LG Nexus 5 vs LG Optimus Vu II
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
LG Nexus 5
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
LG Nexus 5
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
LG Nexus 5
Lighter body
LG Nexus 5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | LG Nexus 5 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.95 | 5 |
| Panel Type | — | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1024 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 768 |
| PPI | 445 | 256 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 70.8 | 68.4 |
Platform
| Spec | LG Nexus 5 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 225 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | 4.0.4 |
Memory
| Spec | LG Nexus 5 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | LG Nexus 5 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4, 30mm | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | LG Nexus 5 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP, f/2.4 | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | LG Nexus 5 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2300 | 2150 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 300 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Spec | LG Nexus 5 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 137.9 | 132.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| Weight (g) | 130 | 159 |
| Width (mm) | 69.2 | 85.6 |
Launch
| Spec | LG Nexus 5 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, October. Released 2013, November | 2013, February |
| Status | Discontinued | Cancelled |
Network
| Spec | LG Nexus 5 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 1700, 1900, 2100, 900 - North American version | HSDPA |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 4, 5, 17, 19, 25, 26, 41 - North America | — |
| edge | — | Yes |
| gprs | — | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG Nexus 5 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | LG Nexus 5 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | LG Nexus 5 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both LG Nexus 5 and LG Optimus Vu II are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
LG Nexus 5 packs a 2300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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