With the likes of the S5 and New HTC one do you think the 805 is really that much faster ? I think the interfaces of both of the devices will impact their performance.
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With the likes of the S5 and New HTC one do you think the 805 is really that much faster ? I think the interfaces of both of the devices will impact their performance.
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Competing hardware won't date this phone, the lack of software support will. Being that this phone is completely unlocked, software development should have a nice long future - - as far as phones go.
There is a fine line between outdated and obsolete.
Will the Nexus 5 be outdated? Well, in comparison to devices like the Note 3 or even the LG Flex, it already is.
Will the Nexus 5 become obsolete? Yes. Most modern tech probably will. But devices like the S5 or One+ will not be the devices that make the N5 obsolete. Maybe the S7/S8. Or the HTC S One+One X (or whatever ridiculous name HTC comes up with next.) Currently, the biggest differences between these devices isn't hardware -- it's software.
Keep in mind the Nexus One came out nearly five years ago, and that phone is still more powerful than a great deal of devices that are being released today.
IMO, the Nexus 5 will only become outdated once Google and communities like XDA stop supporting them. I don't think we'll get there for a few years.
S5/newOne won't be using the 805 chip, they'll use a very slightly updated version of the 800.
When 805 phones do come out, then the nexus will feel dated to me.
It was outdated the moment it was announced: the low battery, the 8Mpx camera in days where we have 13-20Mpx, the weak mono speaker compared to the dual stereo from HTC and Z2, Snapdragon 800 when 805 is just around the corner, 2GB RAM when 3GB will be mainstream this year, etc.
Only thing that will not be outdated is the software. Hardware is already outdated, mainly the battery and camera.
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That future won't be as long as you think.
Most people won't be able to stay with the Nexus 5 more than 1 or 2 years because of the low battery. Next year most phones will have 3000 minimum, and most Nexus 5 users will leave the Nexus 5 for the 6 or another phone if it has more battery.
Despite having updates and custom roms, nothing matters if the battery isn't enough for the future!
quality never gets outdated!
nexus 5 cannot be compared to software features mentioned in op.
hardware wise.. some of it already is outdated in geeky way to put!
phone would go along just fine for a long time as we have everything we need!
Wouldn`t want to have TW and its bloat anymore, i`am done with Samsung and the whole KNOX trap. Give me a good Nexus anytime
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Wouldn`t want to have TW and its bloat anymore, i`am done with Samsung and the whole KNOX trap. Give me a good Nexus anytime
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Nexus 5 won't get outdated quickly because it has Snapdragon 800 and 2Gb of ram,so after some time it's will just be assigned to the mid-range phones,instead of high-end ones,but I think it's will be mid-range phone for about 2 years,like phones with only 1GB of ram are still assigned to the mid-range.
once a device is release.. a new one is in the making to replace it... thats the way the world goes...
Besides.. the N5 didnt have world class specs to be with either... It sold good because the Price Was Right... if it was priced $500+.. sales I bet would be a quarter of what it is at best..
I remember asking myself the same question when I had the Note 2. It was all over the internet with articles and reviews praising it. It had a decent development albeit it was slow and i figured id keep it for atleast 2 years since the 2GB ram and the battery life woukd keep it future proof. Then within 10 months into its life cycle all its excitements stopped and the attention was onto the Note 3 and thats when it started feeling outdated. Personally I don't compare my device brand to other brands except for its newer model. So personally the only other device that will make it outdated is its successor.
Nexus5 lives on till the Nexus6 Google flagship is released!
It's already outdated. That's just the way it is.
It still feels blisteringly fast and awesome to me. When will it "feel" like it's outdated and needs to be replaced? For me, probably when Google stops the OS updates, or maybe, 2 Nexus generations from now. With the way this phone performs, I will probably skip the next Nexus and update the following gen.
My brother has a Nexus 4, and after playing around with it for a while, that phone still feels great as well. That phone is already a generation old, but doesn't feel outdated to me.
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It was outdated the moment it was announced: the low battery, the 8Mpx camera in days where we have 13-20Mpx, the weak mono speaker compared to the dual stereo from HTC and Z2, Snapdragon 800 when 805 is just around the corner, 2GB RAM when 3GB will be mainstream this year, etc.
Only thing that will not be outdated is the software. Hardware is already outdated, mainly the battery and camera.
That future won't be as long as you think.
Most people won't be able to stay with the Nexus 5 more than 1 or 2 years because of the low battery. Next year most phones will have 3000 minimum, and most Nexus 5 users will leave the Nexus 5 for the 6 or another phone if it has more battery.
Despite having updates and custom roms, nothing matters if the battery isn't enough for the future!
