LG Nexus 5 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

LG Nexus 5 Top Specs

Release Date: 2013, October
Dimensions: 137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm
Weight: 130 g
Screen: 4.95", True HD IPS+
Main Camera: Single, 8 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 1.3 MP
Memory: 16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM
CPU:
Battery: 2300 mAh
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	LG Nexus 5
Release date	2013, October
Dimensions (HxWxD)	137.9 Х 69.2 Х 8.6 mm
Weight	130 g
Body build	Plastic body
Colors	Black, White, Red
Battery	2300 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po
Battery life
Stand by time- Up to 300 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 17 h (3G)
Approximate price	260 EUR

Screen
Technology	True HD IPS+
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	4.95" inc
Screen area	67.5 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	70.8%
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px
PPI /points per inch/	445 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	8 MP, Single
Camera specs
-8 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/3.2'', 1.4µm, OIS, AF
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	1.3 MP, Single
Specifications	1.3 MP, f/2.4, 1/6'', 1.9µm

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Processor CPU
- Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 330
External memory	No
Internal memory	16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM
Antutu 7 score	57240
GeekBench 5 Single Core	131
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	409
GeekBench 4 Single Core	897
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	1926
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	1988
GeekBench 4 Battery	995

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Micro-SIM
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Class 12
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), USB Host
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.92 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.49 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio
Radio	No
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer - Qi wireless charging

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does LG Nexus 5 cost?

The base approximate price of the LG Nexus 5 was around 260 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for LG Nexus 5 ?

The official release date is 2013, October.

What is the weight of LG Nexus 5 ?

The weight of the LG Nexus 5 is 130 g.

What is the screen size of LG Nexus 5, how big is?

The screen size of the LG Nexus 5 is 4.95" inches.

What are the dimensions of the LG Nexus 5, what are the sizes ?

The size of the LG Nexus 5 is 137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (HxWxD).

Does LG Nexus 5 have fast charging?

No, it does not support fast charging.

Does LG Nexus 5 have wireless charging?

Yes, it supports wireless charging.

Does LG Nexus 5 have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the LG Nexus 5 have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off LG Nexus 5 ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart LG Nexus 5 ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on LG Nexus 5 ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.