mobilephones.com Updated: 2014-08-09 09:56:21
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Let's launch straight in to the build and appearance of the Nexus 5. It has a 5-inch display which is noticeably larger than the Nexus 4's 4.7-inch screen. If we're already into the Nexus 4 comparisons, you'll notice as soon as you turn on Google's latest...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-08-09 09:56:22
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The Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 KitKat carries on the recent tradition of top-tier specs and relatively budget prices from Google, and in this review, we're going to take a look at whether the device hangs with the best of them.We've come to expect Nexus dev...
Great screen, Low price, Blazing performance...
Lackluster camera, Inconsistent battery life...
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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If the Nexus 4 was a breakthrough for Google's smartphone brand, the Nexus 5 could be the model that sees it stride ahead of the rest of the market. Why? Because it takes a successful formula and adds improvements all round, yet retains the main draw...
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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Originally reviewed on 4 November 2013 What is the Google Nexus 5? The Nexus 5 is the successor to our Phone of the Year 2012, the Google Nexus 4 , and the smaller sibling of the new Google Nexus 6 . The Nexus 5 is a thin, light phone with a 5-inch screen...
Excellent value, Great performance, Decent low-light camera performance, Excellent screen...
Non-expandable memory, Camera tends to overexpose, Mediocre battery life...
The Google Nexus 5 is the high-end Android phone bargain of the year. Aside from a slightly anaemic battery it offers everything phones costing £200 more do.Next, read our Nexus 5 vs Nexus 4 comparison...
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If the Nexus 4 was a breakthrough for Google's smartphone brand, the Nexus 5 could be the model that sees it stride ahead of the rest of the market.Why? Because it takes a successful formula and adds improvements all round, yet retains the main draw of th...
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...
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The Nexus 5 was one of my most anticipated tech releases of 2013, and rightly so; it's the best smartphone I've used. This is a big call, and I'm going to spend the rest of my review convincing you why Google and LG have struck magic, again. googletag.cm...
Google has spent countless hours on building the best smartphone on the market, in my opinion of course. At $349, you're getting one of the most powerful smartphones on the market, with some of the best out-of-the-box features, such as wireless charging...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated: 2014-08-09 09:56:32
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If the Nexus 4 was a breakthrough for Google's smartphone brand, the Nexus 5 could be the model that sees it stride ahead of the rest of the market. Why? Because it takes a successful formula and adds improvements all round, yet retains the main draw of t...
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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Dull, unassuming and slab-like. These are just some of the words used to describe the Nexus 5 in some of the reviews I've come across online, and for the most part I think they're a tad unfair. The Nexus 5 is not a bold device by any means, nor could it b...
Android 4.4, Google Now is deeply integrated, LTEsupport, awesome processing power, great design, brilliant display, First inline for updates, zero bloatware, plenty of connectivity and, of course, that insanely low price tag.
Battery life isn't great and neither is the camera...
Battery isn't great and neither is the camera but aside from these two things the Nexus 5 is a true force to be reckoned with. Android 4.4 is a massive update, adding in tons of new features, tweaks and refinements, which when combined with the Nexus 5's...
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The Nexus 5 is the best that Google has to offer right now. It is a lean, mean Android machine, beyond the reach of OEM embellishment and carrier bloatware. It delivers a streamlined experience that's stylish, refined, and lightning fast, and it does all...
Great screen, Low price, Blazing performance...
Lackluster camera, Inconsistent battery life...
Google has learned from the OEMs. It has learned from previous smartphones in the Nexus line; there are no obvious omissions here, like the lack of LTE in the Nexus 4. Google has even reserved a few goodies for the Nexus 5 alone. The really important thi...
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Google's Nexus smartphone has been going from strength to strength with each version and the new Nexus 5 has continued that tradition with style.The device has a 5-inch display and brings together the latest features including the brand new Android 4.4 Ki...
The Nexus 5 is an impressive device that offers the latest features and Android operating system.But perhaps the most attractive feature is the price with the 16GB priced at $399 and the 32GB at $449.The device is sure to win a legion of fans because it c...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2014-08-09 09:56:42
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The Google Nexus 5 is hands down the best unlocked smartphone available, combining high-end specs and a pure Android experience with an unbelievably low price. In the U.S., though, the unlocked Nexus 5 only plays nice with T-Mobile and AT&T’s networks. If...
Sprint's Google Nexus 5 remains a blazing-fast, pure Android smartphone with support for the company's budding Spark LTE network, but it's not as good a deal as its unlocked counterpart...
