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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 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
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
Probably. Not only is it an excellent phone right now, its the most future-proofed phone currently in existence. Its got horsepower to spare, and since its Googles baby it should get updates from the mothership for a long time to come. Plus, $350 off-...
Published: 2013-11-04, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: Google officially announced the Nexus 5 last week and a white 32GB model arrived on Friday. While the hardware is solid, it's the Android 4.4 OS that I find more compelling.The HTC One sets the bar for smartphone hardware, but I am happy to say the Nexus ...
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
Strong performance, high-end specs, and an ultra-affordable price make the Google Nexus 5 not just the best unlocked phone on the market, but the best Nexus phone by far.
Published: 2013-12-03, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
After spending a month with the Nexus 5, I fall short of being in love, but I'm still heavily infatuated with this well-made product. From the transition to a soft-touch matte backing to the addition of LTE, this is a quality successor to the Nexus 4.But...
Abstract: Here's a heartfelt video letter to the Google Nexus 5. All the things I like, all the things I hate about it. Press play above and grab some Kleenex, because you might get teary eyed.Below are some sample photos from the Nexus 5's camera.Sean...
Abstract: Lisa Gade reviews the Google Nexus 5, the company's 5th generation Android smartphone. The Nexus 5 is priced at just $349 for the 16 gig model and it's sold unlocked with no contract or carrier commitment. It has GSM, CDMA, 3G and 4G LTE on all major US c...
Abstract: Flagship smartphones might grab the headlines but not everyone wants to spend big bucks on a new smartphone. According to IDC, the majority of smartphone sales are still driven by the budget market with almost 60 per cent of all Android smartphone shipmen...
Although the issues we take with the Nexus 5 are considerable, they're not enough to keep us from recommending this device. One of the issues we have, which is the lackluster camera, might be resolved with a software fix. And even if it were a minor fix,...
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Published: 2014-02-18, Author: Jonathan , review by: bit.com.au
The Nexus 5 is a superb smartphone: we like the design; it's as powerful as they come; the screen is great; it runs the latest version of Android; and the camera – although a weak point – is capable of producing good snaps and video if you're patient. ...
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Published: 2014-02-07, Author: Jonathan , review by: crn.com.au
The Nexus 5 is a superb smartphone: we like the design; it's as powerful as they come; the screen is great; it runs the latest version of Android; and the camera – although a weak point – is capable of producing good snaps and video if you're patient.It's...
