OnePlus 7T (256GB) vs LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 7T vs LG Nexus 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/22/2020 7:16 AM, updated: 7/16/2020 8:20 AM

Compare LG Nexus 5 X OnePlus 7T (256GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) Compare OnePlus 7T 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? OnePlus 7T (256GB)

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25 Advantages OnePlus 7T (256GB)	vs	5 Advantages LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)72% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+256GB (223GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super IPS+
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.55"32% Larger screen	vs	4.95"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 12MP + 16MP9 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
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches60% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)50% 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 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3800 mAh65% 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)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 3.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 3.0
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)46% Lighter
402 PPI	vs	+445 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Other model names	OnePlus 7T (256GB + 8GB RAM), HD1900, HD1901, HD1903, HD1905	LG Google Nexus 5 D821, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D821
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, India	(Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	LG
Release date	10/1/2019	11/1/2013
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.4 x 160.9 millimeters (2.93 x 6.33 in)	69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	6.55" inches	4.95" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	445 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE China, India version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29) America version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 46, 66, 71) Europe: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.251mm2x-optical-zoomPDAF1.0µm 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mmAF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	30mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
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/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/6" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 3.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
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: Frosted Silver, Glacier Blue • Display DCI-P3 100%, 90Hz, HDR10+ • Warp Charge 30 battery	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Qi Wireless charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 7T (256GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
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