 5 cost only $350 whereas the Apple iPhone 5S starts selling at $650 which is almost twice more expensive. To decide the winner, you need to be price conscious by taking the differences between the phones and compare it with the differences between the prices. Are you planning to pay more for something that could be less?
The iPhone 5S however have something that can edge out the Nexus 5. It has a built in fingerprint scanner that offers much more security to your device while the Nexus only offers coded security.
Both smartphones are well matched up and probably are among the best around with its high end hardware. To decide the winner, you need to be price conscious by taking the differences between the phones and compare it with the differences between the prices. Are you planning to pay more for something that could be not worthy? Do share with us your thoughts on this.
