Nexus 5

The device was unveiled on October 31, 2013; it was made available for pre-order from Google Play Store the same day, sold in a black color with either 16 or 32 GB of internal storage.{{cite web|title=Google Unveils Nexus 5 With Android 4.4 KitKat|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2426620,00.asp|website=PC Magazine|access-date=29 May 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094016/http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2426620,00.asp|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Fitzsimmons|first=Michelle|title=16GB Nexus 5 supplies in and out at Google Play Store|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/and-just-like-that-16gb-black-nexus-5-sells-out-in-us-play-store-1195505|work=TechRadar|date=October 31, 2013|access-date=November 1, 2013|archive-date=November 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102220322/http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/and-just-like-that-16gb-black-nexus-5-sells-out-in-us-play-store-1195505|url-status=live}} Initial pricing was set at $349 for the 16 GB model, and $399 for the 32 GB version.{{cite web|title=Google's $349 Nexus 5 hits today with LTE, KitKat|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/googles-349-nexus-5-hits-today-with-lte-kitkat/|publisher=cnet|access-date=26 September 2014|archive-date=February 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227100307/http://www.cnet.com/news/googles-349-nexus-5-hits-today-with-lte-kitkat/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/11/30/googles-nexus-6-pricing-strategy-could-be-brillian.aspx |title=Google's Nexus 6 Pricing Strategy Could Be Brilliant |date=November 30, 2014 |access-date=February 19, 2015 |archive-date=February 20, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220023449/http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/11/30/googles-nexus-6-pricing-strategy-could-be-brillian.aspx |url-status=live }} This was much lower than comparable smartphones, which would cost around $649.{{cite web|title=Google's Nexus 5: Nobody Does it Cheaper|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2426636,00.asp|work=PC Magazine|access-date=26 September 2014|archive-date=May 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510131311/https://www.pcmag.com/news/googles-nexus-5-nobody-does-it-cheaper|url-status=live}}

Google released two additional color options in February 2014, white and red, which had identical pricing and hardware.{{Cite web|title=This is the red Nexus 5 (hands-on)|url=https://www.engadget.com/2014-02-06-red-nexus-5.html|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Engadget|date=July 18, 2019|language=en-US|archive-date=July 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708030239/https://www.engadget.com/2014-02-06-red-nexus-5.html|url-status=live}}

Google ended production of the Nexus 5 in December 2014,{{Cite web|last1=Hanson|first1=Matt|last2=December 2014|first2=Michael Rougeau 11|title=Nexus 5 sales are limited right now, but will continue into early 2015|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/google-confirms-nexus-5-production-has-stopped-1276585|access-date=2021-03-19|website=TechRadar|date=December 11, 2014|language=en|archive-date=July 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707175153/https://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/google-confirms-nexus-5-production-has-stopped-1276585|url-status=live}} following the release of the Nexus 6. The red and white models were removed from the Google Play Store the same month,{{Cite web|date=2014-12-10|title=Google Has Ended Sales Of The Red And White Nexus 5, Only Black Remains|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2014/12/10/google-has-ended-sales-of-the-red-and-white-nexus-5-only-black-remains/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Android Police|language=en-US|archive-date=July 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708030239/https://www.androidpolice.com/2014/12/10/google-has-ended-sales-of-the-red-and-white-nexus-5-only-black-remains/|url-status=live}} while the black model remained available until March 11, 2015.{{Cite web|date=2015-03-11|title=Nexus 5, 1st Gen Chromebook Pixel No Longer Available For Sale On Google Play [Updated]|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/11/nexus-5-chromebook-pixel-no-longer-available-for-sale-on-google-play/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Android Police|language=en-US|archive-date=January 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114150528/https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/11/nexus-5-chromebook-pixel-no-longer-available-for-sale-on-google-play/|url-status=live}}

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The exterior of the Nexus 5 is made from a polycarbonate shell with similarities to the 2013 Nexus 7, unlike its predecessor that uses a glass-based construction. Three exterior colors are available: black, white and red.{{cite web

