Design and display
The Nexus 5 comes in at 4.95-inches in screen size and the resolution has been given a bump to 1920×1080 display (445 ppi). The iPhone 5C, by comparison, has a 4-inch, 1136 x 640 pixel (326ppi) Retina display.
The iPhone 5C measures in at 124.4 x 59.2 x 8.97mm and 132g. The Nexus 5 is a larger, but slimmer, 137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59mm and a lighter 130g.
Power show-down
It's shipping with the very fashionable Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor running at a hand-melting 2.3GHz. That's backed by a healthy 2GB RAM to keep everything zipping along. While Apple isn't about specs so much it's still pulling no punches in this area with its A6 processor. In benchmark tests the Snapdragon 800 wipes the floor with the A6.
Thanks to the Snapdragon 800 the Nexus 5 is future-proofed for outputting 4K video
Battery powers
New Nexus 5 will come with a 2300mAh battery which, with a larger, higher resolution screen but more efficient processor than its predecessor, should eek about some more life. This should deliver around 10 hours of battery life, the same amount Apple claims the iPhone 5C can manage.
Camera abilities
The Nexus 5 comes with OIS 8-megapixel rear and 1.3-megapixel front facing cameras.
The iPhone 5C has a larger sensor and wider aperture than the iPhone 5 at f/2.4 for better low light shots. The front facing camera can now shoot in 720p.
Software stand-off
KitKit offers new features like NFC support, NFC services assistance, and being able to use your phone as a remote control for your TV.
iOS 7 provides an entirely new looks, an improved notifications centre, a quick settings panel, new camera options, more sounds and ringtones, and universal search.
Verdict
The Google Nexus 5 with 16GB will cost you £299.
The iPhone 5C with 16GB will cost you £469.