Google Nexus 5 (32GB)

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Key Specs

Display 4.95-inch (1080x1920)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Front Camera 1.3MP
Rear Camera 8MP
RAM 2GB
Storage 32GB
Battery Capacity 2300mAh
OS Android 4.4

Market Status Released

Release Date October 2013

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Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Brilliant display
Great performance
Guaranteed Timely Android updates

Bad
Mediocre camera
Battery backup could have been better
No external storage support

It caught everyone's fancy from the time it was first leaked in a video, and since then, all Android enthusiasts, and especially the ones who swear by the pure stock user interface of the operating system, have been eyeing this smartphone. No prizes for guessing, we're talking about the Nexus 5, Google's new platform showcase device which has been manufactured by Korean electronics giant, LG. It's also the first time that Google has launched its flagship device in the Indian market just weeks after its international launch. The pricing of the phone and the promise of priority software updates makes it an irresistible proposition. So, how does it perform in real world conditions? We put it to test and find out in our review.

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Google Nexus 5 (32GB) Full Specifications

General

Brand	LG
Model	Google Nexus 5
Price in India	₹29,990
Release date	October 2013
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59
Weight (g)	130.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	2300
Removable battery	No
Colours	Black, Red, White

Display

Screen size (inches)	4.95
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1080x1920 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	445

Hardware

Processor	2.26GHz quad-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
RAM	2GB
Internal storage	32GB
Expandable storage	No

Camera

Rear camera	8-megapixel
Rear flash	Yes
Front camera	1.3-megapixel

Software

Operating system

Android 4.4

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.00
NFC	Yes
Infrared	No
USB OTG	No
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	No
Number of SIMs	1
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No
SIM Type	Micro-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No

Sensors

Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Temperature sensor	No

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Shrey Gautam (May 1, 2014) on Gadgets 360

This phone is good in performance and display but weak in camera and battery backup. The battery feature should have been improved before release.

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Nexus 5 USB OTG Correction

Moises Nomada (Aug 18, 2017) on Gadgets 360

Yes it does support USB OTG. I know this because I use it to control the pointer or do file transfers.

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Great phone at an exceptional price.

Abcd Sdf (May 6, 2014) on Gadgets 360

First of all ,I will list down the pros of nexus 5. 1. Pure unadulterated android version,although somewhat you feel like its more of Google. 2.Exceptionally fast processor and bright full hd display. 3.First one to receive latest android updates. 4.Last but not the least,Best value for money phone available in the market in this range. The cons- 1.Average battery life. 2.No slot for external memory card, although you can get the 32 GB version also. 3.Not great camera. All I can say is,if you are ok with its battery life and camera,then just buy this phone,I guarantee you will not regret it.

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Very dissapointed with Google

G Morris (Mar 16, 2015) on Gadgets 360

I bought 3 brand new Nexus 5 from google. 1 1/2 years later two are still working but have had an issue with one from the start. 6 months after buying the phone would not start up. I contacted Google and they said send it back. I did and received a refurbished phone back. Six months after that the phone would try to start up and but never start. Talked to Google on phone, did what they said and it still would not start. Sent it back like they said, this time they said PowerFreeze issue and wanted me to pay $189. They said their technical department said physical damage to phone. Phone was in exact shape when rec'd, perfect condition. Also PowerFreeze is a common complaint for this phone. Will never do business with Google again as long as I live.

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best phone ever

Ad Game Gamer (Nov 6, 2020) on Gadgets 360

it has snapdragon 800 processor which is suitable for gaming and it has super camera when i changed the usb port of nexus 5 it started turbo charging it is charging very very fast and even it has been 7 years launching nexus 5 this is best phone ever

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