Hi, I've always loved Motorola, and the Nexus brand always keep my attention; I know that in specs, Nexus 5 is better than Moto X, however, I'd like to hear your opinions, I even checked on eBay and the 32 GB model of Moto X is more expensive than the Nexus 5 one, so that makes me think, which one is actually better? I will purchase one tomorrow, so I'd like to know what do you think! THANK YOU!
EDIT: Do you know what are these phones made of? I have a Note 2, and I hate the "plastic" that is made of, which one is better between Nexus and Moto?
After weeks of hard thinking, I chose the Nexus 5 over the MotoX. Still waiting for it to ship to see if I actually like it.
LossyDragon said:
After weeks of hard thinking, I chose the Nexus 5 over the MotoX. Still waiting for it to ship to see if I actually like it.
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Thanks for the suggestion, besides the specs, did something else helped you to take the decision?
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Thanks for the suggestion, besides the specs, did something else helped you to take the decision?
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I'm moving away from Verizon and retiring my Galaxy Nexus. I'm going to be using AIO-Wireless and the ATT version of the MotoX doesnt have an unlockable boot loader... But every other MotoX version does ... I love the Nexus line up as I have both generation nexus 7's and a Galaxy Nexus.
But the Multi color LED light is a plus for me. It's unlock able and root able without voiding any warranty. I'm a bit sad of the reported battery and mic/sound issues for the N5.
Does to Moto X lack of LED light? what's about battery and mic/sound? is it serious? :S thanks!
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Does to Moto X lack of LED light? what's about battery and mic/sound? is it serious? :S thanks!
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I believe it doesn't due to the Active notification screen.
For the issues with the N5 check the links below. I'm sure Google/LG will fix these in updates.
Sound: http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...udio-bugs-call-quality-recordings-suffer.html
Battery: http://www.ibtimes.com/google-nexus...ttery-life-android-44-kitkat-flagship-1479022
Damn, I have a crush with Motorola, however, Nexus looks pretty good, maybe that one will be the chosen, thanks for the comments!
There are 3 threads devoted to discussions about devices, please repost your question in one of these three threads: The what should I buy thread or the The Device Suggestion Thread or the The Device Comparison Thread.
Thanks!
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I want a new phone.
i dont know what one to buy, I currently own the galaxy note 3
I love the note 3, nearly everything im looking for in a phone, but I want cyanogenmod, and there isnt an easy way to install it from a ma yet.
I like the HTC ONE, but im afraid it may be too outdated maybe?
or maybe the oppo n1?
Nexus 5 has too short of battery life from what I read, same with moto X
please leave answers in the comment section below and vote in poll above?
thanks to all!
P.S. I have AT&T currently
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477886
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im sorry
anyone care to help me?
With Franco Kernel, the nexus 5 has better battery life than any other phone I've had bar none. So don't worry about battery life if you don't mind flashing a kernel.
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Also no one can tell YOU what phone to buy for YOU. YOU have to compare specs, find out which features are important to you, what kind of UI if any you like, the reliability of the manufacturer, the construction of case, size of screen, camera capabilities...Why have someone tell you what kind of phone you will be stuck with for awhile?
No. No one can help you, we are on the nexus 5 forums due to being fans of nexus, so most of us will say nexus. You've already stated you're not interested in the nexus 5 due to a misconstrued idea about "poor battery life" so your in the wrong forum altogether.
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im sorry
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harecurtis said:
anyone care to help me?
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its alright, the thread was moved.
well, since this is in a nexus 5 forum, and i absolutely love my nexus 5, im gonna have to recommend the nexus 5
harecurtis said:
I want a new phone.
i dont know what one to buy, I currently own the galaxy note 3
I love the note 3, nearly everything im looking for in a phone, but I want cyanogenmod, and there isnt an easy way to install it from a ma yet.
I like the HTC ONE, but im afraid it may be too outdated maybe?
or maybe the oppo n1?
Nexus 5 has too short of battery life from what I read, same with moto X
please leave answers in the comment section below and vote in poll above?
thanks to all!
P.S. I have AT&T currently
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I never heard of this Nexus 5 you speak of. Anybody in this forum try this mystery device?
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Moto X > Nexus 5
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Moto X > Nexus 5
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Then buy one and shut up. Every post you make (and I mean EVERY post) is dissing the Nexus 5. We get it. Sell it and go away.
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I'm not the only one that feels this way, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546258
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s5 , htc one 2, lg pro 2,sony sirius....i say keep note 3 and wait but nexus 5 battery is really good.
Wait for the Nexus 6, it will have a microwave functions that will heat your food
Whats next with these threads: should i go to the toilet or not?
