Testseek.co.uk have collected 696 expert reviews of the LG Google Nexus 5 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for LG Google Nexus 5.
November 2013
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The editors liked
Lightning fast
Great screen
Competitive price
Android KitKat
Lightningfast quadcore 2.3GHz processor
No manufacturer overlay
Better search integration.
Superb screen
Great handling
Nice object to hold
Flawlessly responsive
Interface more practical than Nexus 4's
Light weight
System updates
Great value
Highquality screen
Android 4.4 KitKat
4G support
Smooth performance
Affordable
Great design
Good screen
Top-end performance
Low price
Blazing performance
Clear
Sharp screen
Engaging sound
Super-slick OS
A price tag that'll give you whiplash
The Google Nexus 5 has LTE for multiple carriers
A sleek and solid build
And an excellent price. It makes crystal-clear calls
Battery life is long
And integration of Google Now is deep and wide
Superswift quadcore 2.3GHz processor
Lack of manufacturer overlay
Improved search integration
Android 4.4
Google Now is deeply integrated
LTE-support
Awesome processing power
Brilliant display
First inline for updates
Zero bloatware
Plenty of connectivity and
Of course
That insanely low price tag
Value for money
Display
Lots of power
Android KitKat brings some exciting new elements
They may be brothers
But the Google Nexus 5 looks and feels quite different from the Nexus 4. The glass-topped shiny back has been traded-in for matt plastic. It may sound sound too impressive
But its soft finish feels great on your fingers. The Nexus 5 is pretty slim and light too. At 8.6mm thick and 130g
The phone is exactly the same weight as a Galaxy S4
And only slightly thicker. With a s
Incredible display
That price tag
Excellent value for money
Stock Android
Good photo quality
Solid speakers
Strong value
For every version
Quality design and finger scanner
Fantastic selfie camera
Gorgeous screen
Android 4.4 is the best version yet
Nexus phones get updates straight from Google
Tightly integrated voice control
Solid build quality
Ultra-competitive $350 price
Price makes it fantastic value for money
Powerful
Quadcore processor
Slim and neat
Fast processor
Has Android 4.4 on board
Excellent value
Great performance
Decent low-light camera performance
Excellent screen
The editors didn't like
No SD card slot
Would have loved to see a 64 GB model
Camera doesn't quite match up to the rest of the hardware
Battery life
Nonexpandable memory
Average camera
No micro SD card support
Camera autofocus can be flaky
Lackluster camera
Inconsistent battery life
Fiddly
Fussy camera needs improvement
Sound quality lags behind that of most rivals
The Nexus 5's screen is dimmer than its competitors' and its camera struggles under auto settings. While an important OS update
Android 4.4 KitKat is more conceptual than feature-rich
Pedestrian design
Lacklustre camera performance
Some software glitches
Battery life isn't great and neither is the camera
Camera performance leaves a little to be desired
Battery performance could be better
The design and build might divide opinion
The Google Nexus 5 is well-made
But it's not quite as impressive in-hand as the unibody aluminium HTC One. There's a seam around the phone's edge too
Making it look less pristine than Nokia's plastic Lumia phones also. And though manufacturer LG has made the frame as narrow as possible for a five inch display
You should also try out a phone this size if you're used to much smaller mobiles
Abstract: Let's launch straight in to the build and appearance of the Nexus 5. It has a 5-inch display which is noticeably larger than the Nexus 4's 4.7-inch screen. If we're already into the Nexus 4 comparisons, you'll notice as soon as you turn on Google's latest...
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Abstract: The Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC One M8 are two powerhouse, high-end smartphones going at it with each other at the moment, but we must not forget about the mid-range devices with their lower costs. One of the more popular budget-friendly handsets at the...
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Abstract: SAMSUNG'S GALAXY S5 arrives running the newest version of the firm's Touchwiz user interface, and while it's a huge improvement compared to previous iterations, we still found the skin a little overbearing. My Magazine, f...
winner: The Galaxy S5 Having won six rounds to the Nexus 5's two, the Galaxy S5 is the clear winner. Featuring a more robust design, superior performance, better camera and clearer display, the Galaxy S5 outperforms the Nexus 5 in almost every way. Ho...
Abstract: Design and build Interestingly, despite being smaller than the Nexus 5, the Xperia Z1 Compact is slightly fatter and heavier, measuring 127x65x9.5mm and weighing 137g. By comparison the larger Nexus 5 measures 138x69x8.6mm and weighs 130g. The Xperia Z1 C...
Abstract: You're spoiled for choice when it comes to quality Android smartphones . Here we compare the new HTC One M8 with the G oogle Nexus 5 and tell you which one to buy. The new HTC One M8 is, like its predecessor last year, a great smartphone. Yes, it has its...
winner: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Having won four rounds to the Nexus 5's three, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is the clear winner. Featuring a better camera, superior performance and a more rugged design, the Xperia Z1 Compact is one of the best phones curren...
Excellent value, Great performance, Decent low-light camera performance, Excellent screen
Non-expandable memory, Camera tends to overexpose, Mediocre battery life
The Google Nexus 5 is the high-end Android phone bargain of the year. Aside from a slightly anaemic battery it offers everything phones costing £200 more do.Next, read our Nexus 5 vs Nexus 4 comparison...
