Even after Nexus 4 has made a global hit, Google continues making something – something bigger. Finally, the latest member of Nexus family – the Nexus 5 is here! Needless to say, the brand new model surpasses its predecessor Nexus 4 in every way. In general, the Nexus 5 is a fast and gorgeous device which is well stocked with many great features, which include but not limited to sleek and solid build, LTE for multiple carriers, long-life battery, etc. Literally, it shows the true power of Google and the Android operating system.
A Detailed Look at Google Nexus 5
1. Design
Honestly, the Nexus 5 is not a bold device. What does that mean? Well, taking a quick look at its design, we will find that it is not eye-catching at all. Some people even described it as “dull”. The truth is the design of the Nexus 5 is not breathtakingly amazing, however, it is not a bit dull. That said, “Tidy and clean” might be much suitable for describing it. Featuring the straighter edges and sharper curves, the Nexus 5 looks more stately and austere than the Nexus 4. As to the size, the Nexus 5 is of 5.43 inches tall, 2.72 inches wide and 0.34 inches deep, making it comfortable, sturdy and dense in the hand.
2. Display
As its name makes obvious, the Nexus 5 is topped by a 5-inch display. The 4.95-inch True HD+ IPS panel provides stunning resolution of 080 x 1920 pixels of 445ppi density (surpass that of the iPhone 5S by 119 ppi). Naturally, this newest device is perfectly good for image viewing, video watching and gaming. Truly, this fresh device provides users the stunning 1080p display with excellent viewing angles. When playing 3D games on this IPS panel, the quality is incredibly gorgeous. Plus, even in full whack, the IPS panel is very bright as well with the only fly in the ointment of using up lots of battery juice.
3. Android 4.4 KitKat
When asked what is the big deal of the Nexus 5, we can never miss the “Android – version 4.4 KitKat”. Roughly, the overall appearance of Android 4.4 is decent. It is worth mentioning that, this is the first pure Google device running the Android 4.4 OS. Although the Nexus 5 uses Google’s own execs and engineers, the changes made on KitKat are very familiar with that of the Android. That said, if you are an Android user, you will feel right at home with the Android 4.4 KitKat. Though not long on flashy new features, KitKat brings an ever deeper integration with Google’s expanding array of services and a promise to end the age-old scourge of Android fragmentation. Besides, the Android 4.4 KitKat includes Hangouts in lieu of a standard SMS messaging app, forcing SMS support into the Google ecosystem.
4. Camera
Thanks to the Android 4.4.2 update, significant improvements were made to the performance of the Nexus 5’s camera. The newest device comes with an 8-megapixel camera with HDR+, and LTE support which features optical image stabilization (OIS), therefore, the image quality is absolutely decent. When comes to video capture, we have already got some mobile phones capable of capturing 4K videos, while unfortunately, the Nexus 5 is stuck with more conventional 1080p. However, it too uses the optical image stabilization that had such a positive effect on low-light performance.
Final Words on Google Nexus 5
Google Nexus 5 is an impressive device shipped with strong performance and high-end features like Android 4.4.1 KitKat. Priced at around £299, it is a true value for money Android device.
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