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You're assuming everyone is experiencing sub par battery. That is not the case. You're also assuming all other phones will have good battery life. I can tell you this is false. http://anandtech.com/show/7517/google-nexus-5-review/3
The LG G2 is similar to the N5 but with a 3000 mAh battery. You can find many people complaining of battery life issues especially with the changes in the kit Kat update. Battery size will not completely stop wake locks, badly programmed apps, and unforseen issues from causing abnormal drains.
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You're assuming everyone is experiencing sub par battery. That is not the case. You're also assuming all other phones will have good battery life. I can tell you this is false. http://anandtech.com/show/7517/google-nexus-5-review/3
The LG G2 is similar to the N5 but with a 3000 mAh battery. You can find many people complaining of battery life issues especially with the changes in the kit Kat update. Battery size will not completely stop wake locks, badly programmed apps, and unforseen issues from causing abnormal drains.
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That is true, but the bigger the battery is the wakelocks and such will have less impact than in a lower battery. It's just pure logic.
The battery will last longer, even with wakelocks.
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That is true, but the bigger the battery is the wakelocks and such will have less impact than in a lower battery. It's just pure logic.
The battery will last longer, even with wakelocks.
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Agreed. However to a user experiencing abnormal drain that might not equate to a large difference in the end. You can't argue with the numbers though, N5 is about as efficient of a high end phone ever made.
I think the biggest selling points of the N5 won't get outdated or become obsolete any time soon.
Price point: Good phones will come out, few will cost $350 off contract.
Software support: Official updates and amazing developer support.
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As someone who just picked up a Nexus 5, I can say that this phone feels more modern than anything else I have used.
Blows my old GS4 out of the water.
I think this phone will hold it's own, sure note 3 has 3gb of ram but it's bloated with TW which in the notes defense adds a lot of cool functionality with s pen and multi window. I mean technically my old gnex performed rather well with 4.3 and last I checked 4.4 is running good( was a slow process in the beginning just before I sold it) this phone is amazing. My only complaints are that is the size after using note 2 I really like having a 5.5+ phone and non removable battery with a relatively small battery.
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If the N5 doesn't live up to your expectations which phone would you prefer instead even if cost were not a factor?
Is there another carrier flagship phone that you are satisfied would be flexible enough for you to be able to do all of the following?
root, rom;
restore to stock rom if necessary;
return to store after restoring stock rom;
upgrade via carrier upgrade plan after restoring stock rom?
make a potential carrier warranty claim after restoring stock rom?
If the Nexus 5 doesn't list up to my expectations, I will go back to my Galaxy Nexus. It may not be the most state of the art device but with CM ROM's and faux123's kernels, I can't go wrong with it.
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If the Nexus 5 doesn't list up to my expectations, I will go back to my Galaxy Nexus. It may not be the most state of the art device but with CM ROM's and faux123's kernels, I can't go wrong with it.
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That's actually the phone I own also but I've got it pretty heavily loaded over the last 2 years. I really think I need at least another gig of ram to run well and a faster processor wouldn't hurt. The non-removable 2300 battery on the N5 is just a real disappointment. I've only owned nexus devices so far and I'm a bit concerned that a carrier flagship may not be flexible enough.
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That's actually the phone I own also but I've got it pretty heavily loaded over the last 2 years. I really think I need at least another gig of ram to run well and a faster processor wouldn't hurt. The non-removable 2300 battery on the N5 is just a real disappointment. I've only owned nexus devices so far and I'm a bit concerned that a carrier flagship may not be flexible enough.
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A non-removable battery might be a deal breaker for me. I like to be able to just swap batteries if needed. I sure hope it doesn't end up with a non-removable battery. I am not a fan of LG stuff in the first place and I avoided the Nexus 4 for various issues. With T-Mobile not announcing another Sidekick anytime soon, I need to upgrade. I don't like the physical home buttons on phones so that has kept me away from the S4 and other phones. My original Galaxy Nexus actually got damaged due to heavy rain I got caught in and I couldn't get another from my carrier. I ended up getting an S4 to trade my mother for her Galaxy Nexus.
To be honest, nothing beats the Nexus experience to me, and I can't even think of other choices with what I have experienced. When I think of a Nexus Phone I don't really give a huge deal for the hardware internals, because it's not really meant to be a show off with the latest hardware and the largest battery. Samsung soon will hit a 1000 cpu cores into their Exynos bully maybe, and yet their Touchwiz phone LAG and stutter. A properly minimally optimized OS over a good deal of hardware is what Google brings, not to forget the minimal design of the phone, and oh for a damn good price - I wouldn't ask for more.
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A non-removable battery might be a deal breaker for me. I like to be able to just swap batteries if needed. I sure hope it doesn't end up with a non-removable battery. I am not a fan of LG stuff in the first place and I avoided the Nexus 4 for various issues. With T-Mobile not announcing another Sidekick anytime soon, I need to upgrade. I don't like the physical home buttons on phones so that has kept me away from the S4 and other phones. My original Galaxy Nexus actually got damaged due to heavy rain I got caught in and I couldn't get another from my carrier. I ended up getting an S4 to trade my mother for her Galaxy Nexus.
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I played with the LG G2 for over an hour, and decided it was too Samsung 'cheapie' plastic to suit me. The HTC One Max would be my next phone, despite an S600 chipset, based on durability and useability, and those speakers would come in quite handy at times.
prob moto x
If the Nexus is a no-go on Verizon I'll likely wait until the Moto Maker site goes live for VZW and at least get 32 gigs of internal storage. Feels really good in the hand and super smooth
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No choice but to keep it if i go n5.. i currently own a note3 and waiting to return for a n5... if i dont like it.. then too bad for me
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A non-removable battery might be a deal breaker for me. I like to be able to just swap batteries if needed. I sure hope it doesn't end up with a non-removable battery.
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+1 - love just been able to swap a fully charged battery. Extremely convenient... though from the leaks it looks very unlikely. Though I'm quite over my S4 atm and wanna try something different - the N5 looks like it could be a good choice.
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+1 - love just been able to swap a fully charged battery. Extremely convenient... though from the leaks it looks very unlikely. Though I'm quite over my S4 atm and wanna try something different - the N5 looks like it could be a good choice.
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That it does. That's why I have been looking forward to it. The camera sticking out a bit also bugs me about the phone also. These two things are bugging me very much. With the time I get out of my Galaxy Nuxus battery on normal use, it might be fine for me for normal daily use. If I need to go out of town though, camping, or some where I just can't get to a charger, I'll have to hold on to my Galaxy Nexus to make sure I've got something I can stretch out for a couple of days.
The wireless recharging for the Nexus 5 is something that really caught my attention as a good thing. Being able to just sit my phone down on my desk when I get in and have it charge is awesome! The screen also looks very nice for slightly under 5 inches. Hopefully the announcement and launch kicks off today.
Who buys carrier branded crap phones with their ugly logos ... Nothing can beat a Nexus in Android world.
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Who buys carrier branded crap phones with their ugly logos ... Nothing can beat a Nexus in Android world.
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Amen brother! Been on the nexus line since the nexus one. Hell sometimes I still miss the trackball. Lol
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A non-removable battery might be a deal breaker for me. I like to be able to just swap batteries if needed. I sure hope it doesn't end up with a non-removable battery. I am not a fan of LG stuff in the first place and I avoided the Nexus 4 for various issues. With T-Mobile not announcing another Sidekick anytime soon, I need to upgrade. I don't like the physical home buttons on phones so that has kept me away from the S4 and other phones. My original Galaxy Nexus actually got damaged due to heavy rain I got caught in and I couldn't get another from my carrier. I ended up getting an S4 to trade my mother for her Galaxy Nexus.
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yeah me too about the battery thing. I like to have a removable batt so I can buy an extra and swap it if my other one drains. But I think powerbanks are also helpful for non-removable batteries as well. #confusing hahaha
The Nexus has always been a developer only phone. But as it is for the camera that megapixels don't matter, so it is for the battery that the mAh won't matter. We have previously seen that the phones with an extra large capacity battery yet not perform as per the expectations. Atleast Google doesn't stuff their phones with bloatware like Samsung. A Nexus always comes with a minimal OS coupled with a balanced hardware at an unrivalled price. A non-removable battery & no expandable memory have always been the let downs, yet 32GB is enough for me for storage & a battery lasting just over a day is well enough for me. Nexus ftw !
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LG G2 Google Play edition.
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+1 - love just been able to swap a fully charged battery. Extremely convenient... though from the leaks it looks very unlikely. Though I'm quite over my S4 atm and wanna try something different - the N5 looks like it could be a good choice.
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I'm currently on an OG Note, recently bought a new battery and I have little problems with it. I'm mainly bored with it now and the USB port has some problems (€10 to fix). Minor issues and I'm sure I could use the phone for another year without ever really being bothered by it. I don't play games, so I don't really need all that raw power the new devices have. I have been looking for a new device for some time, just to have a new gadget and all.
I work for HTC indirectly so I have a One lying around here that I can use, but I can't root it so I have no use for it. I can't get used to the new Sense and their strange softkey layout (though that's more the fault of developers that don't keep to the design guidelines of Android, than it is HTC's).
I also had the S4, which I liked overall, but I found it too expensive, it had useless functions which I didn't want to pay for. Especially since you lose a lot of them when you put a stock rom on it. It has an AMOLED screen which, after two years of the Note, I'm not very happy about (uniform colours are a pain, and it degrades too fast). And it looks just like any other Samsung device (and I'm bored now). - I did get hooked on the infrared functionality though. I miss that every day.
