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November 2013
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The editors liked
The screen is plenty bright even in direct sun light
And pretty
Too. The phone is fast. Its software is the latest and greatest from Google (and it should get fast updates in the future). We like the increased Google Now integration
Easily mobile payme
KitKat is a major and welcome update
Performance on the phone screams
Gorgeous display
Bargain price of $350
Simplified approach with the UI
Camera snaps sharp photos & videos
It's half the price of everything that competes with it
The gorgeous 445ppi display has bright
Accurate colors
Mature
All-black good looks without any "faux" nonsense. Real care was put into things like the contrasting matte/glossy materials and round
The Google Nexus 5 has LTE for multiple carriers
A sleek and solid build
And an excellent price. It makes crystal-clear calls
Battery life is long
And integration of Google Now is deep and wide
Very fast performance
Handy new features in Android 4.4 KitKat
Easy-to-grip soft-touch design
Much cheaper than competing flagship phones
Great features at a low price with no contract commitment. Fast performance
Pleasing full HD IPS display
Will get Android updates first
Sprint Spark LTE support. Fast next-generation CPU and GPU. Beautiful full HD display. Android is better than ever with 4.4.1 "KitKat
" and the camera is much improved. Solid battery life.
Affordably priced offcontract
Offered in both black & white color options
Excellent technical specs for the price
Lightweight
Slim design
Battery lasts throughout a full day of use
445 ppi provide stunning clarity
Android 4.4 is responsive & fast
Excellent display quality
Excellent performance – ideal for running the newest Android games and visual apps
Comfortable to hold in hand
Slim and portable
Easy to read on
Easy to navigate
Killer price for an unlocked smartphone. Fast next-generation CPU and GPU. Beautiful full HD display. Android is better than ever with 4.4.1 "KitKat
Crisp
Sharp display
Comes with the latest version of Android
Unlocked and affordable
Android 4.4 KitKat is excellent
Stellar hardware
Great camera w/ OIS
OK Google
Your voice activation and navigation make for a great Bluetooth copilot in my car. Autojustabouteverything
From photo and video editing
To letting me know the latest scores. Simply the best reading and video viewing experience there is on a h
Unmatched value
Top-tier internals
Best-in-class software experience
Solid call quality
Pure Android = faster updates
Inexpensive unlocked device
Wireless charging
Great design
Excellent screen
Extremely fast
Latest version of Android
No bloatware
Costs much less than its competitors
Excellent aspect and build
Best performance
Best value
Quick interface
10 point multitouch IPS display
Best price
Unbeatable value for money thanks to a low price point. Fantastic display complements a decent design and powerful
Highend internals. Stock Android is a blessing
Especially with KitKat's refinements.
Beautiful 1080p display
Quad-core processor delivers top performance
Amazing value and price
Android 4.4 brings welcome software enhancements
Price
Android 4.4 KitKat
Workmanship quality
Color fidelity of the display
High display brightness
Updates provided
The editors didn't like
There's really only one thing about the Nexus 5 that we absolutely hate
The speaker. From the image above you'd think it's stereo
But nope
The grill on the left is the speaker and the grill on the right is the mic. While the clarity isn't awful
The sp
The camera is frustratingly hit or miss
Battery life was inconsistent
Hardware design is unexciting
Modest look
Underwhelming battery life
Flat sounding internal speaker
No LTE support with Verizon
Unspectacular battery life. You can kill the phone in six hours
But it will happily sit in a pocket all day without draining much
So-so storage speeds
The Nexus 5's screen is dimmer than its competitors' and its camera struggles under auto settings. While an important OS update
Android 4.4 KitKat is more conceptual than feature-rich
Camera needs improvement
Display a bit cloudy
Camera needs work
No microSD card slot
Battery life is OK but not great
Hardware still isn't quite class-leading on all fronts
Design is bland and boring
Black matte back captures fingerprints easily
Builtin speaker isn't great
Plastic build materials aren't the most durable
Subpar battery life
Subpar speaker quality
Hardware still isn't quite class-leading on all fronts. Middling voice quality through the microphone
Boring design
Lowlight photos hit or miss
Clunky design elements
SMS via Hangouts is awkward
Stock Android still playing catch-up
Exceedingly slippery. Slow shutter. Slurry images. How did this camera ship?
Google has strong hardware partners
Including
Most recently
Asus for its tablets and LG for its smartphones. The Nexus 5 has some highend specifications that ensure it will be praised for being good value for money. However
There are also one or two d
Inconsistent camera
Unremarkable industrial design
Poor speakerphone
OK Camera
OK battery life
Less than expected display quality
Not expandable storage
Camera is disappointing
Battery
Battery life isn't this phone's strong suit. Camera can be wildly inconsistent and remains a step behind the competition
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Clear, sharp screen, Engaging sound, Super-slick OS, A price tag that'll give you whiplash
Fiddly, fussy camera needs improvement, Sound quality lags behind that of most rivals
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Published: 2013-11-17, Author: Dan , review by: tech.uk.msn.com
Really good phone for a really good price but it does have something of a terrible Achilles' heel....
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Published: 2013-11-15, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Value for money, display, lots of power, Android KitKat brings some exciting new elements
Camera performance leaves a little to be desired, battery performance could be better, the design and build might divide opinion
There's a lot packed into the Nexus 5, particularly given the £299 and £339 pricepoints for 16GB and 32GB respectively. For that money, you get a display that rivals devices that cost some £200 more, and a chipset that is, in many cases, more powerf...
The Nexus 5 offers a good platform to show off Android 4.4 and although its design is pedestrian, the improved functionality of the new OS, speedy performance and competitive price should be tempting enough...
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Superb screen, Fast processor, Has Android 4.4 on board, Excellent value for money
Relatively small battery, No microSD slot
The Nexus 5 isn't all sunshine and rainbows. It has plenty of higher-end features like Wi-Fi support for 802.11ac, NFC, LTE, and extras like wireless charging and video out via the SlimPort microUSB connector. However, it also has a somewhat underpowered...
It's easy to recommend the Nexus 5 based on price alone. There isn't a single other device that offers so much bang for your hard earned buck. OS choice aside, if you don't absolutely need an exceptional camera you'd have a pretty hard job justifying the...
Pedestrian design; Lacklustre camera performance; Some software glitches
In the Nexus 5, Google and LG have conspired to produce a competent if not awe-inspiring device that admirably showcases the new Android KitKat OS. Whilst Android 4.4 itself isnt anything to write home about particularly, the incremental improvements and...
