GOOGLE  NEXUS 5 REVIEW

        Google finally launched its flagship next generation NEXUS phone last month & we took out time for this complete review on the NEXUS 5 to ensure the best possible understanding of the device . although Google couldn't keep the cover on NEXUS 5 , many of us were able to guess what the device was going to be like & what would power the device under the hood .

Lets take a closer look at the specifications of the device :-

• 4.95" inch 1080p True HD IPS+ display (~445 ppi).
• Corning gorilla glass 3 protection on the front to prevent scratches on the screen.
• Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) clocked at 2.3 GHZ krait 400 Soc.
• 2 GB RAM , Adreno 330 GPU (Quad core).
• 8mp primary camera with autofocus , Optical image stabilization , with LED flash & a secondary 1.3mp camera .
• 16GB , 32GB storage options , no micro SD card slot though .
• wi-fi a/b/g/n/ac dual band , wi-fi hotspot , Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, NFC ,GPS with A-GPS & GLONASS support .
• Android 4.4 (kitkat).
• 3G & LTE support.
• Non removable Li-Po 2300mah battery  , wireless charging.
• price : 28,999 INR (16GB) , 32,999 INR (32GB).

Although the specifications is not of much importance to the average consumer except for geeks like us , lets take a closer look at how the nexus 5 holds up against its rivals in day to day tasks .

BUILD & DESIGN

The Nexus 5 is what we call one of the perfectly built phones , the in-hand feel at 8.6mm thin is superb & perfect to use in one hand as there is almost very barely found bezels in the sides & the lack of hardware buttons down also contributes for a better grip in landscape view .

The back is very similar to that of the Nexus 7 (2013) & is also probably made of the same materials which make it very comfortable to hold & also makes it sturdy for rough users .

The button placements are similar to many Android phones & the buttons provide good tactile feedback. the speaker placement is at the bottom & provides adequate sound with decent quality.

The Nexus 5 is a good upgrade from the Nexus 4 as it supports 4G LTE & a higher resolution screen. call quality was up to the mark & data speeds were decent & comparable to the high end flagships like the Iphone & GS4 .

UI & PERFORMANCE

The Nexus 5 runs the latest & greatest Android 4.4(KIT-KAT) from GOOGLE the way they intended the os to be . As a nexus device it lives up to the mark with high end specifications with a very low price tag wiping out its competition , so lets get back to the UI & performance of the device .

Nexus 5 powered by the snapdragon 800 paired with 2GB ram is a beast of a combination & it delivers on that point , The nexus 5 is fast in every thing from UI responsiveness to heavy multitasking . its even faster than the flagship android phones as it also runs the latest android OS & mainly without any bloatware .

It blazes through day to day tasks without a glitch & overall performance was the fastest ever on any android   smartphone .

DISPLAY & MULTIMEDIA

The Nexus 5 packs a ~5" 1080p TRUE HD IPS+ panel which delivers true to life images with a bit on the cooler side , the IPS panel is soothing to the eyes & also offers very good viewing angles .

When it comes to multimedia content , the combination the snapdragon 800 with the 1080p IPS panel truly delivers the multimedia content in a beautiful way . Images & videos look sharp & true to life on the display & when it comes to Gaming the Adreno 330 quad core GPU truly delivers high frame rates without any lag even on very high demanding gaming like Asphalt 8 , Nova 3 etc . 

Totally the multimedia consumption on the Nexus 5 was pleasing to us without any stuttering .

CAMERA

The Nexus 5 sports an 8mp primary features which boasts of OIS which is a big advantage & class leading ,

it also has a 1.3mp front facing camera for video calls.

The 8mp camera on the back is not extraordinary neither bad , its GOOD in delivering images with less noise thanks to OIS & the low light shots were also decent compared to the flagships. On the other hand the video capturing was very amazing as it was one of the best videos shot on a smartphone again thanks to OIS.

BATTERY LIFE

Although the Nexus 5 only packed a decent 2300mah non removable battery , The device managed the battery efficiently thanks to the snapdragon 800 which consumes less power & also the overall build of Android also played its part in managing the battery & helping us a whole day of charge on normal to heavy usage .

PRICING

Google partnered with LG to make the Nexus 5 & LG truly delivered the expectations in delivering a top of the line hardware at a mid range price . Google truly got the Nexus 5  pricing right & also is launching it in various new emerging markets . In INDIA the Nexus 5 is up for 29000 (16GB) & 33000 (32GB) & is rumored to be launched on NOVEMBER 20th  on the Google play store.

OVERALL RATING & IMPRESSION

The Nexus 5 is worth every penny , it has a class leading hardware under the hood , a good camera , a good quality crisp display & it has outclassed many device in many heavy tasks we can throw at it . it is as far the most fluid android experience on a device till date . 

So judging by all the above categories the Google Nexus 5 gets   9/10 .