Detailed comparison and review of Google Nexus 5X and Apple iPhone 7 Plus. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Nexus 5X | Apple iPhone 7 Plus |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A1784 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 147 mm | 158.2 mm | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has greater height than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Width | 72.6 mm | 77.9 mm | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has greater width than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.3 mm | Apple iPhone 7 Plus is narrower than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Weight | 136 g | 188 g | Google Nexus 5X is lighter than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Body Colour | White | Carbon | Ice | Ice white | Quartz | Silver | Rose gold | Black | Gold | Jet black | |
| Body Material | Injection moulded polycarbonate | 7000 Series aluminium | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Apple iPhone 7 Plus is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IEC 60529 IP67 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 6.4 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 0.696 W/kg (body), 0.564 W/kg (head) | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.19 W/kg (body) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Lightning | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Google Nexus 5X | Apple iPhone 7 Plus |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | Retina HD display with IPS technology | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 5.5" | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has larger screen size than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | 423 ppi | 401 ppi | Google Nexus 5X has better pixel density than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
| Max Brightness | - | 625 cd/m² | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 1300:1 | |
| Display Features | In-Cell Display Technology | Dual-domain pixels, Display Zoom, Reachability (screen shifting), Landscape Views | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| PROCESSOR | Google Nexus 5X | Apple iPhone 7 Plus |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | Apple A10 Fusion - with M10 motion | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 6-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 418 | - |
| MEMORY | Google Nexus 5X | Apple iPhone 7 Plus |
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| RAM | 2 GB | - | |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has more internal memory than Google Nexus 5X. |
| CAMERA | Google Nexus 5X | Apple iPhone 7 Plus |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12.3 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Google Nexus 5X has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
| Sensor Type | - | BSI | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has better lens aperture than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Special Effects | - | Depth of field | |
| HDR Mode | HDR+ | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | - | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Timer mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Body and face detection | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has face detection. |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | Quad LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Photo sphere | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Focus Pixels, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, noise reduction, geotagging |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.8 | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Capture depth information |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 7 Megapixel | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has better front camera resolution than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | BSI | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Google Nexus 5X has better front lens aperture than Google Nexus 5X. |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Burst mode, Timer mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Body and face detection | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Retina Flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Exposure control, Auto image stabilisation |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Nexus 5X | Apple iPhone 7 Plus |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | - | |
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| Standby Time | 590 hours | 384 hours | Google Nexus 5X has longer standby time than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
| Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 1260 minutes | Google Nexus 5X has longer battery life when making calls than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 1380 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 1140 min Standby (GSM): up to 590 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 710 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 710 hrs |
Talk (3G): up to 1260 min Standby: up to 384 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 14 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 60 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Google Nexus 5X | Apple iPhone 7 Plus |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | iOS 10 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Now | Siri | |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Google Nexus 5X | Apple iPhone 7 Plus |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 27, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 800 SMR, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, HID, SAP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Google Nexus 5X | Apple iPhone 7 Plus |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, OPUS | WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V |
| FEATURES | Google Nexus 5X | Apple iPhone 7 Plus |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Android Beam, Noise Cancellation Technology, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub | Multitasking, FaceTime, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, Apple TV support (2nd, 3rd), MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, Family Sharing feature, QuickType keyboard, Handoff, iCloud Keychain, Spotlight Search, Notification Center, M10 motion coprocessor, HomeKit, Night Shift |
| OTHERS | Google Nexus 5X | Apple iPhone 7 Plus |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB cable, power adapter, Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IEC 60529 IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C | |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
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