Then the Z1 came along, looked refreshing and the waterproof stuff is a giant pro. Useless camera, but the rest was pretty good. Unfortunately the screen dissapoints.
So now I'm waiting for the Nexus 5. Absolutely no useless functions. Just a good and powerfull device that can last for another two years. No screwing around with roms and stuff and a good price.
If it dissapoints, I might go for an S4 as they're now in the pricerange of the Nexus 5 or I'll stick to the Note for another year, to see if something better comes up.
If not the Nexus 5, I'd go for the Oppo N1.
With out of the box CyanogenMod, IPS 5.9 inch display, and top-notch camera optics and dual user-controllable flash.
I have (had) the S4 and sold it today. I was extremely dissapointed with it in just about every way, and with the addition of Knox locked bootloaders being sneaked in by Samdung, that iced the "sell it now" cake for me.
I'm actually back to using the SIII in the meantime, and even with piss-poor driver support, it runs CM very well.
my choise is between Nexus 4 or Nexus 5
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LG G2 Google Play edition.
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Actually, as far as the hardware goes, I am quite impressed with g2. That display seems so much larger than other phones of the same physical dimensions. Battery, processor, storage, etc. no limitations except no wireless charging. (except verizon version)
A play edition would be very tempting. Unfortunately it doesn't seem likely with the N5 being a somewhat close cousin. If the N5 had the exact same g2 hardware it would be a no-brainer for me even at a much higher cost.
Just curious to see how the nexus 5 has done now that it's been out for awhile. I bought a moto x a while back and it's nice and all but I've got the itch to get something else and is hard to pass up the value of the nexus 5. I owned the nexus 4 prior to the x and I loved it (also loved the amount of Dev support). So I guess as the title asks... Would you buy it all over again? Any problems you've encountered in the time you've spent with the device? I want to ask about battery life but I know that's pretty subjective and also completely user dependent so I guess that's only a major concern if anyone has seen drastic problems.
Best device I've owned! Very developmental on XDA! Even popular on eBay!
I've used an iPhone 4, 5 and 5s...
I've used an SI, SII and SIII...
Nothing beats this.
The customisability and knowing that I get updates before 99.99% of the rest of the world always makes me feel good .
I love how stock everything is compared to Samsung's "crapwiz".
Battery life is amazing and it feels like a premium device... Behaves like one and... Is one!
Sure it comes with minor defects (all Nexus 5's do), but the only regret I have is not buying the 32GB version.
I miss having expandable storage, just because I like having space (have never needed to make space... Never will either , just a weird need of mine).
Android is the future... Open-Source = Endless possibilities.
I'll never want anything else!
Do you mind elaborating on the minor defects? Its good to hear someone isn't unhappy about the battery life.
The battery life is the biggest complaint for me, seems way Underpowered
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I love this phone and did buy it again after going swimming with my first one LOL.
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I sold mine, got an S5, and now I have a nexus 5 again.
Worth it because I got it in one of those eBay deals at $380 32gb, also the first one had loose volume buttons and this one is perfect.
10/10 would buy again and again.
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I'd definitely purchase the N5 again. Usually I go from phone to phone but the N5 is the first phone that I've kept for so long. I've owned this phone since February and to me that's a long time to own a phone compared to what I usually do (buy/trade for every phone that comes out).
With this phone I haven't felt jealous of my girlfriends Galaxy S5 or of the G3, or even the M8. When I had the N4 I felt a bit like I was missing something but the N5 definitely does the job.
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I'd definitely purchase the N5 again. Usually I go from phone to phone but the N5 is the first phone that I've kept for so long. I've owned this phone since February and to me that's a long time to own a phone compared to what I usually do (buy/trade for every phone that comes out).
With this phone I haven't felt jealous of my girlfriends Galaxy S5 or of the G3, or even the M8. When I had the N4 I felt a bit like I was missing something but the N5 definitely does the job.
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I think the M8 is the only thing that could sway me. It's just sooo much more expensive.
No doubt.
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I think the M8 is the only thing that could sway me. It's just sooo much more expensive.
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The m8 is definitely a premium phone at a premium price and I would of definitely jumped at it but decided not to for 2 reasons. I don't understand the 4 megapixel rear and 5 megapixel front shooter concept. I also dislike how tall the phone is. I think the bezels could of been a bit more slim but whatever.
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The m8 is definitely a premium phone at a premium price and I would of definitely jumped at it but decided not to for 2 reasons. I don't understand the 4 megapixel rear and 5 megapixel front shooter concept. I also dislike how tall the phone is. I think the bezels could of been a bit more slim but whatever.
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Well, "megapixels" just specifies the amount of pixels in the taken pictures, doesn't necessarily define the actual quality. My Xperia Arc S (released 2011 lol) has an 8mp camera and it obviously takes worse pictures than my Nexus 5. I played around with an M8 before and the picture quality is actually pretty good.
If I could go back in time and buy one again I would. I wouldn't buy another one now though
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If I could go back in time and buy one again I would. I wouldn't buy another one now though
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Is this purely because its not "technically" up to date hardware-wise anymore, or because of a problem/experience with the device? Too close to the release of another nexus device perhaps?
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Is this purely because its not "technically" up to date hardware-wise anymore, or because of a problem/experience with the device? Too close to the release of another nexus device perhaps?
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Yes exactly. If it was a problem / experience, when I went back in time, I wouldn't buy it.... but I said I would
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Yes exactly. If it was a problem / experience, when I went back in time, I wouldn't buy it.... but I said I would
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Lol sorry, just wanted to be clear... Its age somewhat makes me want to move onto something else. Some other the new CPUs "seem" to have better power management in a lower power state. Plus the M8s build / feel-in-hand-quality are reeeeaaally tempting but of course the price reflects that. Buying off-contract makes that hard to stomach. The update cycle seems like a toss up- HTC seems to be better lately about updates and the nexus 5 is quite a ways into its 18mo update life cycle.
I would definitely buy it all over again. You can do pretty much anything you want with the phone; Unlocking the bootloader or rooting the phone is the easiest process compared to every other phone I've had. I've had an HTC Wildfire S (not great but it was the first device I rooted .. pita), an iPhone (which wasn't so bad, but it lacked the customization i wanted), a Galaxy S4 (a great phone if you can put up with Touchwiz and slow updates and etc. Of course you can get the Dev edition if you feel like paying an extra 300-400 dollars for a better battery and a removable sd card compared to the Nexus 5, which isn't worth it), a Moto X (no complaints other than it felt too small), and now a Nexus 5 (best phone ever).
To be completely honest, I would buy it three times over just because I don't like having what everyone else has. Everyone I see with a smartphone either has an iPhone or a Galaxy. I've never really had anyone ask me about my phone, but I've never seen anyone else in my area with a Nexus 5. I'm sure someone has one, but I've not seen one yet
EDIT: Oh yeah and getting the updates first with no bs. Of course that doesn't really matter to me because I run Paranoid Android, but just the fact that we get that is awesome.
Yeah the updates are the icing on the cake. Ease of use (as far as gaining root) is also a REALLY big deal for me. Took me FOREVER to finally build up the courage to root my nexus 4 when I had it. Im not your average end user, but I'm not the MOST tech savvy person on the planet that's for sure. The process is so simple to me now but I have nothing to compare it to (Samsung HTC or other devices)
I'm not quite sure. The HTC One M8 and Galaxy S5 each have their draws to me...
Galaxy S5:
Waterproof
WiFi Calling (I'm on T-Mobile)
VoLTE
HTC One M8:
Aluminum build
Audio quality (both speakers and headphone output)
WiFi Calling
My biggest complaint about the phone is the audio quality... The speaker is actually not terrible but the headphone output is very poor. Even my old Galaxy Nexus sounds better with my headphones. If I were buying it today, I'd probably get the M8. But the lack of an easy root would be a pain, primarily for tethering.
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Well, "megapixels" just specifies the amount of pixels in the taken pictures, doesn't necessarily define the actual quality. My Xperia Arc S (released 2011 lol) has an 8mp camera and it obviously takes worse pictures than my Nexus 5. I played around with an M8 before and the picture quality is actually pretty good.
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I am very aware of what megapixels bring to the table, but what happens when you want to blow up that tiny 4 megapixel picture and print it on a larger scale for display?
HTC downgraded the pixels because they claimed most people only take pics to upload to social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. I believe they are right about what majority use the camera for but what about those like myself that require higher resolution?
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Hi everyone ,
I am a longtime nexus user and my nexus 4 completely died out on me , and was wondering if the nexus 5 is still worth buying or if I should just buy the nexus 6. Does the nexus 5 still perform decently or does it have any performance problems similar to the 2012 Nexus 7? Screen size does not really matter to me, however the one thing was concerning me was that a lot of people report the nexus 5 as having a bad battery?
Does anyone know where would be the best/cheapest place to buy a Nexus 5? Thanks!
I brought my Nexus 5 16gb from my local CEX store for £165 and couldn't be happier its an amazing phone and after putting CyanogenMod 12 on it it's just amazing,fast and battery is good too ?
Worth it
The nexus 5 has a relatively physically small battery yes
Most people who report battery issues have literally no idea how to troubleshoot what is actually using the battery.....
Equally you won't read the equivalent number of threads who say they are satisfied with the battery. This is because the internet is for complaining....
It also mainly depends on how you use the device and what you define as 'good' battery life. The same logic applies to any device really.
