Lenovo S5 (32GB) vs LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo S5 vs LG Nexus 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 9:51 PM, updated: 6/17/2021 1:34 AM

Compare LG Nexus 5 X Lenovo S5 (32GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB) Compare Lenovo S5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.95"
IPS+

1080x1920

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo S5 (32GB)

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21 Advantages Lenovo S5 (32GB)	vs	12 Advantages LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+5.7"15% Larger screen	vs	4.95"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 3.0
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)27% More internal storage for applications and files
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)19% Lighter
424 PPI	vs	+445 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / TFT Super IPS+

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Other model names	联想S5, Lenovo S5 3GB RAM + 32GB PABX0000CN, PABX0001CN	LG Google Nexus 5 D820, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D820 USA
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Lenovo	LG
Release date	3/1/2018	11/1/2013
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.5 x 154 millimeters (2.89 x 6.06 in)	69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.95" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	445 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/100 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,4,5,17,19,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	30mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 3.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (5V/3A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Flame Red • 2.5D glass screen • ZUI 3.7	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Qi Wireless charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered