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LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB) vs Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)

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

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Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB) 11Points
4.95"
IPS+

1080x1920

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) Compare LG Nexus 5 X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)

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Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)} 11 Advantages LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB) vs Droid Maxx (XT1080M)} 8 Advantages Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+32GB (28GB available)180%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+445 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT Super IPS+vs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.95"vs+5"1%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 10.5MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP58%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300 mAhvs+3500 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR2
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
 
ModelNexus 5 (D820 32GB)Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Other model namesLG Google Nexus 5 D820, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D820 USAVerizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola Obake
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandLGMotorola
Release date11/1/20138/20/2013
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+Super AMOLED
Screen size4.95" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)445 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
System versionAndroid 4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,4,5,17,19,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length30mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
USBMicroUSB 3.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Qi Wireless charging
• Colors: Black, Red, White
• DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Motorola SmartActions
• Droid command center
• HAC M3/T4
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Nexus 5 (D820 32GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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