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There's a new flagship smartphone in town. The LG-made Nexus 5 offers a fast Snapdragon platform, LTE for all markets, a 5” 1080p display, and Android 4.4 “KitKat”. Best of all, the 16 GB model sells for just $350 off-contract. Is it too good to be true?...
The Nexus 5 represents an interesting turn of events for Google and Android. At $350 off-contract, it provides the same performance as premium devices selling for twice its price. This means that the Nexus 5 offers a whole lot of power in reach of the ave...
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Google's Nexus 5 smartphone has been very popular since launch and after a number of months on sale in the US Google-owned Motorola has decided to bring the Moto X to the UK. See how these to mid-range priced smartphones compare to each other in our Nexus...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2014-08-09 09:56:45
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The question of which smartphone to buy is a tricky one. This is because, thanks to fragmentation in the market, pretty much every single vendor has something unique to offer consumers. This phenomenon remains true in the current market that's dominated...
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Updated: 2014-08-09 09:56:45
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The Google Nexus 5 might just be the most obviously leaked smartphone since the iPhone 5s , Samsung Galaxy S4 and... now we think about it, most of the flagship smartphones this year. The difference between these is that actually we had no idea whether G...
Incredible display, Android KitKat, That price tag...
Average camera, OK storage...
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Google’s Nexus 5 could well be the best value smartphone released all year, packing in one of the fastest chips of 2013, a 5 inch screen, and a price that makes it really hard to pass up. The fifth product in Google’s own series of smartphones, the N...
Best value smartphone on the market, period; Excellent screen; 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;...
Only a day of battery life;...
For the latest Nexus handset, Google and LG have literally crafted a slightly smaller version of the G2 smartphone with buttons in the typical places that can be had for under $500.That's a price that makes it very hard to pass up, and while the battery c...
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ocaholic.ch.english Updated: 2014-08-09 09:56:45
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Over the past years LG have had the rare chance to gather experience building Google Nexus Smartphones. The Korean company are the makers of the Nexus 4, but sharp tongues would claim that it was just a cut-down version of the Optiumus G. It might be that...
Performance Throttling Display / Camera In case of the display there is a panel that measures 495 inch diagonally Since there is an IPS panel colors are lifelike and also contrast as well as brightness are really good One point where LG was saving a few...
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…then the Nexus 5 would be the result. This is a lovely phone – not eyes-out-on-stalks, run-away-to-Mexico-together lovely like the HTC One - but still lovely.From the front it's almost all screen, with super skinny bezels making it just a touch taller an...
That sub£300 price, Powerful, scarily clever KitKat, Sexy screen...
Subpar battery life...
With Google Now and voice search Android has been utterly invaded by Google's services and that makes KitKat scarily powerful. More importantly, with an understated build, terrific screen and unflappable performance, the hardware is a worthy match for th...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated: 2014-08-09 09:56:50
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Google's new Nexus 5 Android phone loves to tout its reputation of delivering high-end smartphone capabilities without the high-end price tag. But does Google's latest hardware handiwork live up to the hype?Simply put, yes. No other phone comes close to o...
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There are some phones that change an industry, and the Nexus 4 was one of them. Released for a ridiculously low $309 CDN ($299 USD) in early November 2012, the device went on to reveal the limitations of the carrier-free OEM strategy. Lacking LTE and fell...
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...
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Since the Nexus One was released in 2010 Google have been using the Nexus line to cater to lots of different use cases and needs. Nexus phones have served honourably as Android Developer phones. Nexus phones have been the poster child for the AOSP (Androi...
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...
Corners dig in a little, Underperforming camera software, Slippery in white, plain looking in black, Insufficient external speaker volume, Auto brightness is too bright...
Starting at only $399 outright this is an absolute bargain considering you're getting the very latest specced hardware. You can move up to physically larger phones like an Xperia Z1, LG G2 or a “phablet” sized Galaxy Note 3 and get similar hardware specs...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2014-08-09 09:56:58
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The humble KitKat is no longer just a tasty chocolate treat that's perfect for slurping coffee through (we KNOW we're not alone on that one), as the Nestlé snack... The replacement for the LG-made Google Nexus 4 is expected to be officially unveiled in t...
Superb screen, Great handling, nice object to hold, Flawlessly responsive, Interface more practical than Nexus 4's, Light weight, System updates...
Battery life, Nonexpandable memory...
