The fifth version of the Nexus comes with Android 4.4 KitKat and specifications to compete with the best phones in the market. And all at an affordable price. Can you ask for more? Yes, that resists our analysis.
January 14, 2014, 12:51 pm
Best
- generation processor
- 4G Connectivity
- Value
worst
- MicroSD slot
Problems
Features and Technical Specifications
Model:
Nexus 5
Type:
Phones
Dimensions:
6.9 x 133.7 x 0.86 cm
Weight:
130 g
Release Date:
Thursday, October 31 2013
Operating System:
Android 4.4
Screen Size:
5 “
Screen resolution:
1,920 x 1,080
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon
800 to 2.3 GHz
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16 GB / 32 GB
Back camera:
8 MPX / Flash LED
Front camera:
1.3 mpx
Battery:
2,300 mAh
Wireless Connectivity / Networking:
NFC, 3G, 4G/LTE, WiFi
Data Connectors / A / V:
USB
micro Sensors:
accelerometer, GPS, compass, proximity / ambient light, gyroscope
€ 349.00
Google does it again
Nexus 5 is the fifth phone Nexus range, which has grown from an alternative device for developers to be the most anticipated phone of last year 2013 .
he debuts a completely new version of Android (KitKat, 4.4) and shows Google’s vision of what should be an Android phone. Manufactured by LG for Google, has specifications enough to compete with the best phones on the market, and price (free) more in line with the midrange market. And this makes it extremely desirable.
Design
Nexus 5 is one of the most elegant designs we’ve seen on a smartphone. Front looks like a black slab, no buttons, with a screen that is almost side by side. Design details are almost nonexistent.
phone looks very thin, but its 8.6 mm. thickness is no less than the average, and much lighter than it looks . When picked up, the feeling of space, as if the battery has not yet been inserted (being a Nexus, the battery is fixed.)
A tour of the device reveals a headphone jack on the top, the volume button on the left side, and on the right the power button and the input tray for the SIM card.
The power button is a little closer to the corner on phones from Samsung and Sony, and is more accessible than the HTC, which are always at the top. In the bottom of the Nexus 5 , is the micro USB port, flanked by two speaker grilles. But really only has one speaker, the other grid is for the phone’s microphone.
the back of the phone, has a plastic plate very soft. He feels secure in the hand, and while not showing too much grip, the phone does not slip, as happened to the Nexus 4.
module external camera is surprisingly large, however, which hides sensor is just a standard size. The lens is half a millimeter or so, and there may be some unprotected against scratches during use. Below the lens is a small LED light flash, and then only because the logos are Nexus and LG.
Screen
Nexus 5 has a class=”bold”> , which measures five inches from end to end. A year ago you could not buy a phone with Full HD resolution, and now here you are, and at a midrange price.
The screen is excellent, bright and spacious . The colors are not as vibrant, and the black is not as black as other high-end displays, especially AMOLED, but faithfully reproduces the most natural tones.
massive pixel density of 445 pixels per inch, text and images stunningly sharp, perfect for reading and watching videos . It offers a good level of brightness outside, and has a good enough automatic brightness adjustment.
The Nexus features 5 and low price make it a great option . The processor is a Snapdragon class=”bold”> , almost as good as the best in the market.
His2GB RAM
, which become 1.5 GB free after restart, are more than sufficient to handle the heaviest multitasking. Connectivity options include LTE, 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, SlimPort, and also allows for wireless charging. It has almost everything.What does not is a micro SD slot . And this is the current trend, but with large storage capabilities of the new devices, not really missing.
Last year, the Nexus 4 was available for 8 and 16 GB, and comes with the new 16 and 32 GB capacity. Android 4.4 requires about 4 GB of space, so you still have enough room to store your multimedia files.
The combination of this cutting-edge hardware and new operating system, the Nexus 5 makes fly . When scrolling between screens and menus do not feel any delay. Chrome is not just the default browser, but also works as an internal browser for other applications.
Duringanalysis Nexus 5 had no problem with playing HD video, or playing with you 3D games and switching between applications was extremely fast.
speaker is not great, but the sound quality is pretty good. We detected an error with the pedometer, one of the new sensors Nexus 5 . Moves Along with the app, the one that supports the new hardware, it was somewhat inaccurate in the sum of thousands of steps. Although I must say you do not really know whether to or to your application.
2300 mAh battery is similar to the HTC One, or the Galaxy S4, but well below that of more recent devices like the Sony Xperia Z1 (3000mAh). Nevertheless, Nexus battery lasts an entire day in May and tear .
jump from the Nexus 4 is evident, and is appreciated. You can check it in this comparison:
| Nexus 4 | Nexus 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 139 grams | 130 grams |
| Display Size | 4.7 inches | 4.95 inch |
| Display Type | True HD IPS Plus | True HD IPS Plus |
| resolution | 1,280 x 768 px | 1,920 x 1,080 px |
| Density | 318 dpi | 445 dpi |
| Processor and GPU | Snapdragon S4 “Pro” APQ8064 (4xKrait 200 to 1.5 GHz) Adreno 320 | QC (400 to 2.3 GHz 4xKrait) Adreno 330 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 8 or 16 GB | 16 or 32 GB |
| Front camera | 1.3 Mpx. | 1.3 Mpx. |
| Back Camera | 8MP. | 8MP. |
| Battery | 2,100 mAh | 2,300 mAh |
| 4G LTE | No | Yes |
| Price | 199 GB version 8 euros / 249 euros version 16 GB | 349 euros version 16 GB / 399 euros version 32 GB |
have also wanted to pass on some benchmark Nexus 5, and these are the results we have obtained.