Anyway personally I think it's still a solid device in terms of size, speed and value
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The nexus 5 has a relatively physically small battery yes
Most people who report battery issues have literally no idea how to troubleshoot what is actually using the battery.....
Equally you won't read the equivalent number of threads who say they are satisfied with the battery. This is because the internet is for complaining....
It also mainly depends on how you use the device and what you define as 'good' battery life. The same logic applies to any device really.
Anyway personally I think it's still a solid device in terms of size, speed and value
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Thanks, I think I will go ahead and get a Nexus 5 and hopefully update next year if google refreshes the Nexus 5 2015 ( I hope so )
Thanks!
one of the best phones ever i agree that battery is a bit small, that is why powerbanks and chargers were made :victory: my next purchase will be oneplus two if possible
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one of the best phones ever i agree that battery is a bit small, that is why powerbanks and chargers were made :victory: my next purchase will be oneplus two if possible
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Where is the best price available now that you can no longer buy them from the play store?
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Where is the best price available now that you can no longer buy them from the play store?
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i do not know my friend, im from philippines and the nexus 5 is still available from a trusted online store here in my country.
I currently own an iPhone 5s and have been a heavy iPhone user since the iPhone 3G. I was given the opportunity to get a 32 GB Nexus 5 for free from a friend who was sent two by Google for whatever reason last week. In the little time I have owned the Nexus 5 and not yet knowing the ropes behind it all, I can honestly say this is one of the best phones I have ever used. I surprisingly found the build quality to be way above what I expected, the software is amazing (it's the first Android device I have ever properly used) and the features that the phone has blew me away considering it is almost two years old. I mean, iPhone hardware upgrades nowadays offer a slight performance increase and higher resolution. I could never justify paying for an iPhone outright, but with the Nexus 5, I have no qualms about doing just that. I am seriously considering a more permanent switch to the Nexus 5 for the time being as it continues to meet my expectations. The only "issue" if you could call it that would be the battery issue that you may see arise every now and then. Whilst the Nexus 5 isn't the best when it comes to battery longevity, there are a range of things that you can do to mitigate it as much as possible to benefit you. After reading through a few topics it will not be a huge +10 hours, but any gain is a good gain right?
Of course my personal experience with phones in general isn't vast so my opinions can only really be between the iPhone and my short use of the Nexus 5, but before the iPhone I mainly used Nokia phones. The speed is quick (I don't like cluttered phones and pointless apps that you will not use often), it does everything I need it to and it's given me much more sway to using Google's suite and programs with the same (if not better) ease of use to Apple's suite. At least a lot more than I used to. I have been using Gmail since it started when the only way to obtain an account was via an invitation.
You will not be disappointed. And after using Nexus phones before you pretty much understand the way the phone works already. Whilst I'm a big fan of using the latest and best hardware/software, I cannot really speak for the Nexus 6. As for availability, there are a few places here in Australia that still stock the phone. It will just take a bit of looking around. Happy to help if it ends up being your handset of choice.
spartacus279 said:
Hi everyone ,
I am a longtime nexus user and my nexus 4 completely died out on me , and was wondering if the nexus 5 is still worth buying or if I should just buy the nexus 6. Does the nexus 5 still perform decently or does it have any performance problems similar to the 2012 Nexus 7? Screen size does not really matter to me, however the one thing was concerning me was that a lot of people report the nexus 5 as having a bad battery?
Does anyone know where would be the best/cheapest place to buy a Nexus 5? Thanks!
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It depends on your preferences. Do you root, use custom roms etc? Is price a factor? In comparison to the nexus 4 it is an upgrade in all aspects.
Regarding your questions, there are no performance issues, the nexus 5 is a beast. It is faster than all other nexus devices nexus 4, 7, 7 (2013), with the exception of the nexus 6. Better screen, better camera and relatively better battery than the nexus 4. I get 3 to 4 hours of sot on 3g and 4 hours+ sot on WiFi (stock lollipop 5.1). In comparison, the nexus 4 would be dead in a couple of hours on 3g.
On the other hand, if software updates are not critical for you, there are other good value for money phones, like the lg g2, g3, sony z3 compact and motox 2. All these phones cost 350 euro or lower in my country, each with plusses and minuses.
Personally, I went from a nexus 4 to a nexus 5 recently and I don't regret it one bit.
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The battery life is terrible. Other than that, it's pretty good. Just don't pay full retail for it. I would pay full retail price in November 2013 but not in 2015
Hello,nowadays I am planning to buy new phone,and Nexus 5 is in my options.According to you is it worth to buy it now ?.Nexus 5 is nearly 2 years old,and I am planning to use my new phone at least 3-4 years.Performance and battery are priority.
Well worth buying - even today it has great spec for very affordable price. Fantastic screen, great battery and most importantly - pure Android 5.1 which comes with huge community.
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Well worth buying - even today it has great spec for very affordable price. Fantastic screen, great battery and most importantly - pure Android 5.1 which comes with huge community.
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Totally agree with this. I was thinking about swapping mine but in terms of spec and upgrades there is nothing else - well the Nexus 6 but that is just way too big.
rbs_uk said:
Well worth buying - even today it has great spec for very affordable price. Fantastic screen, great battery and most importantly - pure Android 5.1 which comes with huge community.
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The only thing that everybody complain about Nexus 5 is battery,and you said that great battery.How can you get great battery performance ?
artilherio said:
The only thing that everybody complain about Nexus 5 is battery,and you said that great battery.How can you get great battery performance ?
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Show me those everybody ?! Because I have removed over 200mg of unwanted apps/gapps, I`m on 5.1
just get it! N5 is a great phone. :good:
The battery is Underpowered, other than that, a good device. Just don't pay full retail, I would pay full retail in Nov '13 but not in April' 15
I've got one and I'm looking for another as a spare, as others say it's a great phone. Mine outscored the S5 on antutu) The only phone I'd change it for is the rumoured Nexus 5B.
The battery is not grt which is why I replaced it. They all loose about 20%a year. As someone else said get rid of unless apps and it is OK. I'm on # lite rom# which comes with about 4apps)
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The only thing that everybody complain about Nexus 5 is battery,and you said that great battery.How can you get great battery performance ?
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Try some LSD and there will be no battery issues! And the Nexus5 will blow your mind!
Yeah the battery is bad compared to the flagships (and even some similarly priced phones lol) but a solid device that definitely offers bang for the buck performance.
Out of the box, its a fantastic phone but let down by the battery. If you are comfortable with rooting and replacing kernels etc, this can be addressed.
On the other hand, look at the LG G2. The battery if fantastic without any modding and most of the bloat, even a noob like me can disable. Speed wise, I'd say its 20% slower than the Nexus 5.
If just comes down to how dirty you want your hands to get.
To give you a comparison, I've had both running the same apps and this is what I got battery wise for my typical usage, (my signal is also very poor.)
- Nexus 5, Standby time=40h, Screen on time=2:30h
- LG G2, Standby time=80h, Screen on time=2:30h
Just remember that everyones usage and signal strengths are very different.
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Out of the box, its a fantastic phone but let down by the battery. If you are comfortable with rooting and replacing kernels etc, this can be addressed.
On the other hand, look at the LG G2. The battery if fantastic without any modding and most of the bloat, even a noob like me can disable. Speed wise, I'd say its 20% slower than the Nexus 5.
If just comes down to how dirty you want your hands to get.
To give you a comparison, I've had both running the same apps and this is what I got battery wise for my typical usage, (my signal is also very poor.)
- Nexus 5, Standby time=40h, Screen on time=2:30h
- LG G2, Standby time=80h, Screen on time=2:30h
Just remember that everyones usage and signal strengths are very different.
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G2 has the same SoT as n5, rma it wth...
Great performance but poor battery not future proof if you want to use it for 3-4 years
desire 820 is a good option
I think 2300 mah is sufficient under normal circumstances.Galaxy Alpha has 1800 mah but I didnt hear any problem about battery or s6 has 2550 mah which is nearly as same as N5.Then, why N5 battery is insufficient compared to other phones also using stock android ?
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I think 2300 mah is sufficient under normal circumstances.Galaxy Alpha has 1800 mah but I didnt hear any problem about battery or s6 has 2550 mah which is nearly as same as N5.Then, why N5 battery is insufficient compared to other phones also using stock android ?
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Are they calibrated the same? Same chipsets and screen resolutions etc?
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G2 has the same SoT as n5, rma it wth...
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Yes, the G2 has the same SOT as the N5 in my experiment. However, the standby time was DOUBLE.
In my days of the N5, I couldnt trust it to wake me up in the morning if the battery was below 30% at bed time, (as sometimes my signal is really bad in my flat.) On the G2 however, it can be as low as 15% and has yet to let me down. :angel:
If I had to pick between the G2 and N5 to last me the next 2 years, it would be a tough decision but I'd go with the G2. I dont think either of these phones would be good for 4 years though. :crying:
Nexus 5 is a great purchase. The only thing it seems to not be future proof against are high intensity games and higher resolution streaming options that may come our way. As a daily phone, I can't imagine needing much more power than what it's got.
In fact, I purchased a N5 back in November 2013. It started failing two months ago (this was a first-run version with the old ceramic buttons prone to breakage). I upgraded to an LG G3 - the G3 is a gorgeous phone, but I kept wanting my old Nexus 5 back. After a week I bought a new N5 on amazon and returned the G3. I have no regrets.
If anything can be a perfect phone for power users, this is it.
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Yes leaves the G3 standing
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Yes leaves the G3 standing
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Yes, that is very accurate...