The Nexus 5 is currently the smartphone with the most bang for your buck. It has a superb screen, it's flawlessly responsive and it has KitKat. The camera and sound quality aren't the best, but they're nothing to gawk at, either. Our biggest complaint is...
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fatducktech.com Updated: 2014-08-09 09:57:08
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The Google Nexus 5 is a top-notch Android handset at a budget price point as long as you're buying outright.Before anyone complains that I'm meant to be a one-smartphone monogamous kind of guy right now due to Budget Phone Week , I'll state that the Nexus...
Google positions the Nexus devices as premium offerings at a budget price. You can buy many cheaper Android phones, but none with the overall power of the Nexus 5. It's a strong play into the Google camp, and arguably a sign of where Google's going, but a...
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Google's Nexus smartphone line has been gradually improving to the point where it can be taken very seriously as a competitor to big name models from rival brands such as Samsung, HTC and Apple. Will the new model, the Nexus 5, finally vault the c...
Ladies and gents, the Google Nexus 5 looking to be the best smartphone of any stripe in Australia for the year of 2013. It offers most of the hardware features of similar high-end models such as the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One, does so in a form facto...
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Google's Nexus 5 is its flagship smartphone and Google-owned Motorola has launched the Moto G . Find out how these two budget smartphones differ in our Nexus 5 vs Moto G comparison review. These smartphones are in different leagues so this review is not...
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When the Nexus 4 was released last year, its high-end specs and low-end price meant people reassessed their expectations about what kind of Android phone it was possible to buy for their budget. LG's collaboration with Google to produce Android flagships...
Price makes it fantastic value for money, powerful, quadcore processor, Android 4.4 KitKat, slim and neat...
No microSD card slot, camera performance could be better, design might be too functional for some...
If you're after a phone that will happily cruise through any task you throw at it and allow you take advantage of everything Android has to offer, but can't afford the £500 phones at the top of the market, the Nexus 5 is the phone for you...
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Nexus 5 vs iPhone 5S: Software The principal reason to choose the Nexus 5 is always going to be the price. We have a whole section discussing price at the bottom of this article. But you are a Macworld reader and an iPhone fan, so we are going to assu...
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LG and Google have struck gold again. They rocked the mobile market last year with the Nexus 4 , which offered top-tier tech for a lot less money than rivals – and it's the same deal with this sequel. The Google Nexus 5 is a brilliant smartphone at half...
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...
The Nexus 5 finall bows down to more advanced rivals after a lengthy stint as one of our favourite smartphones. It's no surprise: 2014's newcomers have been mightily impressive so far, upping the game in both specs and design (discounting the Samsung S5 o...
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Nexus 5 vs iPhone 5C: Size, weight, design The iPhone 5c is in essence the iPhone 5, but in a polycarbonate plastic casing. That makes it a little bigger and heavier than its predecessor, albeit only slightly. The iPhone 5C measures 59 x 124 x 9 mm an...
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tech.uk.msn.com Updated: 2014-08-09 09:57:15
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Around once each calendar year, Google likes to bring out a smartphone all of its own. Branded a Nexus phone, they herald the dawn of a new version of the Android mobile phone software and all the updates, changes to the look and feel, and fun new feature...
Really good phone for a really good price but it does have something of a terrible Achilles' heel...
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For many Android fans, the Nexus line is the ultimate expression of Google's mobile ambitions: affordable, powerful and unfettered with manufacturer customisation, the Nexus offers the purest Google Android experience you'll find. It's no surprise, then...
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...
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Google and LG have got together to produce the Google Nexus 5 – and have come up with a competent handset, which lacks the wow factor. It does a good job of showing off Android KitKat although the OS itself feels more like an upgrade than a really n...
Android KitKat; lightningfast quadcore 2.3GHz processor; No manufacturer overlay; better search integration.
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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With some help from LG , Google is back with the Nexus 5 smartphone. And despite a price bump, it's still the cheapest flagship smartphone on the market at just £299. See also : The 15 best smartphones of 2013 . The Nexus 5 has simple and understated st...
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A year ago, we reviewed the Nexus 4 and it got four stars out of five and a coveted Best Buy award. This time around, I've found enough that irks me to deny the new Nexus that coveted fifth star again – but even so, this is undoubtedly a great smartphone...
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...
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When reviewing the Nexus 5, I’m extremely conscious of getting caught up in the excitement phase that accompanies receiving a new phone. After looking back at last year’s review, I actually feel that my assessment was mostly fair. But still, the passin...