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I'm not the only one that feels this way, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546258
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This should have been your only post then...It could of simply been "I found this thread and maybe that will help your decision"
I am sorry for posting in thread but you have not read my PM. Now your campaign and complaints against the Nexus 5 stops here. I recommend you go to your carrier's website and post on the community there if you feel like you need to persuade others not to purchase that phone. 99% of the people reading your posts here already have the phone so your constant tirade of complaining posts only serve to annoy.
This is a development site made by developers for developers. Be part of the solution, not part of the problem.
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i say keep note 3 and wait but nexus 5 battery is really good.
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I feel being the only satisfied N5 owner around. I NEVER ran out of battery but I don't go through the day playing games or looking at videos, (some people have to work...)
If you already have a Note3, just keep it ! it's a very very desirable phone , like the N5 is for half the money.
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With Franco Kernel, the nexus 5 has better battery life than any other phone I've had bar none. So don't worry about battery life if you don't mind flashing a kernel.
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quote. when nexus 5 was launched he has same issues like battery life, speacker volume but everything is solvable with roms!!
my battery life (with franco kernel) is awesome.. (2d and 17/18h)
nexus 5 is the best one for me in this moment.
I've had my tmo s3 for a little more than a year now and it's still going strong and I like it but I'm thinking of possibly buying a nexus 5. Looking at used ones but also considering possibly getting it brand new from Google. Have any of you upgraded from the s3 to this? Would it be m much of an upgrade? Just wait for another 6 months for the nexus 6?
Aside from possibly the camera...and no SD slot.....yes, a huge upgrade. IMHO.
I just came from my GS3 to the N5 and the difference is night and day. Even with a KitKat rom on my GS3 it isnt nearly as fast and smooth as the N5.
Not to mention N5 roms are nearly bug free.
You do lose the SD card as mentioned above, the camera (I think) is a little better quality.
Battery is way better.
Thanks for the replies. I was thinking I'd wait for the lg g3 but it seems like the g2 is difficult to unlock and root, at least when it has 4.4. I have been using KitKat on my s3 for so long I don't think I could be happy with anything lower. The s3 is good but after I've been using my n7 for a while the Samsung feels slow.
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Thanks for the replies. I was thinking I'd wait for the lg g3 but it seems like the g2 is difficult to unlock and root, at least when it has 4.4. I have been using KitKat on my s3 for so long I don't think I could be happy with anything lower. The s3 is good but after I've been using my n7 for a while the Samsung feels slow.
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You won't be disappointed with the upgrade. Went from i747 to N5 and everything is so much smoother. Keep your s3 with a proven rom as a backup but don't expect to jump back to it once you feel the difference in speed and reliability of the nexus 5.
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I've had my tmo s3 for a little more than a year now and it's still going strong and I like it but I'm thinking of possibly buying a nexus 5. Looking at used ones but also considering possibly getting it brand new from Google. Have any of you upgraded from the s3 to this? Would it be m much of an upgrade? Just wait for another 6 months for the nexus 6?
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I came 2 days ago from a d2spr. I can't begin to explain the night and day difference between the 2.
Hardware aside, the development here is way more active than on the s3 side. Hope to see you here.....
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I've had my tmo s3 for a little more than a year now and it's still going strong and I like it but I'm thinking of possibly buying a nexus 5. Looking at used ones but also considering possibly getting it brand new from Google. Have any of you upgraded from the s3 to this? Would it be m much of an upgrade? Just wait for another 6 months for the nexus 6?
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One and half month back I had the same confusion regarding this.
But after switching to N5, I am quite happy than before, until and unless you experience it you wont understand the differences of its software and hardware from S3.
Wi Fi Direct
Everyone forgot to tell you that wi fi direct does not work on the N5
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Everyone forgot to tell you that wi fi direct does not work on the N5
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Never used it...
galaxy s5 is better
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watalee said:
galaxy s5 is better
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Please don't troll.
"better" is subjective. Samsung cannot make a touchwiz device that doesn't lag. All of us who have had Galaxy devices know this. The s5 is no exception. The OP did not mention the S5. If he wanted an S5, he would have posted this in the S5 forum. Lets try to stay on topic please.
For sure they are two different "worlds".
If you seek speed of light and high rate of updates then you should go, for sure, of N5
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For sure they are two different "worlds".
If you seek speed of light and high rate of updates then you should go, for sure, of N5
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That's exactly why I was looking at the n5 and not the s5. I found a 32gb black nexus for $315 on swappa so it's on its way now. I know the s5 has better stats on paper but it would also ruin any warranty if I rooted it ( samsungs counter). I like experimenting with different roms and I haven't used tpuchwiz for months. I know the n5 isn't exactly new but it's new enough that it should get the next update version of andriod.
