Today we address the analysis of two of the great current stars of the sector, the X Sony and the Nexus 5 from Google (although manufactured by LG). Both terminals offer elite features, each with its strengths, and are two of the best products of what 2013 has given of itself. We present this comparison between the best Android experience in front of the premium construction and the most powerful camera of the ecosystem.
This 2013, Sony He wanted to earn points in the high-end range and he did it masterfully, debuting the year with his Xperia Z and then updating the Z1, further raising the stakes. On the other hand, Google is obliged to lead the way to manufacturers every year with its Nexus. For its fifth generation of phones, it has continued to trust LG and has prevailed, above all, the integration of the hardware with the developments of 4.4 Android Kitkat.
Integrated
It is a somewhat subjective section but, from our point of view, the Nexus 5 it has dropped a few steps from its previous generation. LG has replaced glass for plastic (We assume that to lower the cost or to match the materials of the Nexus 7) and the team thus loses a bit of personality. Conversely Sony continues to set trends with its toughened glass and its resistance to dust, water and shocks.
The measurements of one and the other are as follows: Nexus 5 has a surface of 13,7 cm x 6,9 cm x 8,6 mm, while the dimensions of the Xperia Z1 are 14,4 cm x 7,4 cm x 8,5 cm, being longer and wider, but slightly thinner. The Google terminal is also lighter with 130 grams over the 170 grams of the Z1
Screen
We are on par in terms of resolution (1920 × 1080) and size (5 inches), although each panel has its own characteristics. Sony uses technology throughout the Z line Bravia of their televisions, with Triluminos; while the Nexus 5 screen is very similar to the LG G2: TrueHDIPSDisplay.
Performance
The two teams assemble the jewel in the crown of the processors in this generation, that is, the Snapdragon 800, at 2,3 GHz the Nexus 5 and 2,2GHz the Xperia Z. The performance will be very similar, even so, during the week we publish A table where the results that both teams have achieved in different benchmarks, you can take a look to find out.
In this section we cannot fail to point out that the pure experience of the version 4.4 Android Kitkat It is the most cutting-edge in terms of software in the ecosystem in which both teams participate. Yes indeed, Sony has shown great speed when updating its products, we hope that this latest version don't wait too long. By carrying the same processor as its rival, there will be several of its features specific that can be transferred as is, although that remains in the hands of the developers of the Japanese firm.
Autonomy
El Z1 has a much higher capacity battery 3.000 mAh over the 2.300 mAh from the Google and LG terminal. Even so, the screen with the triluminos also consumes more, which is why both are quite close in autonomy as we already show you last Thursday.
Camera
There is no possible discussion. It is true that LG has incorporated its optical stabilizer to the camera of the Nexus 5 and that the function HDR + get high quality images, but a resolution of 8 Mpx has nothing to do with the 20 Mpx of the Xperia Z1. Sony is a world power in the manufacture of photographic cameras and its terminals are becoming unreachable for the rest of the manufacturers (leaving Noka aside) in this section.
Price and conclusions
In matters of balance between price and quality, the Nexus 5 has no competitor (perhaps saving the Xiaomi Mi3), as of $350 we can get a state-of-the-art equipment whose only weak points in relation to other similar devices are the plastic with which it is built and a camera somewhat short of pixels. For the rest, we have a great screen, a great processor, and the best Android experience in the entire ecosystem without any doubt. If you are a fan of Android and you like to get the most out of the operating system, the team is a diamond in the rough to be polished.
On the other hand, Sony ofrece the best camera of the platform and, in addition, a rugged design water, dust and shock from tempered glass. Their size may be a bit larger, but their materials They are the best that we can see in the premium range. The price, yes, goes up to 530 euros. Either way, if you're passionate about photography, want a fancy outfit and can afford it, it's definitely the best option.
Z1 = quality N5 = price
Actually what you say does not make sense ... Due to the fact that the N5 is quality and price, while the Z1 what it has is better characteristics than the N5 that for some are not so important, since the price of the N5 is incomparable (except for Chinese cell phones, which he never trusted xD)
and hit the megapixel theme -_-
… And give him that megapixels in a camera are not important. Nexus fans start to have a problem recognizing the EVIDENT -_-
Really, if you want to take good photos, you buy a fucking camera and with it you photograph how stupid you are, but a mobile is not for taking pictures, the camera is the last thing that matters.
It would be necessary to think about a specific word for nexus fans ... they begin to be an important tribe in number and their (again) EVIDENT alienation makes them dangerous 😀
Hmm. But the other one is right, because there are cameras for $ 200 that are much better than the Z1 cell phone ($ 200 is the difference in price between the two terminals)
You should take a picture of how stupid you are because of your mouths and because you are disrespectful. We have to be realists. The average user takes many more photos with their mobile than with the compact camera. Who carries the compact always on top? Nobody. My girlfriend for the last year:
Photos taken with the mobile: More than 2000.
Photos taken with the compact camera: Less than 300
The question is if you want those 2000 photos to be a fucking shit or do you want them to have the best possible quality
the nexus is fine, but I can afford the z1 so I have no doubt
N5 korea Sony Japan with that says everything
Look, I think the z1 is better because of the camera, the materials, the quality, etc. Z1 without a doubt.