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LG Nexus 5

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.1 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
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Pros

  • phone's screen is still excellent
  • Photo quality was great
  • fast

Cons

  • it can be hard to hear your phone ring when in noisy environments
  • Verizon Wireless users will be left out of the Nexus party
  • Podcast Your browser does not support the audio element

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 4.95 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • IPS LCD
  • 445 ppi
  • 2300 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 1.3 Mpx

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LG Nexus 5 - Variants

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

LG Nexus 5 - Pros & Cons

LG Nexus 5

Pros

  • phone's screen is still excellent
  • Photo quality was great
  • fast
  • gorgeous
  • and stocked
  • Performance is solid and it has the big-boy specs
  • the network is more widespread and robust
  • Connection was generally strong and consistent
  • reliable performance further bolsters its appeal
  • best the platform can offer
  • The design is very human

Cons

  • it can be hard to hear your phone ring when in noisy environments
  • Verizon Wireless users will be left out of the Nexus party
  • Podcast Your browser does not support the audio element
  • lack of it was a letdown
  • looked a little hazier in comparison
  • doesn't have a microSD card slot
  • lazy autofocus captures your scene
  • Low light performance isn t exactly poor
  • too little contrast
  • current Nexus 5 could see some more price drops in the near future
  • 5mm headphone port and a tiny hole for an extra microphone

LG Nexus 5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.95 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2300 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
445 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.3 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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LG Nexus 5 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 5.0
CPU clock speed2.3 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 330
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.4 f
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Panoramayes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height5.43 in
Width2.72 in
Depth0.34 in
Weight4.59 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
NFCyes
Charging connection
  • HDMI
  • Wireless
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium Polymer
Battery capacity2300.0 mAh
Standby time300.0 h
Talk time17.0 h
Wireless charging yes
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Display
Screen size4.95 in
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyIPS LCD
Pixel density445.0 ppi
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution1.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
CDMA frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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LG Nexus 5 LG - Editorial Reviews (22)

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LG Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5 review
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Eurogamer.net
Published: 09.11.2013
Google Nexus 5 review

The biggest Android event of the year? Digital Foundry investigates.

LG Nexus 5 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

LG Nexus 5 Camera review: Google turns its attention to imaging on new Nexus 5
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DPReview
Published: 29.11.2013
Camera review: Google turns its attention to imaging on new Nexus 5
3.6

The Nexus 5 is Google’s latest showcase phone, bringing with it Android 4.4 (aka KitKat) and some new imaging features.

LG Nexus 5 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

LG Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5 review - Specs, features, performance and comparison
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WIRED UK
Published: 19.11.2013
Google Nexus 5 review - Specs, features, performance and comparison

LG's collaboration with Google to produce Android flagships has been monumentally successful and the Nexus 5 is another corker of a phone, so no wonder people have been scrabbling to get their hands on it

LG Nexus 5 Nexus 5 review
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The Verge
Published: 04.11.2013
Nexus 5 review
4.0

The ultimate Google Phone?

LG Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5 review
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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

LG Nexus 5 A Nexus with power, potential, and the right price
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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.

LG Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5 Review | Photography Blog
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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...

LG Nexus 5 Nexus 5 review: the best Android smartphone going
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the Guardian
Published: 11.11.2013
Nexus 5 review: the best Android smartphone going

Google’s latest flagship phone is super fast, with a great screen and the latest, bloat-free Android 4.4 Kitkat software. By Samuel Gibbs

LG Nexus 5 The Google Nexus 5X Review
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anandtech.com
Published: 09.11.2015
The Google Nexus 5X Review
LG Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5 Review: A Fast, Affordable Phone With LTE For All
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 21.01.2014
Google Nexus 5 Review: A Fast, Affordable Phone With LTE For All

There's a new flagship smartphone in town. The LG-made Nexus 5 offers a fast Snapdragon platform, LTE for all markets, a 5” 1080p display, and Android 4.4 “KitKat”. Best of all, the 16 GB model sells for just $350 off-contract. Is it too good to be true?

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

LG Nexus 5 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

LG Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5 review | Stuff
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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?

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