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...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated: 2014-08-09 09:57:16
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Anticipation around the next iteration of Android had been building for an age with the false start of Key Lime Pie turning out to be a mere incremental update dampening excitement levels earlier in the year.The coming to light of a bizarre tie-up between...
Android KitKat; Superswift quadcore 2.3GHz processor; Lack of manufacturer overlay; Improved search integration...
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...
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The phone itself is a big deal, though. It is, quite simply, amazing value. Almost everything about the Nexus 5's specification is top-drawer, from its Snapdragon 800 processor to its Full HD screen and the very latest version of Android; 4.4 KitKat. Phon...
The Google Nexus 5 does almost everything right for a very reasonable price...
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The Nexus 5 was one of the most leaked smartphones of the year, but it's here and has brought Android 4.4 KitKat with it. Google teamed up with LG for the previous generation Nexus 4 and has kept that partnership alive with the Nexus 5. See also : The 14...
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If the Nexus 4 was a breakthrough for Google's smartphone brand, the Nexus 5 could well be the model that sees it stride ahead of the rest of the market. Why? Because it takes a successful formula and adds improvements all round, yet retains the big draw...
Top performance and top value - the Nexus 5 is our new A-List smartphone...
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The Nexus 5 smartphone has landed - packing Android KitKat 4.4, high-end components including a full HD display and a tantalising £299 SIM-free starting price. LG continues with the manufacturing duties, and the firm has made a several changes to the int...
Great value; Highquality screen; Android 4.4 KitKat;; 4G support, Smooth performance;...
Average camera; No micro SD card support...
The Nexus 5 is the pound-for-pound the best value handset available on the market. It delivers excellent performance and has a vibrant full HD display but is not perfect. LG has understandable had to cut costs in the camera department and there's no way...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2014-08-09 09:57:25
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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...
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Google's successor to the Nexus 4 is out and it's the first handset to carry the Android 4.4 operating system, aka KitKat. If you want to get hold of one you'll have to wait however – the Google Play store has sold out for the next few weeks, and even if...
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...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated: 2014-08-09 09:57:25
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The Google Nexus 5 runs Android 4.4 KitKat, giving us our first glimpse of this new operating system. With its impressive hardware list, Agent Lee unwraps one to find out if it's as good as it looks.Google's Nexus phones are always eagerly anticipated wit...
Lightning fast, Great screen, Competitive price...
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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artiss.co.uk Updated: 2014-08-09 09:57:25
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Last Thursday Google announced their new smartphone, the Nexus 5. I ordered one the same day and it turned up yesterday. Needless to say, I was excited and remain so. My Nexus 4 (the predecessor) has been a cracking phone and cheap enough that I could jus...
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...
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The Nexus 4 that changed things for Google. Unlike its predecessors, it came closest to Google's original vision of breaking away from the expensive carrier/contract way of purchasing phones. Its much-discussed successor, the Nexus 5, has now arrived. Can...
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...
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There is something special about the Nexus 5. It took us a while to put our finger on it, but we finally think we have got it figured out. You see, every other flagship Android phone has been spectacular in its own way. HTC nailed the design, while LG's G...
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...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2014-08-09 09:57:27
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The Google Nexus 5 is the follow-up to the Nexus 4. Like that phone, it's out to offer an attractive alternative to the kings of the Android world – phones like the Galaxy S4, the Xperia Z1 and HTC One. It lures us in with a low price: At £300, the Nex...
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...
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After over a month of rumours which revealed almost everything about the device, from design to specifications, Google's worst kept secret of all time is finally here. The Nexus 5 is officially official, and it's available in Australia immediately.The Nex...
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After over a month of rumours which revealed almost everything about the device, from design to specifications, Google's worst kept secret of all time is finally here. The Nexus 5 is officially official, and it's available in Australia immediately...
Excellent screen, Powerful internals and performance, Android 4.4 is a nice update...
Mediocre battery life, Some camera quirks, No expandable memory...
The Nexus 5 boasts an excellent screen, powerful internals and runs the latest version of Android, but is slightly let down by poor battery life, and a camera that can't quite match its flagship competitors. Despite a few flaws, it offers impressive value...
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Google has finally launched the Nexus 5 smartphone so how does it match up to Apple's flagship iPhone 5S? Find out in our Nexus 5 vs iPhone 5S comparison review. The iPhone 5S and Nexus 5 are two of the biggest smartphone releases of this year. It's Appl...