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Its hardware contains similarities to the LG G2; it is powered by a 2.26 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2 GB of RAM, either 16 or 32 GB of internal storage, and a 2300 mAh battery. The Nexus 5 uses a 4.95-inch (marketed as 5-inch) 445 PPI 1080p IPS display, and includes an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. The Nexus 5 supports LTE networks where available, unlike the Nexus 4 which unofficially supported LTE on Band 4 only with a hidden software option, but was not formally approved or marketed for any LTE use.{{cite web|title=Google Announces The Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 Details|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/7471/google-announces-the-nexus-5|work=Anandtech|access-date=November 1, 2013|archive-date=April 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426202630/http://www.anandtech.com/show/7471/google-announces-the-nexus-5|url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Nexus 4 Includes Support for LTE on Band 4 (AWS) |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6474/nexus-4-includes-support-for-lte-on-band-4-aws |access-date=November 23, 2012 |archive-date=November 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127170700/http://www.anandtech.com/show/6474/nexus-4-includes-support-for-lte-on-band-4-aws |url-status=live }} There are two variants of the Nexus 5, with varying support for cellular frequency bands; one is specific to North America (LG-D820), and the other is designed for the rest of the world (LG-D821).

Notable new hardware features also include two new composite sensors: a step detector and a step counter. These new sensors allow applications to easily track steps when the user is walking, running, or climbing stairs. Both sensors are implemented in hardware for low power consumption.{{cite web |title=Android KitKat |url=http://developer.android.com/about/versions/kitkat.html |publisher=Android |access-date=November 2, 2013 |archive-date=October 31, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031184317/https://developer.android.com/about/versions/kitkat.html |url-status=live }} Like its predecessors, the Nexus 5 does not have a microSD card slot,{{cite news |url=http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/170003-nexus-5-released-today-350-for-a-kitkat-powered-superphone |title=Nexus 5 released today: $350 (off-contract) for a KitKat-powered superphone |date=October 31, 2013 |access-date=November 4, 2013 |first=Sebastian |last=Anthony |work=ExtremeTech }} while it features a multi-color LED notification light. There are two grills present on the lower edge of the Nexus 5: one is for the mono speaker and the other is for the microphone.

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The Nexus 5 was the first Android device to ship with Android 4.4 "KitKat", which had a refreshed interface, improved performance, improved NFC support (such as the ability to emulate a smart card), a new "HDR+" camera shooting mode, native printing functionality, a screen recording utility, and other new and improved functionality.

The device also shipped with Google Now Launcher, a redesigned home screen which allows users to quickly access Google Now on a dedicated page, and allows voice search to be activated on the home screen with a voice command. Unlike the stock home screen, Google Now Launcher is not a component of Android itself; it is implemented as part of the Google Search application. Until 26 February 2014, when it was released on Google Play Store for selected Android 4.4 devices, Google Now Launcher was exclusively shipped by default on the Nexus 5, and was not enabled in Android 4.4 updates for any other Nexus device. While an update to the Google Search application containing Google Now Launcher (which itself was tweaked to improve compatibility with other devices as well) was publicly released shortly after the Nexus 5's release, the launcher itself could not at the time be enabled without installing a second shim application.{{cite web |last=Amadeo |first=Ron |title="Google Now Launcher" hits Play Store, brings Google homescreen to GPE & Nexus devices |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/02/google-now-launcher-hits-play-store-brings-google-homescreen-to-gpe-nexus-devices/ |date=2014-02-26 |access-date=27 February 2014 |work=Ars Technica |archive-date=March 12, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312064123/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/02/google-now-launcher-hits-play-store-brings-google-homescreen-to-gpe-nexus-devices/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web

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Hangouts, which now supports text messaging, is used as the default text messaging application.{{cite web |last=Bohn |first=Dieter |title=Google's Nexus 5 with KitKat available today, starting at $349: hands-on impressions |url=https://www.theverge.com/2013/10/31/5049068/googles-nexus-5-with-android-kit-kat-available-today-starting-349 |work=The Verge |date=October 31, 2013 |access-date=November 1, 2013 |archive-date=January 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114142414/https://www.theverge.com/2013/10/31/5049068/googles-nexus-5-with-android-kit-kat-available-today-starting-349 |url-status=live }}

In December 2013, the Nexus 5 began receiving the Android 4.4.1 update, which introduced HDR+, fixed issues with auto focus, white balance and other camera issues.{{cite web

