Post on 28-Jan-2015
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Google Nexus 5
Review in pictures
Nexus raised to power 5
• Massive upgrade as compared to the Nexus 4
• Supports Qi wireless charging
• Notification LED below the screen
• Barometer, step detector and step counter sensors built in
Sturdy, but plain Jane
• The plastic body feels light yet sturdy
• But thanks to its subdued design, don’t expect second looks
• The rear has more flair than the fascia due to the large camera lens and Nexus branding
Screen goddess
• The full HD 4.95-inch screen offers a pixel density of 445 ppi
• Great viewing angles and good sunlight legibility
• Not as overly saturated as Super AMOLED displays.
• Very crisp and produces natural colours
Shooter does its job
• The 4.4.2 update brought speed and autofocus fixes to the 8MP shooter
• Unintuitive camera UI and basic features. Includes HDR+ mode
• Takes good pics in good light, but pales in comparison to the LG G2 and the Galaxy S4
Sweet taste of KitKat…
• The very latest version of Android
• Google Experience Launcher, with fixed Google Now homescreen on the left
• Hangouts app is the default (and only) SMS app
• Redesigned phone app that prioritises frequently-dialed contacts, and integrates Google’s business search
…with Nexus 5 specific features
• Say ‘OK Google’ while on the homescreen to activate voice-based search and other commands
• Use apps like Moves or Runtastic Pedometer to track steps and activity
Snaps at dragons, goes like a bat out of hell
• No jitters while multitasking or playing heavy games
• Tears through apps and games
Great call quality, but quiet speakerphone
• Call quality through the earpiece is loud and clear
• But the speaker at the bottom feels muted
Battery life isn’t so sweet
• Sealed 2,300mAh battery keeps the Nexus 5 alive for a full workday with light to medium usage
• May need a top-up charge during the day if your usage is heavy
At a glance
• 4.95-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 screen
• 8MP rear camera, 1.3MP front camera
• 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor
• Adreno 330 GPU
• 2GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage
• 2,300mAh battery
• Dual-band 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA
-• Plain Jane looks
• Non-expandable storage
• Quiet speakerphone
Pros and cons
+• Great screen• Fast performance• Light yet sturdy• Latest Android
updates• Great value for
money• Very good call
quality
16GB: Rs 28,999
32GB: Rs 32,999
Pricing and verdict
“The Nexus series of devices from Google have always redefined VFM, and the Nexus 5 only strengthens that
position. It has its share of foibles, but packs in enough to scare rivals and shake things up in the entire mid-range right
up to the premium segment.”