I came from the Note 2, which is similar spec to the S3, and here’s what I miss the most:
-Wolfson DAC: With DAC Direct, audio sounded far superior on Note 2 (the reason audiophiles love Samsung phones)
-APT-X Bluetooth Codec: Again, sounds far superior to standard BT audio
-Phase Detection Auto Focus: For fast focus lock. N5 uses contrast detection, which is why it’s slow to focus
-Camera voice commands: Handy when taking photos of the kids / pets etc
-Expandable Storage: I would have liked the option to use my own SD cards, however I have bought a USB OTG SD card reader so this point is moot now
Apart from that I couldn’t be happier with the N5, and am actually happy to be rid of all Samsung’s gimmicks and so called “features”.
So if you haven’t already, go for it!
Another question, I've read that google slightly changed the n5 after complaints about the speaker, is there any way to figure out if my used phone I just bought is one of the originals or a modified one? I know there's nothing I can do either way, just curious.
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Another question, I've read that google slightly changed the n5 after complaints about the speaker, is there any way to figure out if my used phone I just bought is one of the originals or a modified one? I know there's nothing I can do either way, just curious.
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This might help identify what model you have:
http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/Dec2013/google-nexus-5-gets-design-changes.html
I believe I have the "revised" model, but the speaker still sucks.
In fact, I should have added "speaker" to what I miss from the Note 2 in the list above
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Another question, I've read that google slightly changed the n5 after complaints about the speaker, is there any way to figure out if my used phone I just bought is one of the originals or a modified one? I know there's nothing I can do either way, just curious.
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This might help identify what model you have:
http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/Dec2013/google-nexus-5-gets-design-changes.html
I believe I have the "revised" model, but the speaker still sucks.
In fact, I should have added "speaker" to what I miss from the Note 2 in the list above
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Nope, its complete BS. Some have little holes some have big holes. Some have softer soft touch, some have yellower displays. It's not a revision. It is not a concious decision.
Read about it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...lease-stop-talking-hardware-versions-t2597276
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Nope, its complete BS. Some have little holes some have big holes. Some have softer soft touch, some have yellower displays. It's not a revision. It is not a concious decision.
Read about it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...lease-stop-talking-hardware-versions-t2597276
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I'm new to the N5 so wasn't aware of any of these issues until I read about them today, so I just posted the first link that appeared in Google regarding the "differences".
Good post though, hit the nail on the head regarding tolerance, human error, and everything else really.
Like yourself I have light bleed, but I can live with it as it's only noticeable when it boots up.
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I'm new to the N5 so wasn't aware of any of these issues until I read about them today, so I just posted the first link that appeared in Google regarding the "differences".
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No worries. Loads of website reported it as fact for a long time and we still see the repercussions of that now.
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No worries. Loads of website reported it as fact for a long time and we still see the repercussions of that now.
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Aye, seems to be quite common these days that websites run a story without properly fact checking!
Hey,
I'm going to buy a new phone at the end of the month and I've always thought the nexus 5 looks great and appears to be great in performance.
But it's been a while since it has gotten released and I wonder if I should still buy it.
Are there other phones which are well built and have great performance, ofcourse in the same price range.
Currently I can buy the Nexus 5 for €360, seems like there's no other phone that can match this price with it's performance.
So my question is should I buy it, or get another flagship?
This thread will probably be closed really soon. You're asking in the Nexus 5 section, we've already made our decision and bought one. You ask here, most will automatically recommend the Nexus 5. You ask in the LG G3 section, for example, and they'll recommend the LG G3. Same goes for any other device section if you were to ask.
Make your own decision.
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This thread will probably be closed really soon. You're asking in the Nexus 5 section, we've already made our decision and bought one. You ask here, most will automatically recommend the Nexus 5. You ask in the LG G3 section, for example, and they'll recommend the LG G3. Same goes for any other device section if you were to as.
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This
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Make your own decision.
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But mostly, this
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rootSU said:
This
But mostly, this
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Lol
@OP: The only better phone that I see in the price range for you is the one plus one. But you need an invite to get one so it's a pain to get one. If I were you, I'd put in more money & buy an m8 (I don't give a damn about the camera).. Probably a GPE m8.
Try it! Resell if u don't like it! But most do like it!
An S2
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An S2
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Why not the Intel Yolo B210 while you're at it
The HTC dream
Alright, thanks for all the reply's!
Still rocking the Nokia 3310. Currently on PA with Elemental X kernel. Combo makes this phone fly. Btw, the boot up time is incredible. Not sure if it's the kernel, but it boots up in 2 seconds!
The Nexus 5 has always attract me but now is still worth buying it?
What can i do with a Nexus 5 that i can't do with the newest coming phones like the New Moto X or the Z3 Compact?