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| date = 2013-12-05

| access-date = 2013-12-06

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}}{{Cite web |url=http://connect.dpreview.com/post/0940178406/android-update-google-nexus-nexus5-smartphone |title=What the Android 4.4.1 update means for Google's Nexus 5 shooters |access-date=December 15, 2013 |archive-date=December 21, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221165825/http://connect.dpreview.com/post/0940178406/android-update-google-nexus-nexus5-smartphone |url-status=live }} HDR+ takes a burst of shots with short exposures, selectively aligning the sharpest shots and averaging them using computational photography techniques. Short exposures avoids blur, blowing out highlights and averaging multiple shots reduces noise. HDR+ is similar to lucky imaging used in astrophotography.{{Cite web|url=http://ai.googleblog.com/2014/10/hdr-low-light-and-high-dynamic-range.html|title=HDR+: Low Light and High Dynamic Range photography in the Google Camera App|website=Google AI Blog|date=October 27, 2014|language=en|access-date=2019-08-02|archive-date=March 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305230201/https://ai.googleblog.com/2014/10/hdr-low-light-and-high-dynamic-range.html|url-status=live}} HDR+ is processed on the Qualcomm Hexagon DSP.{{Cite web|url=http://ai.googleblog.com/2018/02/introducing-hdr-burst-photography.html|title=Introducing the HDR+ Burst Photography Dataset|website=Google AI Blog|date=February 12, 2018|language=en|access-date=2019-08-02|archive-date=March 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305225149/https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/02/introducing-hdr-burst-photography.html|url-status=live}} It also fixes low speaker volume output in certain applications.{{cite web

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| title = What's new in Android 4.4.1

| date = 2013-12-06

| access-date = 2013-12-07

| author = Rajesh Pandey

| publisher = Android Beat

| archive-date = December 11, 2013

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}} Android 4.4.2 update followed in a few days, providing further bugfixes and security improvements.{{cite web

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| title = Android 4.4.2 (KOT49H) Is Already Rolling Out To All Nexus Devices - Here Are The OTA ZIP Links For Manual Updating

| date = 2013-12-09

| access-date = 2013-12-09

| author = Artem Russakovskii

| publisher = Android Police

| archive-date = December 10, 2013

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}} In early June 2014, the Nexus 5 received Android 4.4.3 update that included dozens of bug fixes,{{cite web | url = http://www.androidcentral.com/android-443-ota-updates-hitting-nexus-devices | title = Android 4.4.3 OTA Updates Hitting Nexus Devices | date = 2014-06-04 | author = Alex Dobie | publisher = Android Central | access-date = June 10, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150829131105/http://www.androidcentral.com/android-443-ota-updates-hitting-nexus-devices | archive-date = August 29, 2015 | url-status = dead }}

while another mid-June 2014 Android 4.4.4 update included a fix for an OpenSSL man-in-the-middle vulnerability.{{cite web | url = http://www.androidcentral.com/android-444-ota-rollout-begins | title = Android 4.4.4 OTA Rollout Begins | date = 2014-06-20 | author = Andrew Martonik | publisher = Android Central | access-date = June 21, 2014 | archive-date = June 20, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140620224505/http://www.androidcentral.com/android-444-ota-rollout-begins | url-status = live }}

A developer preview of the Android 5.0 "Lollipop" system image was released for the Nexus 5 after the annual Google I/O conference held on June 26, 2014.{{cite web|title=Updated Android Lollipop Developer Preview image coming to Nexus devices in a couple of days|url=http://www.phonearena.com/news/Updated-Android-Lollipop-Developer-Preview-image-coming-to-Nexus-devices-in-a-couple-of-days_id61780|website=PhoneArena|date=October 15, 2014|access-date=October 16, 2014|archive-date=October 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018090820/http://www.phonearena.com/news/Updated-Android-Lollipop-Developer-Preview-image-coming-to-Nexus-devices-in-a-couple-of-days_id61780|url-status=live}} The release version of Android 5.0 "Lollipop" was made available on November 12, 2014, in form of factory operating system images.{{cite web

| url = http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/12/android-5-0-lollipop-factory-images-posted-for-nexus-5-nexus-7-nexus-10/

