Nexus 5 year of release. Design, dimensions, control elements. Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 69.2 mm (millimeters) 6.92 cm (centimeters) 0.23 ft (feet) 2.72 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 137.8 mm (millimeters) 13.78 cm (centimeters) 0.45 ft (feet) 5.43 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 8.6 mm (millimeters) 0.86 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.34 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 130 g (grams) 0.29 lbs 4.59 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 82.01 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.98 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Red |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). By this reason GSM very often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides more high speeds data transfer and the ability to connect more consumers at the same time. | CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz |
| CDMA2000 CDMA2000 is a group of 3G mobile network standards based on CDMA. Their advantages include a stronger signal, fewer interruptions and network breaks, support analog signal, wide spectral coverage, etc. | 1xEV-DO Rev. A |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its most big advantage is to provide greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 800 MHz UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA |
| Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | Krait 400 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only more high performance, but also reducing energy consumption. | 4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 4 |
| GPU clock speed Speed of work is clock frequency GPU speed, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 450 MHz (megahertz) |
| Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 800 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.45 in (inches) 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.36 in (inches) 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image. | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 441 ppi (pixels per inch) 173 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 72.51% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera. | Sony IMX179 Exmor R |
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution. | 4.54 x 3.42 mm (millimeters) 0.22 in (inches) |
| Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels per unit area, thereby increasing resolution. On the other side, smaller size pixel may have a negative impact on image quality at high ISO levels. | 1.391 µm (micrometers) 0.001391 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device. | 7.61 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) ISO indicators determine the level of light sensitivity of the photosensor. A lower indicator means weaker photosensitivity and vice versa - higher indicators mean higher photosensitivity, i.e. best ability sensor work in low light conditions. | 100 - 800 |
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger. | f/2.4 |
| Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera. | 4 mm (millimeters) 30.45 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes provide more soft light and unlike brighter xenon ones, they are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition Setting White Balance ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode Macro mode |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
| Version There are several Bluetooth versions, while each subsequent one improves communication speed, coverage, and facilitates easier detection and connection of devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile) GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile) SDP (Service Discovery Protocol) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity Battery capacity shows maximum charge, which it is capable of storing, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2300 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices. | Li-polymer |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 17 h (hours) 1020 min (minutes) 0.7 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 300 h (hours) 18000 min (minutes) 12.5 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 17 h (hours) 1020 min (minutes) 0.7 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 300 h (hours) 18000 min (minutes) 12.5 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Wireless charger Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device next to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.484 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.486 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.96 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.05 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
Google Nexus 5 is the first phone in the line that offers, as they say, everything at once: Full HD screen, 4G, camera with optical image stabilizer (OIS) and Android 4.4 KitKat.
Advantages: Excellent operating system Android 4.4 KitKat. Outstanding Hardware. Excellent camera with optical image stabilization.
Disadvantages: Poor design. Exchanging SMS via Hangouts is inconvenient.
Google Nexus 5 represents a number of innovations in the company's line of mobile devices and promises to satisfy desires more consumers than any other earlier Nexus device managed.
Design and screen
Let's start traditionally LG Nexus 5 review from an assessment of its design. At first glance, the styling of the Nexus 5, which comes in two color options (Update: a red rear variant has since been introduced) with a glossy black front panel, seems rather dull. The kit comes with a headset in the same color as the smartphone.
The frame on the sides of the display is narrow and pleasant, but at the top and especially at the bottom of the screen it is wide, which gives the phone some kind of bulkiness, which in reality it is not. There are also ceramic controls on the sides that open when you press them, plus with right side There is a slot for a microSIM card.
The back panel looks much more interesting, especially on the smartphone in the white version, since its matte surface contrasts in a special way with the glossy front panel; moreover, the soft-touch coating looks and feels very pleasant. With the "Nexus" logo located in landscape orientation, it seems that Google was hoping to use this model phone for enjoying media files and for the camera, which is built into the right top corner, if you hold the smartphone in the same orientation.
The 4.95-inch screen is a Full HD IPS panel - absolutely incredible, and truly rivals the best displays currently on the market. Colors are vibrant and bright, although perhaps not as stunning as, for example, an LCD3 panel HTC phone One, but certainly very close to that.
It is worth noting decent viewing angles, good level The brightness is at maximum, allowing you to view the screen in sunlight, and the clarity of text and app shortcuts is absolutely fantastic.
Operating system LG Nexus 5
One of the most significant aspects that makes the Google Nexus 5 unique is its user experience, mainly due to the fact that it is the only device currently running the latest version of Android - 4.4 KitKat.