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The Nexus 5 , with its incredibly low SIM-free price, has turned the Android market on its head. Here's where we put the two high-end smartphones head to head with each other in this Sony Xperia Z1 vs Nexus 5 comparison review. See all smartphones reviews...
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The Nexus 5 is here , and it is on the face of it an amazing deal. A spec similar to the table-topping LG G2 , for a price around half of that you would expect to pay for a high-end smartphone (and remember that LG makes the Nexus 5 for Google). So we wan...
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The highly anticipated Google Nexus 5 is now available in the UK. The latest Android high-end smartphone touts impressive specs with both its hardware and brand new KitKat, but how does it stack up against the heavyweight Samsung Galaxy S4 ? Find out in o...
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Right off the bat, the Nexus 5 is, to us at least, the best-looking Android phone to date. In the hand, it just feels superb. It reminds us of the first time we picked up the iPhone 4, in that its dimensions are absolutely spot on. Lovely to hold and the...
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...
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mrgadget.com.au Updated: 2014-08-09 09:57:27
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The placement of the speakers on the bottom of the phone looked very iPhonish. Overall slim and standard styling.Somehow I don't think it has enough to take out top dog position in the Android world, let alone smartphone kingdom.Some of the specs the Goog...
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techview.co Updated: 2014-08-14 06:40:03
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Should you go for a big phone or a small(er) phone? In the case of the LG Nexus 5 and the Galaxy Note 3 you have two of the best on the market at the moment but each has different ambitions and both LG and Samsung have different ideas on how a 2013 flagsh...
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tekgadg.com Updated: 2014-09-21 01:46:06
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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...
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The Nexus 5 has been around for two years – that's a lot for a smartphone – and although it's still a reasonable choice for a phone (if you can find one), there's a new version on the way very soon. See: How to watch Google Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P launch live...
Google and LG have done a fantastic job with the Nexus 5, producing a very desirable phone at an outrageously low price. It's the best value-for-money smartphone out there right now. Note: Google is set to launch the Nexus 5X on 29 September.Tags:Smartpho...
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Inevitably then, Google has engineered a follow-up device. In some ways though, the Nexus 5 has leapfrogged its predecessor. Relative to current hardware at time of launch it has a much more competetive and premium-grade set of gear onboard than its prede...
Android 4.4, Google Now is deeply integrated, LTEsupport, awesome processing power, great design, brilliant display, First inline for updates, zero bloatware, plenty of connectivity and, of course, that insanely low price tag.
Battery life isn't great and neither is the camera...
Battery isn't great and neither is the camera but aside from these two things the Nexus 5 is a true force to be reckoned with. Android 4.4 is a massive update, adding in tons of new features, tweaks and refinements, which when combined with the Nexus 5'...
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It's held out pretty well over the last year too, the price is now £299 and though it has more competition, it's still a serious contender if you're looking for a SIM-free handset. It's now available in a stunning bright red finish now too, plus it will s...
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Theinquirer.net Updated: 2014-12-20 03:21:56
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KOREAN GIANT Samsung has been taking increasingly large shares of the smartphone market, with sales of each one if its yearly new Galaxy flagship smartphones breaking their predecessors' sales record. Aware of this, Samsu...
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THE GALAXY S5 is Samsung's latest Android flagship, and while it scored highly in our review, we thought we'd see how it stacks up against two of its main competitors. We have pitted the Samsung Galaxy S5 against the simi...
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It's held out pretty well over the last year too, the price is now £299 and though it has more competition, it's still a serious contender if you're looking for a SIM-free handset. There are faster chiposets around, but we've seen s alaw of dimishing retu...
On sale for a year, but the Nexus 5 is still a great phone for the money...
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It will offer the latest version of Android, codenamed KitKat, which sources at the company say is designed to feel more premium.Carphone Warehouse will sell the device for £295 or free on a £32 per month 3G O2 contract. Official Google Play Store price...
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jwvideo video { transform: none !important; -ms-transform: none !important; -webkit-transform: none !important; } Nexus 5 vs OnePlus One comparison: Price and availability The Nexus 5 is more expensive than is the OnePlus One in that it starts from...
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You're spoiled for choice when it comes to quality Android smartphones . Here we compare the new HTC One M8 with the G oogle Nexus 5 and tell you which one to buy. The new HTC One M8 is, like its predecessor last year, a great smartphone. Yes, it has its...
