The new LG Nexus 5 has moved to the next level of quality compared to its predecessors. This is not only a well-made and assembled body, but also an improved display and camera. In the very early days of its appearance, the device was raw, which is typical of every new product. However, the manufacturer has already taken into account many errors, released patches that improved the system, so now the buyer has access to a high-quality device that can no doubt be compared with many flagship models.
Look & Design
The new Nexus phone received the classic form of the familiar monoblock, equipped with a touch screen. Two types of models appeared on sale - with a black and white case. If the dimensions of the phone as a whole have not changed compared to the previous version of the line, then the screen diagonal has grown slightly, which means that the frames around it have become thinner. If you look closely at new products from other smartphone manufacturers, you can see a general trend in such a “narrowing”.
In order for the screen to be protected from grease and fingerprints, it was covered with a special thick oleophobic coatingin nanometer. It consists of silicone and is considered an innovative development used in smartphones from some other manufacturers. The glass is tempered so as not to break when dropped. But the bordering frame does not protrude forward in any way and remains flush with the glass, so it cannot provide additional protection. Nevertheless, with careful operation, there is, of course, nothing to be afraid of for the Nexus phone. Above the glass in the upper left corner is a chamber peephole. A little to the right, exactly in the middle, there is a grid from the speaker through which the sound is transmitted.
Edges and back panel
There is a key on each side. One is for volume, the other is for power. The designers made sure that the only buttons on the device are not worn out from long-term use. Of the many solutions, the most obvious was chosen - they were made ceramic. It is difficult to leave scratches on them, even after trying with nails.
The ends are equipped with ports familiar to this place - holes for headphones and a microphone, and at the bottom there is also a USB, with which a Nexus phone can be connected to a computer.
There is a slight rounding on the sides of the back of the device. But in front of the body is deliberately angular and pointed. Perhaps someone will not like it, since over time such edges can rub. To get rid of this annoying feeling, it is enough to buy a good case. It will not only protect the device, but also help the owner feel more comfortable when interacting with the gadget.
Back coverMade from soft plastic cover. It is pleasant to the touch and is an innovation for LG, which has not yet been seen on devices. The shape is rounded to make the phone easy and comfortable to hold. And this is true, especially since its size is quite compact.
Your Nexus phone has an embossed model designation on the back. There you can also find the lens of the main camera, protected by glass. Below it is a high-quality flash that allows you to take pictures in the dark. Below is the technical information, as well as the LG logo.
Operating system
The peculiarity of the Nexus series is that each new smartphone of this line receives another fancy version of the Android operating system. This time it's version 4.4 of KitKat.
The interface has remained simple and adheres to minimalism, there is nothing superfluous here that could distract the user from the task that he solves with the help of the device. At the same time, as mentioned above, the most modern and wide functionality is preserved. This combination of simplicity and versatility cannot but bribe a potential owner. So the LG Nexus phone continues the tradition of the flagship product line.
Performance
Google is expected to support its new smartphone for a couple of years. That is, all this time updates and firmware will be released. But even after this period, the Google Nexus phone will remain up-to-date and will be able to work with the newsoftware. The hardware platform of the model is based on the experience of the entire line and includes the features of the LG G2.
But in terms of autonomy, the device has all the typical costs of its counterparts. Charging will have to be saved, especially when using applications and games. When the processor is heavily overloaded, the case starts to overheat, which, however, does not affect the smoothness of the screen and image quality. But you still have to take the charger with you, just in case.
Sound
The sound quality on the call speaker is of an average satisfactory level, but the manufacturer has already promised that an update will be released soon to improve this parameter. With headphones, things are better, although, of course, the headset factor is added here. If it's good, then there shouldn't be any problems.
Video and display
LG Nexus 5 received support for large files (that is, more than 4 gigabytes). This means that moviegoers can breathe a sigh of relief and boldly go to the store for a novelty. Movies in high quality are now not only available for viewing, but also played without any slowdowns and crashes.
Unlike previous models, the next Nexus boasts less color distortion, increased brightness, and improved anti-glare performance. The image quality is transmitted even in bright sunlight. Many of these advantages the Nexus mobile phone received due to the fact that there was no more free space between the sensor and the matrix -a small layer of air inherent in previous smartphones, both in this line and in general. True, the black color noticeably fades at an angle, but this is an inevitable drawback characteristic of many analogues.
Camera
Regular Nexus customers of previous versions constantly complained about the camera in the device. Not that it was a hack, but the developers never paid attention to it and added it as a mandatory additive that was not technically interesting. So it turned out that the image quality did not reach the level of analogues from other manufacturers.
But now the situation has changed 180 degrees. The camera has received its 8 megapixels, and now this is another advantage that the Nexus phone has. The purchase price fully justifies all the technical tricks, including those stored somewhere under the lens.
Photos get good quality. This is especially noticeable in terms of night shooting or when capturing small details that are in the shadows. The camera has become noticeably more sensitive. When shooting video, all these advantages are even more striking.