For starters, the classic Roboto font has been replaced with a more condensed Roboto Condensed, making it more similar to One, and the icons have become noticeably larger, which actually makes them easier to click on and contributes to more comfortable work with this huge 5-inch screen. Holding your finger on the home page allows you to access not only wallpapers, but also widgets and Google settings. By the way, Google search engine Now has now also migrated to the home screen by swiping from the go button to home page, you will be taken to the main screen Now service, in addition to simply swiping to the right from the main home screen.
Too much a large number of applications have been redesigned, with a more robust suite that allows you to get local business information and prioritize the most popular contacts, as well as service Google Hangouts, which now unites SMS functions and MMS in one application. In its current form, this innovation is not very cleverly executed, to say the least, and it is clear that Google will have to make efforts to encourage users to truly embrace Google+ and its accompanying services.
Internal equipment
The ease of use of a phone also depends on the complexity of its internal qualities. Just like LG's, the Nexus 5 uses a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.26GHz, which is more than enough to provide a smooth experience to users. On its own, the Nexus 5 does an excellent job of both recording and playing Full HD video, and is also able to provide a superb 3D gaming experience. There is 2 GB of RAM and, as with all previous versions Nexus, there are models with the ability to expand storage by 16 GB and 32 GB via microSD card, partly with the goal of pushing users toward Google's Play Movies and Play Music apps.
Continuing review op LG Nexus 5 and speaking about its advantages, we cannot fail to mention one more smartphone innovation, namely the presence of a built-in LTE modem in the Snapdragon 800 chip, meaning that the Nexus 5 is the first Nexus phone with 4G support on the international market. Not only will you get super-fast performance, but you'll also get super-fast browsing. It also offers NFC connectivity and wireless charging, just like last year's Nexus 4, also made by LG.
Decent battery life is ensured by a capacity of 2300 mAh, which can last for more than a day common use, and maybe more with more moderate use.
LG Nexus 5 Camera
When it comes to image capture, it's a significant step up from the Nexus 4's 8-megapixel camera. The camera's user interface remains minimalist, which may not be to everyone's taste, but the image quality is sure to please. The 8-megapixel camera on the back features optical image stabilization technology similar to the LG G2. This means that photos look sharper and clearer in a wide range of shooting conditions, producing significantly better results than earlier Nexus devices in dim lighting conditions, and even without the LED flash the shots turned out very well.
There's Full HD video recording, and with the auto-awesome feature of the new Google Photos app, you can easily sort and adjust your photos and videos to give them some extra photographic effects.
Of course, in low light conditions there is noticeable noise in the images, but this camera can actually be put on par with cameras like the iPhone 5S and some flagship smartphones with higher resolution, for example, G2 or line of phones from Nokia.
Conclusion
LG has released Google's first truly well-designed phone in the Nexus 5, with great internals and a camera to be proud of. For the most part, the phone's extras, like KitKat, are a nice bonus, although it's clear Google is trying to push Android users their services, whether they like it or not.
The price difference between the 16GB and 32GB expandable models is not significant. And in general, the cost of a smartphone, taking into account the combination of its hardware and software, cannot be called exorbitant; at least, to find equally rich internal equipment for the same money, you will have to work hard.
Finishing LG Nexus 5 review , I would like to focus on the advantages of the main competitors of the tested phone. If we talk about smartphones on Android platform, then HTC One offers one of the most comprehensive and advanced options operating system Android, LG's G2 boasts an improved camera, the S4 allows for expandable storage and offers removable battery. It is worth mentioning the iPhone 5S, which brings its premium iOS operating system.
Despite all of the above, the Google Nexus 5 currently has no equal in price/performance combination.
The viewing angles of the smartphone are wide, but when tilted significantly, the colors become slightly faded. Of course, there is no inversion of colors. The blacks are not deep enough, for example, compared to the Galaxy S4. But in Samsung flagship a Super AMOLED matrix is installed, which is famous for its rich blacks. However, during normal work the lack of color depth is not so noticeable and is unlikely to cause complaints.
It’s still not possible to call a smartphone screen the best. We have also seen models with higher quality matrices, for example, HTC One or iPhone 5S. Despite this, the screen is good and in this price category it would be strange to demand more. In addition, the display has a good reserve of brightness, everything is visible in the sun, but the colors are slightly faded. However, for IPS technology This is fine.
