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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
Affordable, great design, good screen, top-end performance
Camera autofocus can be flaky
The Nexus 5 offers the top-end performance traditionally only seen on phones nearly twice its price. This and latest KitKat version of Google's OS make it one of the best Android smartphone currently available....
Free Regcast : What's new in SQL Server 2014? Under the hood In terms of grunt, the Nexus 5 has a lot going for it. The handset uses a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor running at 2.26GHz and uses a 450MHz Adreno 330 GPU, along with 2GB of RA...
No SD card slot, Would have loved to see a 64 GB model, Camera doesn't quite match up to the rest of the hardware
The Nexus 5, on its merits, is a very good phone. However, when you factor in the price it's downright amazing. The biggest problem with the Nexus devices has always been awareness: consumers tend to be a bit confused by them and think that the Google bra...
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Published: 2013-11-06, Author: David , review by: artiss.co.uk
Excellent value for money, Stock Android
Battery life isn't brilliant, The rear is a bit ugly
Battery life could be better and the rear is a bit ugly. Plus there's no support for battery replacement of memory expansion. However, it's incredibly quick to use and the screen is fantastic. With “stock” Android in use you'll always have the latest ver...
Gorgeous screen, Android 4.4 is the best version yet, Nexus phones get updates straight from Google, Tightly integrated voice control, Solid build quality, Ultra-competitive $350 price
Boring design, Lacks the wow factor, The camera, though improved, isn't fantastic, SMS integration into Hangouts needs work, Battery life is inconsistent
To judge the Nexus 5, we need return to the Nexus 4 for a moment. For all its greatness, the year-old phone failed to break into the mainstream, as regular buyers still flocked to Samsung for their Android smartphone fun. Is the Nexus 5 Google's breakou...
Published: 2013-11-05, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
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
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
The Nexus 5 boasts an excellent 5-inch Full HD display, a superbly powerful quad-core processor and the latest version of Android, 4.4 KitKat. Its specs will make even its top-end rivals jealous, but it charges much less for them. This makes it a great va...
The question is then, have LG and Google tried too hard here? Attempting to build 'one phone to rule them all' and sell it to you for less is a very difficult task indeed.While we don't think the Nexus 5 outperforms some of this year's other Android flags...
They may be brothers, but the Google Nexus 5 looks and feels quite different from the Nexus 4. The glass-topped shiny back has been traded-in for matt plastic. It may sound sound too impressive, but its soft finish feels great on your fingers. The Nexus 5 is pretty slim and light too. At 8.6mm thick and 130g, the phone is exactly the same weight as a Galaxy S4, and only slightly thicker. With a s
The Google Nexus 5 is well-made, but it's not quite as impressive in-hand as the unibody aluminium HTC One. There's a seam around the phone's edge too, making it look less pristine than Nokia's plastic Lumia phones also. And though manufacturer LG has made the frame as narrow as possible for a five inch display, you should also try out a phone this size if you're used to much smaller mobiles: rea
The Google Nexus 5 is an excellent choice if you want a high-end Android phone but don't want to spend £500. It has a great screen, great software and as much power as the top-end Androids. It doesn't have the best camera or the best battery life, but ...
next week, but for now, why not take the plunge? They are selling out quickly enough . Thanks to Carphone Warehouse for kindly loaning us the Nexus 5 to test. Next Nexus 5 arrives on Google Play with Android 4.4 KitKat in tow. Copyright: Google...
