NEXUS 5

NEXUS 5

Pros: Very good performance, useful new features in Android 4.4 KitKat; Much cheaper than compating flagship phones 

Cons; easy design soft grip touch: the camera needs improvement;Show a little cloudy 

The Verdict: The Nexus 5 offers fast performance , a brilliant Full HD display and lots of new features of Android KitKat, all for a very affordable price out of contrat price

REVIEW

NEXUS 5 has all the makings of one of the best values ​​in the world smartphone. With only $ 349 unlocked version of the 16GB (399 $ for 32 GB), and Google Nexus 5 is $ 250 to $ 300 cheaper than the other principal organs without a contract, such as the Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5S Apple. So far, this device made ​​by LG Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 800 packets faster and full HD screen of 5 inches. The other reason for wanting this smart phone running Android 4.4 pure KitKat, which brings new features such as voice search on the main screen and smartphone app. See if the Nexus 5 steals

DESIGN

The Nexus 5 has a fairly discreet aesthetics compared to its predecessor. While the Nexus 4 sported a rear glass stains as you kept dancing subtly at different angles, the Nexus 5 is more utilitarian. It has a soft touch black back with a large logo embossed Nexus running vertically in half. (You can also order blank.) The chrome edges of the Nexus 4 have given way to soften the black plastic around the perimeter of the Nexus 5. This is a completely bling-free phone, which, while lacking emotion, vibration corresponds to the free software supporter.

The right side of the Nexus 5 houses the power button and the SIM card slot, while the lines of the volume control on the left side. A microUSB port, flanked by two speakers, sitting on the bottom, and there is a headphone jack up top.

DISPLAY

The screen of 4.95 inches Gorilla Glass 3 in the Nexus 5 is above average , but not the best in its class. On the plus side , the panel Full -HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels , resulting in the text and pictures are fun - tack sharp , if we were scrolling through home screens or display sites web . This screen is also very bright , recording 460 lux ( 408 nits ) on our light meter . It is brighter than the category average ( 396 lux ), the HTC One ( 439 lux) and the same as the Galaxy S4. However, the Galaxy Note 3 ( 539 lux) and iPhone 5s ( 500 lux) are the brightest time.

To measure the image quality of the Nexus 5, we saw the trailer in HD for "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" in this device and the Galaxy S4 at the same time . In the foreground of Donald Sutherland 's face , we could easily distinguish more wrinkles around the eyes and strands of his beard on S4. The colors were also more saturated in the Samsung AMOLED screen also blacks were blacker . Viewing angles are not the Nexus 5 so generous , the images looked a bit faded by comparison.

AUDIO

Speaker Nexus 5 is fine for listening in a quiet room, but does not produce the strongest and cleanest sound. The soundtrack in the trailer "The Hunger Games" sounded suitably grave with his haunting horns, but the voice of Dave Grohl in Foo Fighters "Times Like These" were hard at maximum volume. The rear speaker Galaxy S4 got stronger on the same track, even though the same number of decibels as the Nexus 5 in our test (81dB) was recorded. This is slightly higher than the category average 80db. Another negative point about the sound is that it is too easy to muffle the sound while playing games in landscape mode.

CAMERA

On paper , the Nexus camera of 5 sounds like a serious step above its predecessor. A new lens captures more light, unincorporated optical image stabilization and a new HDR + promises better day and night shots. Unfortunately, the Nexus 5 is not impressed in our tests.

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Not only was the Nexus 5 Smooth camera to focus and shoot ( sometimes a little more than a second ) , a picture of a flower and some decorations for Halloween took on a yellowish tinge on a cloudy day . The same photos taken with the iPhone 5s seemed cleaner and sharper , more accurate colors. The Nexus 5 fared much better on a sunny day , capturing a crisp shot of a tree with orange leaves and a bright blue sky.

5 Google Nexus ( Unlocked ) The Nexus 5 fell flat when we take a picture of an American flag and dimly lit porch . The photo was blurry and out of focus , with reflection in the note from a light nearby. Kick the iPhone 5s ' under the same conditions exhibited some noise, but it seemed much clearer in general. An interior shot of a bowl of apples with flash looked good, but almost too hot.

The good news is that Google said it is working on an update to improve the camera experience .

BATTERY

The Nexus 5 packs 2300 mAh of battery, which provides decent but not great battery life in our tests. In the test laptop battery, which involves continuous surfing the Web on 4G LTE (use AT & T) at 40 percent brightness, this phone lasted 6 hours and 11 minutes. That runtime is better than iPhone 5s 05:46 ', but below the average smartphone (6:30) and Moto X at AT & T (6:34). The Nexus 5 is not in the same league as of 10:42 G2 LG, which has a 3000 mAh battery.

With light use over a day to moderate - including checking email, participate in a conference call 30 minutes, take some photos and streaming music on Spotify - the battery dropped to 15 percent after 9 hours and 11 minutes. Therefore, you may be able to make it through the night on a charge, depending on your usage patterns.