Iron and battery
Needless to say, the smartphone has the most modern hardware installed. Moreover, thanks to the new Android versions on board, the device cannot be blamed for any brakes or glitches. The interface is smooth, all applications and games work very quickly. Four cores are responsible for this in the smartphone. Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 800 with a frequency of 2.26 GHz and Adreno 330 graphics, as well as 2GB of RAM. This chip is now installed in all flagships.
Greetings, dear users the best mobile portal called Treshbox.ru. Today I have prepared for you a detailed review of the fifth-generation flagship - LG Nexus 5. Surely it is known to many on Trashbox, so I will not rant on this topic. Read the review below the cut.
The smartphone was officially presented by Google on October 31, 2013 - Halloween. The large Android community was not surprised by the new product, since both live photographs and technical specifications with a video demonstration of the work appeared on the World Wide Web before the official announcement. It's 2014 and the LG Nexus 5 is still a confident flagship with excellent hardware and a recognizable design.
Technical characteristics of the LG Nexus 5 smartphone:
- Display: IPS, 4.95-inch diagonal, resolution 1920x1080 pixels (445 ppi)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 4 cores, clock frequency 2.26 GHz
- Graphics: Adreno 330, 450 MHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM, 16 or 32 GB internal, no MicroSD card support
- Communication: 3G/4G, dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
- SIM card: Micro-SIM
- Battery: non-removable, 2,300 mAh, wireless charging
- Operating system: Android 4.4 KitKat
- Dimensions: 137.9x69.2x8.6 millimeters
- Weight: 130 grams
- Case material: glass, plastic
- Colors: white, black, neon red
Equipment
In a rather small box, made in the corporate style of Google, you can find, respectively, a smartphone, a USB cable, as well as a unit for connecting to a power outlet and further charging the device. Not much, yes, but I had headphones before I bought them, so even if they are not included in the package, it’s not a problem at all, and besides, many manufacturers shove ordinary plastic things in there, which they also call headphones. Among the rest there are, of course, various instructions and a special clip for opening the SIM card tray.
The box itself has a striking appearance and especially stands out among the rest, since the overall design of the search giant is quite recognizable. In any case, I'm glad that Google has finally decided to change the design of the boxes for branded mobile devices. What I mean is that you just have to remember even the same box in which the first generation ASUS Nexus 7 tablet was sold - gray gloomy colors, sadness, sadness and life is decaying. In new devices, the boxes are excellent and bright, so in this case I won’t say a word as a complaint.
Appearance and ease of use
The appearance of the LG Nexus 5 smartphone is quite good, but still Google did not introduce any proprietary design delights in order to distinguish its new flagship from its other peers. It is, of course, worth noting that the case has recently gone on sale in a new color, as well as the “Nexus” brand inscription on the back panel, similar to ASUS tablet Nexus 7 second generation. Thus, the search giant is trying to create a unified design for its mobile devices, and I don’t think that’s a bad thing at all.
The flagship body is made of glass and soft touch plastic. I note, with daily use back panel It gets seriously dirty, but I don’t attach much importance to this, since in order to identify these very traces of fingerprints and other things, you need to take a special look and find fault, they say, the case sucks and the like. Yes, some individuals do this, but I am not one of them. It is worth paying tribute to the manufacturer, because scratches do not remain on the back panel even if this is done deliberately - which is good news. The color of the case is true black, it looks strict and stylish, and feels comfortable in the hands. True, previously I had not had the opportunity to twirl a 5-inch device in my hands and at first it was a little spadey for me, but I soon got used to it. It doesn’t try to slip out of your hands, which is very, very pleasing. The build quality is undoubtedly excellent, and for the price it’s absolutely gorgeous. In general, there is only one minor drawback - the buttons for controlling the volume and turning the device on/off, so to speak, “move.”
There are no control keys under the display, because they are all displayed on the screen - this type of operating system control Android company Google has adopted Ice Cream Sandwich since Android 4.0. For some, the extra space under the screen in their opinion may be a disadvantage, but there is an LED hidden there that notifies the user of messages, calls and other events, so again I do not consider this really important. There is space under the screen, but it is occupied by a useful thing, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Above the screen there is a conversational and quite loud speaker, a front camera with a resolution of 1.3 megapixels (which, by the way, takes quite good quality photos) and standard sensors.
On the rear panel you will find an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and optical image stabilization, Nexus branding, the manufacturer's logo (LG) and certification data.