Despite having one of the fastest processors in the world, the Nexus 5 was not as devastating in testing . For everyday use, though, the performance difference is not as noticeable.
Camera
cameras earlier models of Nexus phones have left much to be desired, so the Nexus 5 is the first to bring a camera if not the best, at least it is good enough to do their main task .
Camera app is so basic it can be frustrating for more experienced users. Has a defect, the full screen display is 16:9, but shoots images at 4:3. And this makes it almost impossible class=”bold”> the image so.
have also detected a bit slow in general, and with some shutter lag, making it difficult to capture moving objects. But not everything will be negative, + HDR mode the camera app is great and overcomes the limitations of dynamic range of the camera sensor. HDR + shoots a quick burst of images and then combine them, so it works well for shooting stationary subjects.
8-megapixel camera also features a Optical Image Stabilizer , which lets you take photos in low light, with a result noticeably better .
Together camera is good for both stills and for video . And although is not the best Android , let alone the best of other platforms, portends that will improve with later software updates, but basically works fine.
Software: welcome, KitKat
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Nexus 5 saw the light Android 4.4 (KitKat) , version no more Google. And the key is in the apps that brings Google. The Home screen Launcher Experience comes from Google, which offers its own Google Now first panel, and you can access just by moving the Home screen to the left.
This makesNow Google is much more present than in the past , although its true value still depends on where you are and the amount of information that you feed different Google services.
Android messaging application has also been replaced with Hangouts , UM application Google, which has been updated to support text messaging.
has also integrated Google search function in the phone dialer. The score is a part of the phone that often overlooked in most devices, but KitKat has been completely renovated. New features range from a search in the address book application, until the Internet search a phone number you know.
Best of Android is that if you do not like this new vision “Googlelizada” of Android, can replace almost all , and KitKat makes this a simple process. For example, you can replace the SMS app and in Settings, you have an option that helps you configure the new app you want to use.
Similarly, if you use other launchers, an icon in the application drawer that lets you easily switch between them without having to go to the application manager, as in previous versions.
We did it with our favorite launcher, Nova, and quickly replaced, returning some of the old flavors of Android, as the panels around in the drawer of applications, which has been removed as part of the adjustments made out in the user interface of Android 4.4.
Within
Google Experience Launcher , you can add widgets by pressing and holding on the Home screen, and you can also change the wallpapers. This is something that many Android OEMs have been using recently, and there are indications that the 4.4 has been influenced by the skins of other manufacturers.
For example, the general appearance of the launcher, is similar to the HTC Sense One, larger icons and use of condensed font Roboto. It is brighter and colorful of what Android has been in recent times, and icons have been simplified and flattened following current trends.
The result is a more friendly looking than it had in the past, and this is good. Just need a little time to get used to.
email application Mail has long been the great ignored, but since the time of review and redesign has come. It now has a wide range of gestures GMail style, making it more intuitive at all.
Despite updated Google+ app , the Gallery app is still present with an improved, comprehensive set of image editing tools. Has been added Quickoffice with others such as Drive, Maps, Keep, Play Music, Play Movies, Books Play or Play Kiosk.
There is a need to increase the catalog with additional applications, especially a movie player, as the list of codecs supported by Play Movies is quite short , and add some more touches, especially to satisfy consumers who often seek more personal skins.
Overall software package that includes it is light, fast and well optimized . Depending on how much or little you are user of Google, find Nexus 5 a great ally or not. It is the opposite of a Galaxy polo.
Price and Availability
models that can be purchased through the Play Store are 16 and 32 GB respectively. Both models are available in black and white.
Leaving aside the different versions as storage color, there are two different models depending on the network you are working with the device. Thus we find the D820 Nexus 5 , designed for Americans, and D821 Nexus 5 designed for the rest of the world.
America (model D820 Nexus 5)
- GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- CDMA Bands: 0/1/10
- WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8/19
- LTE: Bands: 1/2/4/5/17/19/25/26/41
Rest of World (5 D821 Nexus model)
- GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8
- LTE: Bands: 1/3/5/7/8/20
Once known this, your price be set at 349 euros for the version of 16 gigs and 399 euros for the 32 gigas . Priced house brand that make it one of the best phones, if not the best in terms of value.
Unfortunately, as with almost all Google phones, stock issues are common, although past the Christmas season the company has returned to take stock of all models. Yes, the Nexus 5 16GB White still has a delay of almost two weeks on shipping.
Conclusion
not just the best phone quality / price, but also easily competes with the best in the market .
Google’s strategy is clear: to have a terminal in each category compete in specifications with the major industry and it costs half as much money. The Nexus 5 is the high-end terminal, and the lower-middle range have the Moto G, which we also used.
Design
8
Screen
9
Audio
8
Hardware
9
Software
9
Performance and Fluency
9
Camera
7
Battery
7
Quality / Price
10
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