Nexus 5 Models D820 and D821 Comparisons

Do you know the model number of your Nexus 5? Are your confused to get the new Nexus 5 repair parts to replace the broken ones on your N5? If so, the comparisons between the Nexus 5 D820 and D821 could help you.

Nexus 5 Models

Nexus 5 D820 and D821 Differences

  The Nexus 5 D820 is designed for the North America, while the D821 is for the rest of the world. These two models will work for different mobile network bands. The D820 version will connect to 2G, 3G and LTE on Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T. Any MVNO that operates on the T-Mobile or AT&T network will also work. The D821 version is available on 2G, 3G and LTE throughout Europe and beyond. You can see details as follow. North America (Nexus 5 D820) model: # GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz # CDMA: Band Class: 0/1/10 # WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 # LTE: Bands: 1/2/4/5/17/19/25/26/41 The Rest of World (Nexus 5 D821) model: # GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz # WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8 # LTE: Bands: 1/3/5/7/8/20 But please note there is a gray area. For example, some Asian carriers using different networks may have the connection problem. Bear in mind to check the bands your carrier runs on before you get the Nexus 5.  

Nexus 5 D820 and D821 Similarities

  The D820 and D821 look the same in both exterior and interior, such as the design, color, screen, processor, storage and RAM, etc. However, if you need to get the new Nexus 5 replacement parts, please check your models before purchasing. Some parts of the D820 and D821 are not compatible. For example, the Nexus 5 D821 back cover has the “LG-D821” logo, which is not compatible with the Nexus 5 D820 back cover. Have you encountered the Nexus 5 models issues, network connection or spare parts compatibility? Let us know in the comment below.
  1. BY Bisma
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    Hi, i replaced my broken screen before. My device is d821, but i just realize when i see my old (origin) front frame, it shows d820 inside the case. So i think frame is identical but modules are specified. Sry for necromancy comment

    • BY kaye
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      yeah, they can share lots of parts together.

  2. BY k v shetty
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    I want to know whether I can use Google nexus 5 D-821 16 GB for Reliance CDMA services?

    Pl. guide me.

    regards,

    kv shetty

  3. BY Kevin
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    Hi, I have the D821 model and the screen is cracked. Do you guys know if the D820 screen with digitizer and front housing sold here is compatible with my D821? I’m just asking because I don’t have the skills and the equipment (I suppose you need a big heating source and anyway it’ll be easy to break my front housing) to separate my front housing from the cracked screen and attach it to the new one

    • BY May
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      Hi Kevin, they’re compatible.

      • BY Daniel
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        I don’t get why they are not compatible?? Everything looks the same to me. Would you be more specific. I need to replace the screen and frame of a D821.

  4. BY Vinterbird
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    Is there any difference between a D821 and D820 battery door? I have a small dent in my D821 Battery door and would like to replace is. Is there anything stopping me from using a D820 battery door?

    • BY May
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      Hey Vinterbird, the D821 and D820 battery door is compatiable.

  5. BY NexusUserIndia
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    I have seen lot of differences between nexus 5 D820 and D821 models. D820 is having better quality display and Camera as compared to my D821 got from India. Can anyone please specify what is the reason,?. .

  6. BY malith perera
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    no worrys coz i hav n5 d820 it works great in asia (srilanka)

  7. BY Rob
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    Do you stock a replacement screen assembly for the D821, with the front housing? I only see the version without the housing on your website.

  8. BY Geraldo
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    Hi,

    i’m from brazil and buy My Nexus D820 on EUA. I would like if is possible, change the build to camping on 4G band of Brazil.

  9. BY Deepak
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    I have the rest of the world version (D821). Can I use it on LTE networks in the US?

  10. BY Julian
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    Hi my nexus 5 screen is broken so should i worry about the model(D-820 or D-821) while getting the replacement screen?
    I would be really helpful if u cud say whether i can use the replacement part(Nexus 5 screen assembly) of D-821 on my D-820. Coz i may not get the replacement part for D-820 here in India.

    • BY 3abod
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      i change the 820 LCD for my 820. I think they are the same.

      how the network in india support the 820 ?
      mine doesnt work will in oman, any idea to fix it ?

  11. BY 8note
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    is the only difference between back plates the logo? like, could I swap between the two?

    • BY alina
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      Hi 8note,
      They are not compatible. You can’t sawp between them.

  12. BY KUnal
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    if ibuy north american version D-820 will it work in india or not ?

    • BY big P
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      D820 works perfectly on gsm for indian service providers

    • BY alina
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      Hi Kunal,
      Theoretically, the D820 only works in North America. You’d better ask your provider before you get it.

  13. BY haritha
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    if i buy the north american version, will it work in asia (sri lanka)??

    and can i buy the international version in the US?
    plzz help

    • BY alina
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      You’d better get the version for the rest of the world, namely the D821. Or ask the provider before you get it.

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