On the bottom edge there is a connector for connecting USB and further charging, or synchronizing with a computer, the main speaker and microphone - both of them are hidden under the mesh and this whole picture looks like stereo speakers, but no such luck. On the side edges, standard volume control and smartphone on/off buttons take their place. It is worth noting that the material from which they are made is ceramic, which is why they are very pleasant to the touch, and the pressing stroke is clear and even audible if you listen. The only downside is what I already mentioned some time ago - the movement of these same buttons, but it doesn’t matter - in everyday use this is not noticed or taken into account. On the top edge there is only a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The last thing I would like to say is that the LG Nexus 5 smartphone cannot be called a thick stick; its body is quite thin and for this reason it will fit perfectly in the pocket of a jacket or work jeans. You will not feel any discomfort when wearing.
Screen
The flagship LG Nexus 5 is equipped with a very bright 5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels (FullHD). This is not to say that the display conveys unnatural colors or that its brightness is insufficient for outdoor use, but there are disadvantages - viewing angles. When specially viewed from different angles, you may see color distortion as well as overall loss of color. I don’t know about you, but I use a smartphone holding it in my hands at a distance of approximately 20 centimeters and with slight turns the display displays a picture of sufficient clarity and color. The brightness range, by the way, is high. When set to maximum brightness, the screen remains readable even in direct sunlight. The minimum brightness level is not high for reading in the dark, but not too low either - it seems to be somewhere in between. In any case, in complete darkness you may experience some discomfort, but if even a ray of light from the next room falls into yours or your floor lamp is on, reading comfort at minimum brightness is guaranteed.Clarity is undoubtedly at a high level, because the display pixel density is 445 ppi. On a 5-inch display, you won't be able to find a pixel, which means the picture will be clear and bright, and it is. When reading the text, it doesn’t dazzle your eyes, because it feels like a magazine. If you have another mobile device with a display resolution lower than LG Nexus 5, moving from it to the second one you will experience some discomfort and it will be clearly noticeable. Overall, the screen is excellent for its price. Color rendition is decent, and regular user is unlikely to watch films at an angle of 180 degrees. The sensor supports more than ten clicks and the response is very fast. Just by starting to point your finger at an object displayed on the screen, the smartphone will begin to understand what you want. I give the sensor 5 points and 5 (a rating system would not hurt).
System
As you already know, or maybe you don’t know, the LG Nexus 5 smartphone was officially presented based on the new operating system Android systems 4.4 KitKat, which has acquired a slightly redesigned user interface, support for working with devices with at least 512 MB of RAM, as well as the ability to select the application execution environment - Dalvik or ART. Naturally, you won’t find any shells or interface add-ons that occupy a cosmic few gigabytes of built-in memory in Google’s flagship - it is equipped with a pure interface as the search giant sees it. I personally have loved the design of Holo since the release of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, and I continue to do so to this day. Yes, there are some mistakes in the elements, but over time, I hope all this will be improved.
It is worth noting that the smartphone is equipped with a launcher that is no longer exclusive to it. Google name Now Launcher or for Russian users just Google Start. Let me remind you that some time ago Google officially finalized it and published it in its own application store Google Play. Currently, it is available for installation only on Google Nexus devices, as well as a special edition called Google Play Edition. But don't worry - there will be an update in the near future that will bring support for other mobile devices based on the Android operating system. Here are a couple more screenshots for you.
Performance
The LG Nexus 5 smartphone has the following technical characteristics: quad-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 with a clock speed of 2.3 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, 16/32 GB of internal memory (without a slot for MicroSD memory cards), and Adreno 330 acts as a graphics accelerator.
This hardware, in my opinion, will be relevant for the next year and a half, remember the same Samsung GALAXY S5, which is practically no different in terms of hardware from the competitor I reviewed from Google. Naturally, all the toys are included, be it the latest Real Racing 3, Dead Trigger 2, Asphalt 8 and others. In some ways, the brainchild of the search giant can be called a gaming device, but there are some drawbacks here, of course. When rubilovo is in cool toys for more than half an hour, the back panel becomes a frying pan for scrambled eggs preparing for frying on the stove - this is figuratively speaking, so do not take it seriously. I managed to reach a heating value of 43 degrees, while maximum level for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series processor is 45 degrees. This is perhaps a significant drawback if you plan to play the latest 3D games every day, but there is another one - the battery, but more on that later. Now let's look at the results of the remaining benchmarks and tests.