What is its unique features that i can do only with it? (I speak about particular mod/tweaks that change the experience of the phone)
Now is there some mod/fix for the duration of the battery and for a better camera experience?
Thanks :good::good::good:
Another useless thread.. We've already made our decisions.. haven't we? That's why we are on the Nexus 5 forum and everyone will suggest you to get a Nexus 5. If you ask the same question in the HTC One section, they'll suggest you to get the m8 and so on.. I really don't see any point in these threads at all.
The areas where nexus devices will always be ahead of others are Timely&latest Updates and tons of development!
Surf other device's forums.. then search some more and make up your mind. If I were you, I would wait for the next nexus since this phone's already 10 months old.
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The Nexus 5 has always attract me but now is still worth buying it?
What can i do with a Nexus 5 that i can't do with the newest coming phones like the New Moto X or the Z3 Compact?
What is its unique features that i can do only with it? (I speak about particular mod/tweaks that change the experience of the phone)
Now is there some mod/fix for the duration of the battery and for a better camera experience?
Thanks :good::good::good:
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"Please summarize this entire forum in one post so I don't have to search."
I'm curious who all is gonna get either the new moto x, or wait on the nexus 6
to replace the n5?
I'm considering the X if Motorola surprises us with a 64gb model soon, but I'm just looking for some feedback.
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I'm curious who all is gonna get either the new moto x, or wait on the nexus 6
to replace the n5?
I'm considering the X if Motorola surprises us with a 64gb model soon, but I'm just looking for some feedback.
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i never even considered THINKING about the moto x. im a nexus guy through and through. which is what i expect many nexus 5 users are.
Nexus 6 for me!
Nexus ftw!!
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I'm curious who all is gonna get either the new moto x, or wait on the nexus 6
to replace the n5?
I'm considering the X if Motorola surprises us with a 64gb model soon, but I'm just looking for some feedback.
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Nexus 6, unless the Moto X is cheaper with your phone plan.
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Nexus ftw!!
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Yeah I think I'll wait on the 6 after doing some more reading, its just that the new X does look kinda sexy. I just hope google decides to offer 64gb of storage as that's my deciding factor.
Probably neither
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Wait for N6 , if the rumors are true,N6>Moto X
While the X is an excellent device with great moto features, if it's anything like the original moto x... There will be very little Development for it. So if you like to flash roms and whatnot... I doubt the X would be for you.
Also, Verizon, AT&T and Republic wireless don't allow you to unlock the bootloader... Assuming it's the same as the original x again, so you won't be modifying it at all if you get one of those carriers phones.
If you don't care about flashing things, the X would be an excellent device.
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While the X is an excellent device with great moto features, if it's anything like the original moto x... There will be very little Development for it. So if you like to flash roms and whatnot... I doubt the X would be for you.
Also, Verizon, AT&T and Republic wireless don't allow you to unlock the bootloader... Assuming it's the same as the original x again, so you won't be modifying it at all if you get one of those carriers phones.
If you don't care about flashing things, the X would be an excellent device.
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I never realized there wasnt much Dev for it, but I'm happy with an unlocked boot loader, paranoid android, and a good kernel, so I think I'm gonna wait till November for the new nexus then.
Thanks for the input peoples.
I am just thinking I don't think Motorola making the nexus 5 2014 edition because it's 2k display so I think lg making the new nexus. Probably the 5.9 inch nexus Motorola making .
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I am just thinking I don't think Motorola making the nexus 5 2014 edition because it's 2k display so I think lg making the new nexus. Probably the 5.9 inch nexus Motorola making .
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It is Motorola and it is called the Nexus X
So that mean Motorola making 2k display
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So that mean Motorola making 2k display
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No specs have been officially released
Nexus 6 or N6 or Nexus 5 2014 I don't care but a NEXUS!
The new moto x has a pathetic battery life stay away from it...
Get a z3 compact if battery is prime concern...endurance rating goes well beyond 100hrs for it...(nexus 5 has only 40hrs)
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The new moto x has a pathetic battery life stay away from it...
Get a z3 compact if battery is prime concern...endurance rating goes well beyond 100hrs for it...(nexus 5 has only 40hrs)
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On standby I barely get 12 hours with my 5, SOT is usually around 3-4. When I first got it back in march it lasted around 6-7 hours.
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On standby I barely get 12 hours with my 5, SOT is usually around 3-4. When I first got it back in march it lasted around 6-7 hours.
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Tuna or hammerhead?
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Hammerhead
Yea if you ask Nexus 5 users on XDA high chance that you will find us wanting to get the new nexus over anything else. Moto X is tempting but not when you consider the price and the fact that some of its great features will be in L.