LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) vs Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 5 vs Huawei P40 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.95"
IPS+
IPS+
1080x1920
8
MP
MP
1.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.58"
OLED
OLED
1200x2640
50.5
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
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15 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+8 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
Model | Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) |
Other model names | LG Google Nexus 5 D821, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D821 | Huawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-NX9, ELS-N29, ELS-N29D |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | LG | Huawei |
Release date | 11/1/2013 | 4/7/2020, Announced: 3/26/2020 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in) | 72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in) |
Weight | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
Display type | TFT Super IPS+ | OLED |
Screen size | 4.95" inches | 6.58" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1200x2640 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 445 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.86GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | ARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 496356 (v8) Geekbench: 12848 (v4.4), 3197 (v5.1) GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 2000/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) | LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (quad camera) 50.5 megapixels 12MP periscope telephoto f/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 40MP ultrawide f/1.818mm1/1.54"PDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D depth |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 8700x5800 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 30mm lens | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/1.28" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 2.44µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | (dual front camera) 32 megapixels 0.3MP TOF 3D depth |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/6" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 1.9µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 3.0 | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 4200 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 27W Qi wireless charging 27W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 300 hours (12.5 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Qi Wireless charging | • Colors: Black, Silver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White • EMUI 10.1 • 90Hz and HDR10 display • Leica optics on back camera • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast wireless charging 27W |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) | |
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 |