Name: Nexus 5
Brand: Google
SKU: 111939
Rating: 3.9 (35 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

with text and images looking crisp and sharp
excellent performance
a smart design and great value

change the in-camera sharpening level
no value add that the unified app offers
focus issues and shutter lag

Primary sensor resolution: 8 Mpx
Screen size: 4.95 in
Resolution: 1080, 1920 px
Technology: IPS TFT
Pixel density: 445 ppi
Battery capacity: 2300 mAh
Cpu cores: Quad-core
Primary resolution: 1.3 Mpx

Google Nexus 5 - Variants

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Nexus 5 D820 32GB	Internal storage: 32 GB
Nexus 5 D821 32GB	Internal storage: 32 GB
Nexus 5 D820 16GB	Internal storage: 16 GB
Nexus 5 D821 16GB	Internal storage: 16 GB

Google Nexus 5 - Pros & Cons

with text and images looking crisp and sharp
excellent performance
a smart design and great value
Macro performance is fine
over 4 years and still works good as new
Call quality was notably better than the Nexus 6
Colours were natural and white balance was solid
great all-rounder and good value for
light the level of detail captured in photos is fantastic
the keys are made of ceramic and offer decent tactile feedback
5's display is one of the best in its class
super fast
super smooth and super stable
smooth performance and the best OS support
the interface is clean
simple and user friendly
It is very comfortable to hold and feels really light
smartphone performed very well
The brightness on full is great in controlled environments
the user interface of the smartphone is great
the interface smoother and also manage the battery better
Nexus 5 design quite well
Nexus 5 feels great
looks great and is very solidly put together
functions reliably and almost without delays and the very accurate GPS
The operating system always responded smoothly to user inputs
screen keyboard is very easy in both portrait and landscape modes
rear and responds very quickly and reliably
Nexus 5X is perfectly suitable for navigation purposes
Nexus 5X very reliably and quickly located our position
phone's screen is still excellent
understated build
terrific screen and unflappable performance
Android games looks wonderfully crisp and clean
Nexus 5 is among the best in sheer processing
fast
gorgeous
and stocked
reliable performance further bolsters its appeal
Connection was generally strong and consistent
Performance is solid and it has the big-boy specs
Photo quality was great
the network is more widespread and robust
best the platform can offer
Nexus 5X is speedy and stutter-free in use
is bright
beautiful
crisp
and accurate
The best hardware combined with the best software
stylish
refined and fast

change the in-camera sharpening level
no value add that the unified app offers
focus issues and shutter lag
auto-focus is not consistent
mediocre camera
lack of external storage support and underwhelming battery backup
Low-light shots were also not up to the mark and had noise
It takes a tad longer to focus than we'd like
the design is bland and very industrial
MKV files where only the video runs and the audio
you don't have access to the battery or expandable storage options
the speed cannot be set manually
Google Nexus 5 has a rather sparse offering
been Saved as Web - Quality 50 in Photoshop
power on the right side
compact flash card)
the oversized camera aperture on the back
price was too high for this phone
Wireless charging is not possible
relatively slow Cortex A53 core
tracking was not possible in a four-story apartment building
A fairly heavy image noise becomes evident
image noise increases visibly at the same time
signal weak and often drops
the representation was ruined with the LG phones
opening apps takes longer than it should
may not have the resale value of an iPhone
the phone starts to slow down a bit with time
muted colours and trouble exposing correctly
lack of expandable storage
Phone loses data connection when moving out from WiFi area
not live yet
Nexus 5X is weaker is battery life
bottom speakers do not work as a stereo pair
cameras it really struggled in very dim light
getting a little bloated and almost cartoonish a la TouchWiz
lack of extras
the camera app is slightly slow
sound quality still leaves a lot of be desired
light that the results start to become uneven
Nexus 5X is prone to picking up colour from other objects
it became hot after about half an hour of gaming
does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users
You are using an outdated browser
ID4me does not belong to an enterprise
no USB to USB-C lead included
Middling voice quality through the microphone
voice activation only works when the phone is on and unlocked
Verizon Wireless refuses to authenticate the Nexus 5 on its network
it sounded muddled and indistinct
The side-buttons could be more substantial
feeling shallow and a little flimsy to press
doesn't have a microSD card slot
lack of it was a letdown
poor picture and sound quality
Verizon Wireless users will be left out of the Nexus party
looked a little hazier in comparison
Podcast Your browser does not support the audio element
Scanning your fingerprint takes less time than Apple's Touch ID method
glaring round eye of the 8MP camera
lazy autofocus captures your scene
too little contrast
a really clunky execution in KitKat
5mm headphone port and a tiny hole for an extra microphone
Low light performance isn t exactly poor
Google voice search is also now deeply integrated into KitKat
current Nexus 5 could see some more price drops in the near future
no microSD card support or battery switching

