In a period in which technology, even if there is a major crisis, is the only growth industry, there is always someone to buy something before considering the possibility of finding alternatives at lower prices but qualitatively comparable. In this regard, we are talking about Nexus 5 and HTC One M8, two smartphones top of the range that differ without doubt for the price: € 289 online for the Nexus 5 and 599 € (online, not MSRP) for the M8.
In short, a price difference that is quite remarkable, keeping in mind, however, that the Nexus 5 was now in November and now already has a few months of activity on his shoulders. In any case, these 300 € which are passed from one device to another can be seen in the effective use? The game is worth the candle? Let’s find out together.
Hardware
As we said the differences that pass hardware are really minimal, especially when it comes to performance that practically are almost identical, with the only substantial difference in the interface that the two manufacturers have adopted. In any case smartphone in similar, but very different out completely made of plastic Nexus 5 , while all metal coating HTC One M8 . No doubt the metal is more noble and even much more appealing, but the design is not what matters fundamentally.
The sheets , however you can find below, you are not doubt the most juicy of these two devices which theoretically compete with weapons almost equal, in a confrontation apparently useless, but that does not affect the twist.| LG Nexus 5 | HTC ONE M8 |
| Dispay 4.95 inch FullHD (1920 × 1080 pixels) | Display 5-inch FullHD (1920x1080pixel) |
| processor quad core 2.2 GHz Snapdragon 800 | quad-core Snapdragon processor 801 GHz 2:23 |
| 2 GB of RAM | 2 GB of RAM |
| 16 GB/32GB memory for data storage is not expandable | 16 GB/32GB memory for data storage expandable |
| 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.3 megapixel front | ultrapixel 4 rear camera with LED flash, front-facing 5-megapixel |
| Connectivity Wifi, Bluetooth, USB, NFC | Connectivity Wifi, Bluetooth, USB, NFC |
| Battery 2,300 mAh | Battery 2,600 mAh |
| Operating System Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Operating System Android 4.4 KitKat |
| a size of 137 x 69 x 8 mm with a total weight of 130 grams | size of 146 x 70 x 9 mm with a total weight of 159 grams |
Nexus 5 is already sold on Amazon from the link you find below, while HTC One M8 we will still have to wait a few days.
LG Nexus 16GB 5 337.9 € on Amazon.it
Display on paper very similar, with the difference in the type of technology used and some ppi more on Nexus 5., but the result is really better? Well no. M8 HTC One, just to recap technical data to mount a screen 5-inch FullHD resolution technology SuperLCD3 which returns a result more than great in any condition to which we submit that the smartphone is capable of showing images colors are really beautiful.
Nexus 5 , however, by mounting a panel 4.95 inch FullHD resolution and 445 ppi returns imaging, but with colors a little ‘subdued compared M8 HTC. should be clear, however, , the display is of good quality, but the comparison with the M8 does not hold.
Multimedia
Ladies and Gentlemen (although perhaps a bit ‘hard to find someone here), 5 Nexus One HTC bow down to the king M8 . On multimedia and everything related to it, you just have to make room for HTC, which last year had surprised everyone with his M7. History repeats itself, so again this year with the M8 which has speakers from the corner that put the scream Nexus 5 , already in difficulty for itself with the its speaker with some problems from birth.
The reproduction FullHD video on the other hand, is great on both devices without any problem reproducing our sample MP4 at full resolution. Although both devices possess a FullHD display, the images are better HTC One M8 that, overall, having a better display returns a higher quality in the video playback; In addition, the presence of the speakers with optimization software BoomSound the result is guaranteed.
The story continues, therefore, also in the execution of Asphalt 8 that is qualitatively identical on both devices, but as a gaming experience is much better on the M8 because of the display and the screen. What else to say? HTC reigns in multimedia, but no one will sin ..
Camera
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Wait a minute, what do we do now? Both devices seem to have a great liking for the photos, which is why the photographic results are pretty disappointing. Basically you are in front of a camera 4 ultrapixel the M8 HTC and a 8 megapxiel for Nexus 5 . Although both of them, in acceptable lighting conditions, are able to take good pictures, do not give the maximum, as it should make a top of the range.
Nexus 5 taking pictures where there is a clear background noise and is well lit at night with the flash only the subject in the foreground; HTC One M8, however, while taking good photos in low light acceptable lose quality when we carry out a minimum zoom on click just realized. Needless to say, then, that at night the flash fails to take quality photos. Winners? In our opinion, none of the two, you can do better.Software
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When it comes to fluidity and reactivity system Usually we think of a device of the range Nexus , but this time also HTC with its One M8 does not disappoint, thanks to the new Sense UI 6.0 that in addition to new graphics, carries with it a greater fluidity in the complex. That said, the screen you see above are taken from their smartphones, and it is not possible to determine a winner, as the appearance software of the fluidity and optimization, it should be rated under the aesthetic side, then so subjective.
Autonomy
One M8, with a single word: 2600 mAh battery and autonomy really good. Despite the optimization of on Google Nexus 5 , autonomy remains good even at the lower house of the Taiwanese smartphone HTC . Giving the test to start at 8 am HTC One M8 led us to use the medium to intense until the evening around 22.30; Nexus 5, under the same conditions (ie, Facebook, Gmail, Email and WhatsApp) has stopped at 18. Big difference is not it?
Conclusion
Quality or savings? Maybe not the best sentence possible, because we are talking about two qualitatively smartphone really excellent, which basically leave us with doubt because of the obvious difference in price. Spend more or spend less? Be aware that if you were to buy a Nexus 5 (at just under 300 €) you get a great smartphone but is lacking in speaker and camera, unlike M8 that probably only flaw in the camera but it still costs well € 599 online , in some stores.
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