| Model | Nexus 5X | Nexus 5 |
| Size | 147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm | 137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59 mm |
| Weight | 136 g | 130 g |
| Colors | Carbon, Quartz, Ice | Black, White, Red |
| SIM | Nano sim | Micro sim |
| System Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 |
| Processor | Hexa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit | Quad-core, 2260 MHz, Krait 400 |
| Display Spec | 5.2 inches FHD (423ppi) | 5.0 inches FHD (445ppi) |
| Display Feature | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Oleophobic coating | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3) |
| Camera Spec | 12.3 megapixels, Dual LED Flash, F2.0, 1/2.3" | 8 megapixels, LED Flash, F2.4, 1/3.2" |
| Camere Feature | Face detection, Self-timer, Autofocus (Laser), Touch to focus, Geo tagging | Optical image stabilization(OIS), Face detection, Digital zoom, Self-timer, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Autofocus, Touch to focus, Geo tagging |
| Camcorder | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD), 1280x720 (720p HD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) |
| Front-facing camera | 5 megapixels, f/2.0 | 1.3 megapixels |
| BATTERY | 2700 mAh | 2300 mAh |
| Charge | 고속 충전 지원 (10분 충전으로 최대 4시간 사용) | 일반 충전 |
| Wireless charging | N/A | Built-in (Qi) |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| USB | USB Type-C (reversible) | microUSB |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity, Ambient light, Hall, Fingerprint (touch) | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity, Ambient light, Hall, Step detector, Step counter |