Google Nexus 5 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	4.95 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	2300 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	445 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	2.26 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Google - Video Reviews (9)

LG Google Nexus 5 Review! (with Camera Samples and Video)

Google Nexus 5 - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 6.0
CPU clock speed	2.26 GHz
CPU cores	Quad-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974-AA
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 330
RAM memory	2 GB

Primary sensor size	1/3.2"
Primary sensor resolution	8.0 Mpx
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution	30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)	60.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)	1920 x 1080 px
Autofocus	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
LED Flash	yes
Optical image stabilization	yes
Touch focus	yes

Internal storage	16 GB 32 GB
Memory card reader	no

Height	5.43 in
Width	2.72 in
Depth	0.34 in
Weight	4.59 oz

Dual sim support	no
Sim card size	Micro-SIM
DLNA certified	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Bluetooth codec	SBC
NFC	yes
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
USB version	2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)	yes
Video output	SlimPort

Replaceable battery	no
Battery capacity	2300.0 mAh
Standby time	300.0 h
Talk time	17.0 h
Fast charging	no
Wireless charging	yes
Wireless charging standard	QI

Screen size	4.95 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	1080 x 1920 px
Technology	IPS TFT
Pixel density	445.0 ppi
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	yes
HDR	no

Primary resolution	1.3 Mpx

Colour of product	Black Blue Pink Red White
Material	Plastic
Water resistant	no
Shock resistant	no

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Gyroscope	yes
Barometer	yes
Pedometer	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11a 802.11ac 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	GLONASS
2G GSM	yes
3G UMTS	yes
4G LTE	yes
Streaming standards	Miracast

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Google Nexus 5 Google - Editorial Reviews (13)

4.3

Based on 13 reviews

TechRadar

Published: 08.07.2015

Google Nexus 5 review

4.5

Still a solid smartphone, but it's no longer king of the price point

Google Nexus 5 A Nexus with power, potential, and the right price

CNET

Published: 08.11.2013

A Nexus with power, potential, and the right price

Google takes its flagship gloves off and makes its Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 KitKat the unlocked handset to beat.

Google Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5 review: best for the money, but is it enough?

Android Authority

Published: 13.11.2013

Google Nexus 5 review: best for the money, but is it enough?

Read on for the full review and watch the video review to see if this new Nexus 5 lives up to the expectations. Not only have fans of the Nexus looked to this update for yet another well performing yet affordable device, they eagerly anticipated the next iteration of the maturing Android operating system. Google and LG have teamed up once again to do just that.

The Verge

Published: 04.11.2013

Nexus 5 review

4.0

The ultimate Google Phone?

Google Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5 (Unlocked) Review

PCMAG

Published: 06.12.2013

Google Nexus 5 (Unlocked) Review

4.5

Google has delivered an impressive smartphone with the Nexus 5 from LG, an unlocked powerhouse with a palatable price and solid performance, and the new Android 4.4.1 KitKat update largely fixes the phone's initial camera problems.

Google Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5 review | Stuff

stuff.tv/my/

Google Nexus 5 review | Stuff

Google’s Nexus 5 is here with the scarily clever Android 4.4 KitKat and specs to match. But will it be a Nexus Chainsaw Massacre of the £500 flagships?

Google Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5X review: the people's Android phone?

the Guardian

Published: 23.10.2015

Google Nexus 5X review: the people's Android phone?

First Android 6.0 Marshmallow smartphone has excellent camera, fast fingerprint sensor, is light but battery only just lasts long enough

Google Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5 Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 11.12.2013

Google Nexus 5 Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The new Google Nexus 5 is one of the cheapest flagship smartphones on the market, but also one of the most powerful and full-featured too, running the latest KitKat version of Android. But what kind of experience does it offer photographers? Read our Google Nexus 5 review to find out...

anandtech.com

Published: 05.12.2013

Google Nexus 5 Review

Digit.in/hi/

Published: 28.11.2013

LG Google Nexus 5 Review

4.5

Read the in depth Review of LG Google Nexus 5 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about LG Google Nexus 5 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 25.02.2018

LG Google Nexus 5

LG Google Nexus 5 (Mobile Phone): 3.5 out of 5 stars from 40 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

whathifi

Published: 28.06.2016

Home review

4.0

A smartphone with all the cutting-edge features, but at a budget price

Google Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5X Smartphone Review

Notebookcheck

Published: 13.12.2015

Google Nexus 5X Smartphone Review

4.4

In-depth review of the Google Nexus 5X (Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Qualcomm Adreno 418, 5.2", 136 ) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings