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LG Nexus 5#2473

Released: 2013

LG Nexus 5

Overall Score

48.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2473)48.6
Performance(#4190)60.7
Camera(#1891)47.4
Display(#2488)76.3
Battery(#534)81.4
Build(#434)86.9
Connectivity(#2399)62.6
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The LG Nexus 5 features a sleek design with dimensions of 137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm and a lightweight build at 130g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back.
  • Its 4.95-inch True HD IPS+ display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharp pixel density of approximately 445 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, with a quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, supported by 2GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with optical image stabilization, capable of recording 1080p video, while the front-facing camera is 1.3 MP.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2300 mAh, with wireless charging support but no fast charging.
  • The device runs on Android 4.4, upgradable to 6.0, providing a clean software experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and microUSB 2.0.
  • Special features include a plastic frame and a choice of colors: black, white, and red.
  • The phone lacks water resistance and stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
  • Overall, the LG Nexus 5 combines solid performance and a user-friendly design.

Specifications

General

Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size4.95"
TypeTrue HD IPS+
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera1.3 MP, f/2.4, 1/6", 1.9µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓

Build & Safety

Dimensions137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, White, Red
Foldable✗
SAR0.92 W/kg (head)     1.23 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer