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November 2013
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The editors liked
High-speed performance
Accurate display with minimal bezel
Soft and grippy in black
Attractive in white
Improved battery life with LTE
Future proof specs
Wireless charging
Excellent screen
Powerful internals and performance
Android 4.4 is a nice update
Great screen
Low price
Blazing performance
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
Best value smartphone on the market
Period
Android 4.4 looks very good and is easy to use
Rubberised finish isn't as solid as metal
But the phone still manages to feel amazing in the hands
Fantastic Cat4 mobile broadband speeds
The editors didn't like
Corners dig in a little
Underperforming camera software
Slippery in white
Plain looking in black
Insufficient external speaker volume
Auto brightness is too bright
Mediocre battery life
Some camera quirks
No expandable memory
Lackluster camera
Inconsistent battery life
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
Abstract: I've found Google's previous attempts to create a "pure Android" flagship smartphone uninspiring. Last year's LG-built Nexus 4 didn't support LTE, for example, and the previous year's Samsung-built Galaxy Nexus marred its nice hardware with a series of so...
Published: 2013-11-20, Author: Tim , review by: techspot.com
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.
Battery life isn't this phone's strong suit. Camera can be wildly inconsistent and remains a step behind the competition, despite improvements.
Once again, Google has managed to deliver an astonishing package for an unbelievable price tag. The Snapdragon 800 SoC, five-inch 1080p IPS display, LTE connectivity and minimalist yet functional design would all be well suited to a handset nearly twice t...
Published: 2013-11-20, Author: Robert , review by: talkandroid.com
Priced at $349/$399 off contract, the Nexus 5 is an incredible value, but don't mistake it for a flagship phone. I know that no phone is perfect, but a flagship phone should at least deliver in all categories. Sure the Nexus 5 has a very good display, the...
Abstract: Finally, Google's flagship smartphone can actually compete with other Android flagshipsI've found Google's previous attempts to create a "pure Android" flagship smartphone uninspiring. Last year's LG-built Nexus 4 didn't support LTE, for example, and the ...
Performance and Experiential Analysis: Working with the Nexus 5 over the past few weeks has been a pleasure. Performance with Google's new Android showpiece always felt speedy and responsive. Google's Kit Kat UI tweaks also offered a cleaner represent...
Published: 2013-11-18, Author: Andrew , review by: mobileburn.com
Abstract: Google Nexus 5 Every Nexus smartphone is supposed to represent something important for Android, but not every Nexus smartphone makes sense. The HTC-made Nexus One was a hallmark of technology at the time, intro...
Google's Nexus has come some ways from being a developer/enthusiast device it started off as to a viable consumer option that we see today. Android 4.4 is a superb yet subtle OS update that goes hand-in-hand w/ the great hardware LG has put together. W...
LG's second Nexus is the best phone you can buy for $350, and an excellent platform on which to experience the new Android 4.4 KitKat — but that experience isn't entirely free from compromisesJust what is a Nexus? The definition of Google's homegrown gad...
Published: 2013-11-15, Author: Danny , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: Approximately a year after Google released the Nexus 4 , the company behind Android has come out with its successor — the Nexus 5 . The new iteration of the popular and (relatively) cheap Android smartphone brings about plenty of improvements to its older...
Published: 2013-11-15, Author: Richard , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: I chose the Matte Black 16gig at $349. After having the device these past weeks I have compiled a review based on these few attributes.BuildThe Nexus 4 was a very unique device. It boasted a glass back with a reflective design that many adored and some ha...