Autonomy
Many complained about the battery of the LG Nexus 5 smartphone due to the fact that its capacity is 2300 mAh and it is sorely not enough for everything: games, movies, music, surfing. world wide web and, of course, calls and messages. I'll tell you this: with my settings, the smartphone lasts one day or more (plus or minus a couple of hours). Of course, we won’t be able to do without proprietary tests, which were carried out for us by people in white coats. Thus, you can talk on third-generation networks for 16 hours 37 minutes, surf the Internet for about 4 hours 48 minutes, and watch movies for 6 hours.As I already said, the smartphone only heats up when running heavy games and various benchmarks in general, which squeeze all the juice out of the processor and other components. You know, in winter it will serve you as a good home stove, but since winter has already passed in my city, it makes no sense for me to heat the device now. As for games, active hacking will last not to say that long - about three hours, to which you will answer: “ugh, the bottom, the battery sucks, but I wanted to buy it, now I won’t.” As you know, this is your opinion and I will not judge it. With my settings, let me remind you, the smartphone lasts one day. From eight in the morning, using calls, the Internet, a little music, a little games, the LG Nexus 5 begins to complain about the battery being discharged late at night (the battery falls asleep, the mafia wakes up, endlessly demanding a charger from you). Thus, I put it on charge at night - I use it in the morning, afternoon and evening, and then again for the second round. By the way, the runtime is installed by ART. After Dalvik, the increase in autonomy was significant.
Cameras
Google's fifth-generation flagship is equipped with an 8-megapixel sensor with optical image stabilization. There is also an LED flash, which, if necessary, fulfills its purpose perfectly. The camera takes high-quality and detailed photographs. Indeed, after the release of a minor update, the bugs from the camera were cut out - this is obvious. Autofocus, by the way, would do well to be a little faster, but while you stand and focus, the whole oil painting will flow into existence. When using the flash in low light conditions, the camera behaves well; focused objects are not overexposed. The front camera has a 1.3 megapixel sensor, but surprisingly the photos come out very decent. In any case, it’s enough for video calls or conferences.
I decided to take a photo of my clumsy handwriting as text;)
Photos from front camera show good results. You can check out my cat playing with flowers in the kitchen :)
Bottom line
In my city, the LG Nexus 5 smartphone is sold in retail stores at a price of 17,990 rubles. I think the price tag is quite justified: stylish design, high-quality assembly, excellent hardware, good camera, support from Google. In general, I do not regret the purchase at all, the overall impression of use is only positive.Pros:
- Design
- Powerful and relevant iron
- Bright and high quality display
- Build quality
- Good cameras
- Excellent touch response
- Doesn't slip out of your hands
- OS support and updates from Google
- The buttons are shaking
- Dust lives between the glass and the frame
- Protruding camera module (very easy to scratch when placed on a flat surface)
- Middle speaker (at maximum volume it hisses a little, but detailed setup no one canceled it using the equalizer, which, by the way, I didn’t use)
- The case is easily soiled and collects fingerprints like a base.
- Autofocus could have been improved faster
Problem solved
Advantages: High quality screen, speed, smoothness, appearance. Disadvantages: Reduction of processor frequency when heated (correctable), average battery life. Comment: I bought the D821 model for 13,500 rubles more than a month ago. I was pleased with the device, as I expected. I can safely call this Googlephone best android apparatus, I will give reasons below. 1) Screen. High quality ips matrix with very great value dpi and Full Ashdi resolution, this resolution will be very relevant in the next year or two. The viewing angles are pleasing; everything is readable in the sun. I saw super Amoled displays from Samsung - the colors are oversaturated, very annoying, I like a large matrix like the Nexus 5. 2) Performance. Snapdragon 800 and Andreno 330 are one of the top-end combinations today; thanks to this hardware, the phone will not be outdated for a long time. All games fly on maximum settings(there are games that are slightly glitchy even on the newest flagships). Separately, it is worth noting the smoothness of the system. You just take the same Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Nexus 5 and test them. You'll see the difference right away. There are no stupid shells on the nexus - just naked android. 3) Camera. I won’t say that it can replace your DSLR, but a high-quality soap dish for sure. The camera has very interesting modes, such as: sphere, panorama, background blur and others various settings shooting. IN latest update cameras have increased the resolution in panoramas. The video is also excellent - 1080p. Separately, it is worth mentioning the hdr+ photo mode, it is available only to the Nexus line. This is not just standard hdr, but an improved version of it. Many people don't turn it off at all. The camera takes several pictures (literally in 1 second) and stitches them into one. Indispensable in low light without flash. In the same theatre, dark alley, no other phone will shoot better than the Nexus 5. And you are unlikely to carry a DSLR with a tripod with you. 5) Appearance. The black model looks very stylish - nothing superfluous. Finally, I’ll also mention the battery. A capacity of 2300 mAh gives good average performance, no more, no less. It should be enough for a day of average use.