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Don't wait too long, though, because the Nexus 5 will cease to be made later this quarter, and when it's gone your only option will be a second hand unit on eBay or, if you're lucky, finding a retailer with surplus inventory. The latter is an interesting...
Android 4.4, Google Now is deeply integrated, LTEsupport, awesome processing power, great design, brilliant display, First inline for updates, zero bloatware, plenty of connectivity and, of course, that insanely low price tag.
Battery life isn't great and neither is the camera...
Battery isn't great and neither is the camera but aside from these two things the Nexus 5 is a true force to be reckoned with. Android 4.4 is a massive update, adding in tons of new features, tweaks and refinements, which when combined with the Nexus 5'...
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THIS IS IT –– The Nexus 5 could well be dead. People all over the world are reporting the handset is no longer available inside Google Play. The handset is also notably absent inside Google's new London Store. A Google spokesperson told The Verge, “while...
Android 4.4, Google Now is deeply integrated, LTEsupport, awesome processing power, great design, brilliant display, First inline for updates, zero bloatware, plenty of connectivity and, of course, that insanely low price tag.
Battery life isn't great and neither is the camera...
Battery isn't great and neither is the camera but aside from these two things the Nexus 5 is a true force to be reckoned with. Android 4.4 is a massive update, adding in tons of new features, tweaks and refinements, which when combined with the Nexus 5'...
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At launch almost everything about the Nexus 5's specification was top-drawer, from its Snapdragon 800 processor to its Full HD screen and the very latest version of Android. Phones with this kind of specification usually cost more than £500 SIM-free, but...
The Nexus 5 is still a great phone for the money, if you can find one...
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There hasn't been a single Nexus phone or tablet that hasn't been stunning both inside and out. The Nexus 5 is no exception.The Nexus 5 — from a hardware standpoint — is essentially the excellent LG G2: a phone we said had great hardware and crap software...
Despite a few issues, the Nexus 5 is the perfect Android phone. It's not too big, not too small, not too expensive and not too cluttered with third-party nonsense. It's just right. It's the perfect formula, and it makes the Nexus 5 is the brilliant. Perso...
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whistleout.com.au Updated: 2015-06-13 06:53:34
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It's been a solid year for smartphones, with many great devices coming in the months before the Google launched the Nexus 5, but that doesn't stop us from wondering whether this phone is our phone of the year.It's also hard to go past the fact that you ca...
If you compare the Nexus 5 to any other phone with a 5-inch display, it has at least one area where it is better than its competitors. It is faster than a Galaxy S4 and an HTC One, better designed that an LG G2. Android KitKat gives this phone a few featu...
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The 20 best smartphones available to buy in the UK right now. The best phones you can buy in the UK - Best Android phones, best iPhones, best Windows Phones - best mobile phone reviews. Keep reading to find out what is the best phone of 2015. Updated on 2...
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You'd be forgiven for thinking you're seeing double: there is, indeed, already an LG Nexus 5 in existence (and it isn't half bad).However, in a twist for naming convention fans, Google appears to have opted to adopt the Nexus 5 brand as a label for a part...
Good photo quality, Solid speakers, Strong value, for every version, Quality design and finger scanner, Fantastic selfie camera...
Screen colours are a little hot, Battery life just OK, Camera app should be smarter...
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LG has had a second stab at the Nexus 5 Android phone . We look at what's changed in the new Nexus 5X . What's the difference between Nexus 5 and Nexus 5X. Also see our original Nexus 5 review and our hands-on Nexus 5X review .The original LG Nexus 5 is...
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The company's new-look online Google Play retail section does not list the handset as available in the UK. Ditto for India and the US, according to reports.None of which means the phone is actually DEAD, however, in the sense that it will likely continue...
Android 4.4, Google Now is deeply integrated, LTEsupport, awesome processing power, great design, brilliant display, First inline for updates, zero bloatware, plenty of connectivity and, of course, that insanely low price tag.
Battery life isn't great and neither is the camera...
Battery isn't great and neither is the camera but aside from these two things the Nexus 5 is a true force to be reckoned with. Android 4.4 is a massive update, adding in tons of new features, tweaks and refinements, which when combined with the Nexus 5'...
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SIMPLE: The new Nexus 5 from Google has gone back to basics [GOOGLE]Sometimes the simple things in life are the best. Your first cup of tea in the morning or a long soak in the tub at night.Now there's a phone on the market that has gone back to basics an...
