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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.
Google Nexus 5 mobile was launched in October 2013. The phone comes with a 4.95-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels at a pixel density of 445 pixels per inch (ppi). Google Nexus 5 is powered by a 2.26GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. It comes with 2GB of RAM. The Google Nexus 5 runs Android 4.4 and is powered by a 2300mAh non-removable battery.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Google Nexus 5 on the rear packs 8-megapixel camera. It sports a 1.3-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
Google Nexus 5 is based on Android 4.4 and packs 16GB of inbuilt storage. The Google Nexus 5 is a single SIM (GSM) mobile that accepts a Micro-SIM card. The Google Nexus 5 measures 137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 130.00 grams. It was launched in Black and White colours.
Connectivity options on the Google Nexus 5 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v4.00, NFC, Wi-Fi Direct, 3G, and 4G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.
As of 27th March 2025, Google Nexus 5 price in India starts at Rs. 29,990.
| 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, White |
| Screen size (inches) | 4.95 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 445 |
| Processor | 2.26GHz quad-core |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Internal storage | 16GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear camera | 8-megapixel |
| Rear flash | Yes |
| Front camera | 1.3-megapixel |
| Operating system | Android 4.4 |
| 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 |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | No |
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