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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
The Nexus 5 isn't the best smartphone on the market. In fact, there isn't a "best phone", because folks' needs are different: some want a small phone, others want lots of software features and still others want a phablet or a pen. The Nexus 5 is undoub...
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Published: 2013-11-08, Author: Mark , review by: Laptopmag.com
Very fast performance, Handy new features in Android 4.4 KitKat, Easy-to-grip soft-touch design, Much cheaper than competing flagship phones
Camera needs improvement, Display a bit cloudy
The Nexus 5 delivers fast performance, a bright full-HD screen and lots of new features in Android KitKat, all for a very affordable off-contract price....
Published: 2013-11-08, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Let’s cut to the chase: at $350 without the ties of a two-year contract, the Google Nexus 5 is an excellent smartphone and a bargain at that. Flushed with the positive response the sub-$300 Nexus 4 received last year, Google and manufacturer LG have ag...
Abstract: Even though Samsung is usually seen as Apple's biggest rival on the mobile scene, it's probably Google we should really be looking at if we think about the 'iPhone versus Android' conflict in a deeper aspect. It's true that in terms of hardware, Google...
Great features at a low price with no contract commitment. Fast performance, pleasing full HD IPS display, will get Android updates first
Camera needs work, no microSD card slot, battery life is OK but not great
The Nexus 5 isn't the best smartphone on the market. In fact, there isn't a "best phone", because folks' needs are different: some want a small phone, others want lots of software features and still others want a phablet or a pen. The Nexus 5 is undou...
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
Exceedingly slippery. Slow shutter. Slurry images. How did this camera ship?
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
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
Published: 2013-11-07, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: I have been living with the Google Nexus 5 for a week and just a couple days ago I thought I was going to return the device . After further evaluation and looking at available smartphones, it is clear to me the Nexus 5 is an outstanding value and there is...
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," and the camera is much improved. Solid battery life.
Hardware still isn't quite class-leading on all fronts. Middling voice quality through the microphone
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....