We really like the Nexus 5. It's uncomplicated, fast and, after our supermarket drop, very robust.It might not be glamorous and, like some phones, doesn't come with many bells and whistles.But how often do you use the "make-me-into-a-lion" camera feature...
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The nexus 5 is Google’s new flagship Android phone. Following in the well-trodden footsteps of its predecessor, the nexus 4, it dons a pair of bigger boots that are proving incredibly difficult for other manufacturers to fill. Initially, I was a little d...
Laptops Thinks The nexus 5 is Google’s new flagship Android phone. Following in the well-trodden footsteps of its predecessor, the nexus 4, it dons a pair of bigger boots that are proving incredibly difficult for other manufacturers to fill. Initial...
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ergohacks.com Updated: 2016-02-16 09:09:53
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The Nexus 5 is Google's latest Android Nexus developer phone. Originally designed as a low cost and standard phone for developers only, the Nexus line has turned into a reasonably priced line of superphones with an absolute minimum of manufacturer and car...
The Nexus 5 is at the moment the best economic Android phone on the market. It does have some drawbacks, most notably its lack of an SD card slot and the average camera but its price more than compensates. It fits into the now standard school of smartphon...
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The Nexus 5 smartphone has landed - packing Android KitKat 4.4, high-end components including a full HD display and a tantalising £299 SIM-free starting price. LG continues with the manufacturing duties, and the firm has made several changes to the inter...
Great value, Highquality screen, Android 4.4 KitKat, 4G support, Smooth performance...
Average camera, No micro SD card support...
The Nexus 5 is the pound-for-pound the best value handset available on the market. It delivers excellent performance and has a vibrant full HD display but is not perfect. LG has understandable had to cut costs in the camera department and there's no wa...
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The Nexus 5 is offically over, having been removed from sale on the Google Play Store at the start of the year. It's a shame it's no longer available, to be honest, as the Nexus 5 continues to be an excellent handset for those after a vanilla Android expe...
The Nexus 5 is still a fantastic phone for the money. The Full HD screen is excellent, the phone is seriously fast and, if 16GB of storage isn't enough, A 32GB version is also available. The Google Nexus 5's only drawback is battery life; it managed just...
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The company's new-look online Google Play retail section does not list the handset as available in the UK. Ditto for India and the US, according to reports.None of which means the phone is actually DEAD, however, in the sense that it will likely continue...
Android 4.4, Google Now is deeply integrated, LTE-support, awesome processing power, great design, brilliant display, First inline for updates, zero bloatware, plenty of connectivity and, of course, that insanely low price tag...
Battery life isn't great and neither is the camera...
Battery isn't great and neither is the camera but aside from these two things the Nexus 5 is a true force to be reckoned with. Android 4.4 is a massive update, adding in tons of new features, tweaks and refinements, which when combined with the Nexus 5'...
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After months of leaks, Google's worst kept secret is finally here. The LG manufactured Nexus 5 is the company's fourth generation Nexus device and the follow up to last year's excellent Nexus 4. The Nexus 5 boasts an excellent screen, powerful internals a...
Excellent screen, Powerful internals and performance, Android 4.4 is a nice update...
Mediocre battery life, Some camera quirks, No expandable memory...
The Nexus 5 boasts an excellent screen, powerful internals and runs the latest version of Android, but is slightly let down by poor battery life, and a camera that can't quite match its flagship competitors. Despite a few flaws, it offers impressive value...
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Vibrant bright red.Last month Google launched a new color for the Nexus 5 — vibrant red! It was actually kinda timely because as we all know February is the month of hearts thanks to Valentine's Day. We decided to take the jump and get one last week from...
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Warning : Lengthy review post coming up!A friend of mine had one of the earliest set of Google Nexus 5 in Malaysia. He got someone to order and ship it from the US, pretty much days after it was available. After feeling it in my hands, and playing around...
Previous Next, Google Nexus 5 User Review, Posted by: winniekepala , February 7, 2014, Warning : Lengthy review post coming up!, A friend of mine had one of the earliest set of Google Nexus 5 in Malaysia. He got someone to order and ship it from the US, p...
Camera technology – There's still much left to be improved here, hardware and software wise, Merging Google services – Google Hangouts and SMS in one app, duplicate Gallery and Google Photos, it can get confusing for newbies, Google, Global Availability –...