Buy it: great specs at low price
http://mobilesyrup.com/2015/05/25/go...nes-this-fall/
The site is reporting that Google will follow up the Nexus 5 with another LG-built smartphone, a 5.2-inch device dubbed ‘Angler’. The smartphone is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 808 chip and a 2,700mAh battery, though both of those details could change. The idea is to recreate the success of the Nexus 5 by releasing Angler at the $350-$400 price point.
The device will presumably be officially announced tomorrow at the I/O conference, so I'm saving my opinion until then : )
Depends on the size. If it really is modeled after the G4 I am undecided. The G4 is a big phone. I'd have to play with one.
Would love to see a bigger battery in the new 5!
My next phone will be dual-SIM and waterproof. If this phone fulfills these requirements then yes, I could consider it.
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will definitely consider if the overall size remains more or less the same as n5..
Went from nexus 5 to one plus one. Waited until they announced the nexus 6 before I made that choice and I'm glad I did. I'm interested in the 5.2 size but the price is a big factor to me.
At this point it would need to offer seriously better battery life for me to consider it. Spec wise the Nexus 5 is still powerful enough and features I'd want like stereo speaker there is a Nexus 5 mod to replicate; and fully functioning Ambient display is available on CM CAF. I don't care about a camera, speaker, or display upgrade as the Nexus 5 is more than fine for me. I have a launch week device that is is mint condition minus a hairline crack by the SIM slot and I just put in a brand new OEM battery that was manufactured this January so I'm good for a while.
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At this point it would need to offer seriously better battery life for me to consider it. Spec wise the Nexus 5 is still powerful enough and features I'd want like stereo speaker there is a Nexus 5 mod to replicate; and fully functioning Ambient display is available on CM CAF. I don't care about a camera, speaker, or display upgrade as the Nexus 5 is more than fine for me. I have a launch week device that is is mint condition minus a hairline crack by the SIM slot and I just put in a brand new OEM battery that was manufactured this January so I'm good for a while.
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+1. Bigger battery such as g2's 3000mah would be awesome
Damn, no announcement today
I will get one if i have 350€ left over. Probably wont happen, as I save for a motorcycle this summer. Maybe the Nexus 2016 or something next, altough its more of a "wanting" thing than a "needing".
Oh and if you all are so desperate for a battery only, you can get a Polarcell 2450 mah for way to much money (140€ in europe, simular $) or a bigger back with a big battery like 3800mah for 20€ or 20$.
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I will get one if i have 350€ left over. Probably wont happen, as I save for a motorcycle this summer. Maybe the Nexus 2016 or something next, altough its more of a "wanting" thing than a "needing".
Oh and if you all are so desperate for a battery only, you can get a Polarcell 2450 mah for way to much money (140€ in europe, simular $) or a bigger back with a big battery like 3800mah for 20€ or 20$.
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How much SoT do users average with a polarcell
Nope, Project ARA if available.
beekay201 said:
Nope, Project ARA if available.
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When is the release date on that?
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When is the release date on that?
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You will probably be sporting the equivalent of a Nexus One if you are still using a Nexus 5 and wait until that is released.
Nexus 5 + LG 2 Battery > Any phone
What would make a phone better?
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Nexus 5 + LG 2 Battery > Any phone
What would make a phone better?
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Better speakers, better camera, external SD......
It's a fine phone but to pretend it couldnt' be improved at all is a little silly.
if google change the camera app and improve the camera , yes i'll buy it why not ?
ali8383 said:
if google change the camera app and improve the camera , yes i'll buy it why not ?
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Android M seems to improve the camera, and it's only a matter of time before roms are released to make the experience on the nexus 5 even greater!
I worked for a well-known cell phone company, and let me just say the whole camera on the cellphone is just a gimmick companies use for buyers to buy their phones every year, along with other features but camera being near the top. It's the easiest way to attract the buyer. Seriously.
Expecting a great quality picture from a tiny micro camera is unrealistic. My advice for anyone who reads this, just use the phone as it's meant to be used and not for the gimmicks.
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I worked for a well-known cell phone company, and let me just say the whole camera on the cellphone is just a gimmick companies use for buyers to buy their phones every year, along with other features but camera being near the top. It's the easiest way to attract the buyer. Seriously.
Expecting a great quality picture from a tiny micro camera is unrealistic. My advice for anyone who reads this, just use the phone as it's meant to be used and not for the gimmicks.
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This is silly. Everything a cell phone manufacturer puts in a phone is to attract a buyer, regardless if you label it as "gimmick." It's a useful feature that the vast majority of smartphone owners use regularly. Gimmicks are generally just to suck people in and then they're forgotten. It's pretty obvious if you've ever owned more than one phone that picture quality can vary wildly, and truly be acceptable for normal day-to-day use as a camera in most cases.