Overall Score
59.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#3127)59.2
Performance(#9658)54.3
Camera(#1782)46.6
Display(#5205)70.5
Battery(#1385)61.5
Build(#548)79.8
Comparisons Featuring LG Nexus 5
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera Details1.3 MP, f/2.4, 1/6", 1.9µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Red
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes