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Google Nexus 5X

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • smooth
  • clean interface with zero bloat
  • Textures were richly detailed

Cons

  • s only 2GB of RAM
  • it does have a fingerprint scanner
  • The camera app is also painfully lacking in options

Key specs

  • 12.3 Mpx
  • 5.2 in
  • 1080, 1920 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 423 ppi
  • 2700 mAh
  • 6-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Google Nexus 5X - Variants

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Nexus 5X 32GB
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB
Nexus 5X 16GB
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB

Google Nexus 5X - Pros & Cons

Google Nexus 5X

Pros

  • smooth
  • clean interface with zero bloat
  • Textures were richly detailed
  • Colours were vibrant and exposure was usually spot on
  • initial setup process is more streamlined
  • video files look good on the Nexus 5X
  • it manages to hold its own quite well
  • speedy processor and a competent camera
  • great color reproduction and strong detail
  • Fantastic rear camera with excellent low-light capabilities
  • impressive speedy charging

Cons

  • s only 2GB of RAM
  • it does have a fingerprint scanner
  • The camera app is also painfully lacking in options
  • succumb to occasional bouts of stutter and some awkward pauses
  • too slow to react to commands
  • The 2GB of RAM is also disappointing
  • warranty is only provided to the original purchaser
  • too hard not to jump on the Nexus range
  • it will turn into an expensive paperweight
  • so slow and lag especially for the opening camera
  • stutters or lag when moving around the operating system

Google Nexus 5X - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.2 in
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Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2700 mAh
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Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
423 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.8 GHz
Best:
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CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Google Nexus 5X - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 8.0
CPU clock speed1.8 GHz
CPU cores6-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 418
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2.3"
Primary sensor resolution12.3 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution3840 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
Memory card readerno
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Dimensions
Height5.79 in
Width2.86 in
Depth0.31 in
Weight4.8 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery capacity2700.0 mAh
Standby time300.0 h
Talk time17.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Fast charging standard
USB Power Delivery
Wireless charging no
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Display
Screen size5.2 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density423.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Green
  • Black
  • White
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEyes
Streaming standardsGoogle Cast

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Google Nexus 5X Google - Editorial Reviews (12)

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Google Nexus 5X Nexus 5X review
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TechRadar
Published: 17.11.2017
Nexus 5X review
4.0

Google's palm-friendly handset puts function over form

Google Nexus 5X The lightweight, affordable choice for Android purists
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CNET
Published: 31.07.2016
The lightweight, affordable choice for Android purists

This no-frills $379 smartphone is fast, but it may leave you wanting more.

Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 5X Smartphone Review
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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

Google Nexus 5X LG Google Nexus 5X
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 08.02.2022
LG Google Nexus 5X

LG Google Nexus 5X (Mobile Phone): 3.7 out of 5 stars from 46 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 5X review | Stuff
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Google Nexus 5X review | Stuff

This LG-made Nexus is the great everyman of Android

Google Nexus 5X Nexus 5X review
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Android Authority
Published: 25.10.2015
Nexus 5X review

Does the new Nexus manage to improve upon what made the original so good? We find out, in this comprehensive Nexus 5X review!

Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 5X review: the people's Android phone?
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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 5X Google Nexus 5X (Unlocked) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 22.10.2015
Google Nexus 5X (Unlocked) Review
4.0

The unlocked Google Nexus 5X is an affordable plastic alternative to the larger Nexus 6P that trades its premium for better one-handed use.

Google Nexus 5X Google Nexus 5X review
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Eurogamer.net
Published: 29.11.2015
Google Nexus 5X review

Software sells hardware. It might seem odd to begin a review of a smartphone with a saying popularised by Nintendo, but…

Google Nexus 5X Nexus 5X review
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The Verge
Published: 20.10.2015
Nexus 5X review
4.2

One for the fans

Google Nexus 5X Home review
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whathifi
Published: 28.06.2016
Home review
4.0

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

Google Nexus 5X The Google Nexus 5X Review
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anandtech.com
Published: 09.11.2015
The Google Nexus 5X Review

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