I thoroughly enjoyed using the Nexus 5 in the last 2 weeks. My personal HTC One is now sitting in my drawer, while I continue to use the Google Nexus 5. I can safely say that I don't know if I will want to swap my microSIM back to the HTC One for awhile.I...
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The latest Google Nexus smartphone, the Nexus 5 , has a high chance of not making its way to Malaysia – at least not officially. Hence when we spotted the Nexus 5 on display at Sandisk's MWC 2014 booth, out came the camera for a quick hands on session, on...
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I'm not going to lie; I'm a huge fan of Google's products – and that includes the Nexus, which is probably why I dropped my Nexus 4 for the Nexus 5 in just 9 months. Of course though, that is not without rational reason: the Google Nexus 5 packs a top-tie...
Awesome 1080p display, Blazing fast CPU & graphics, Lowlight camera performance, Great for video capture, Microphone sound quality is amazing, Thin, light & premium design, Clean & beautiful stock Android KitKat, Instant Android updates...
Mediocre battery life, Speakers could be better, Camera software is uninspiring; no 60fps video despite hardware, Plastic on the white version is prone to scratches / material on the black version is prone to fingerprint smudges...
Despite having a steeper price tag here in the PH, the Google Nexus 5 proves to be worth it. For $349, it's god-like and for Php20k+, it still kills. The Google Nexus 5 is exclusively available from Smart with a suggested retail price of Php22,495 for the...
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I posed a question to mostly everywhere in social media and to everyone I know – should I drop my Nexus 4 for the Nexus 5? Apparently, this article is the answer to that question. I got the Google Nexus 5 for a few major reasons: the 1080p IPS LCD display...
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The Nexus 5 is a special Android device because it was jointly built by LG and Google. It sports the latest Android version 4.4.2 KitKat and, as with all Nexus devices in the past, it has first crack at downloading Android OS updates from Google. In the U...
The 16GB model sells for around Php21,000-Php22,000 via online shops like Kimstore or you can get it under Smart's UnliSurf Plan 1500. Your first comment would probably be — “it's cheaper in the US! It's only $350 there!” Well, we share your pain. It suck...
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stuff.tv/my/ Updated: 2016-11-22 03:24:53
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…then the Nexus 5 would be the result. This is a lovely phone – not eyes-out-on-stalks, run-away-to-Mexico-together lovely like the HTC One - but still lovely.From the front it's almost all-screen, with super skinny bezels making it just a touch taller an...
That sub-RM1600 price, Powerful, scarily clever KitKat, Sexy screen...
Not the longest-lasting battery, Camera needs improvements...
With Google Now and voice search Android has been utterly invaded by Google's services and that makes KitKat scarily powerful. More importantly, with an understated build, terrific screen and unflappable performance, the hardware is a worthy match for the...
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While many enthusiasts eagerly awaited for the next Nexus device after the LG Nexus 4, the lead up to the debut of LG Nexus 5 was riddled with information leaks that the official announcement did not come as a surprise to many. We recap the important leak...
Can the Nexus 5 fight for the title of the best Android smartphone this year? Probably not, but we see Google making significant progress in ensuring that its Nexus smartphones can hold their own against other Android flagship smartphones.The price, stock...
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While many enthusiasts eagerly awaited for the next Nexus device after the LG Nexus 4, the lead up to the debut of LG Nexus 5 was riddled with information leaks that the official announcement did not come as a surprise for many. We recap the important lea...
Can the Nexus 5 fight for the title of the best Android smartphone this year? Probably not, but we see Google making significant progress in ensuring that its Nexus smartphones can hold their own against other Android flagship smartphones.The price, stock...
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knowyourmobile.com Updated: 2017-01-28 03:35:00
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The handset, arguably one of the most popular Nexus phones of all time, was a brilliant piece of kit. But is it still a viable option in 2017?Yes and no, depending on what you're going to use it for.On top of this, hardware never really stops being availa...
Android 4.4, Google Now is deeply integrated, LTE-support, awesome processing power, great design, brilliant display, First inline for updates, zero bloatware, plenty of connectivity and, of course, that insanely low price tag...
Battery life isn't great and neither is the camera...
Battery isn't great and neither is the camera but aside from these two things the Nexus 5 is a true force to be reckoned with. Android 4.4 is a massive update, adding in tons of new features, tweaks and refinements, which when combined with the Nexus 5'...
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The Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC One M8 are two powerhouse, high-end smartphones going at it with each other at the moment, but we must not forget about the mid-range devices with their lower costs. One of the more popular budget-friendly handsets at the...
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