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| date = 2014-11-12

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}} On December 15, 2014 Android 5.0.1 "Lollipop" update began rolling out to Nexus 5 with build number LRX22C, the update was listed as being "miscellaneous Android updates."{{cite news |title=Nexus 5 Gets Android 5.0.1 Update Today, According to Sprint (Updated) |url=http://www.droid-life.com/2014/12/15/nexus-5-gets-android-5-0-1-update-today-according-to-sprint/ |work=DROID LIFE |date=December 15, 2014 |access-date=December 15, 2014 |archive-date=February 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223215038/http://www.droid-life.com/2014/12/15/nexus-5-gets-android-5-0-1-update-today-according-to-sprint/ |url-status=live }} In March 2015, the Nexus 5 began receiving the Android 5.1 "Lollipop" update, which addresses performance issues and other user interface tweaks;{{cite web

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| date = 2015-03-24

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}} however, it is known to introduce certain camera issues.{{Cite web |url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/04/13/some-nexus-5-owners-afflicted-by-camera-crashes-following-android-5-1-update/ |title=Some Nexus 5 Owners Afflicted By Camera Crashes Following Android 5.1 Update |date=April 13, 2015 |access-date=August 17, 2015 |archive-date=September 5, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905201558/http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/04/13/some-nexus-5-owners-afflicted-by-camera-crashes-following-android-5-1-update/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=160609 |title=Android Issue 160609: 5.1 causes issues with camera on Nexus 5 |access-date=August 17, 2015 |archive-date=May 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510131203/https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/37033054 |url-status=live }} In June 2015, Google made the Android 5.1.1 "Lollipop" update available for Nexus 5 aiming to fix the bugs that were not fixed by Android 5.1 update.{{cite news |title=Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update for Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10: Availability Info |url=http://www.android.gs/android-5-1-1-lollipop-update-for-nexus-4-nexus-5-nexus-7-and-nexus-10-availability-info/ |work=Android Geeks |date=June 5, 2015 |access-date=June 5, 2015 |archive-date=June 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604170208/http://www.android.gs/android-5-1-1-lollipop-update-for-nexus-4-nexus-5-nexus-7-and-nexus-10-availability-info/ |url-status=dead }}

In May 2015, a developer preview of Android Marshmallow was made available for the Nexus 5.{{cite web |url=https://developer.android.com/preview/download.html |title=Downloads {{pipe}} Android Developers |publisher=Developer.android.com |access-date=2015-08-18 |archive-date=August 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150817224047/http://developer.android.com/preview/download.html |url-status=live }}

In November 2015, Nexus 5 started receiving Android 6.0 "Marshmallow" update across the world.{{cite news |first1=Costea |last1=Lestoc |title=Nexus 5, 6, 7 and 9 With Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update Status |url=http://tech.blorge.com/2015/11/09/nexus-5-6-7-and-9-with-android-6-0-marshmallow-update-status/19488/ |work=BLORGE |date=November 9, 2015 |access-date=November 9, 2015 |archive-date=February 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206131404/https://tech.blorge.com/2015/11/09/nexus-5-6-7-and-9-with-android-6-0-marshmallow-update-status/19488 |url-status=live }} Following which Nexus 5 became one of the first devices to get an Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update in December 2015.{{cite news |title=Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update for Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7, and Nexus 9: Availability |url=http://www.android.gs/android-6-0-1-marshmallow-update-for-nexus-5-nexus-6-nexus-7-and-nexus-9-availability/ |work=Android Geeks |date=December 22, 2015 |access-date=December 22, 2015 |archive-date=April 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170424165000/http://www.android.gs/android-6-0-1-marshmallow-update-for-nexus-5-nexus-6-nexus-7-and-nexus-9-availability/ |url-status=dead }} In August 2016, Google confirmed that the Nexus 5 will not receive an official Android 7.0 Nougat update,{{cite web|last1=Ruddock|first1=David|title=RIP: The Nexus 5 isn't getting Android 7.0 Nougat, let's say our goodbyes|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/08/22/rip-the-nexus-5-isnt-getting-android-7-0-nougat-lets-say-our-goodbyes/|website=Android Police|date=August 22, 2016|publisher=Illogical Robot LLC|access-date=24 August 2016|archive-date=August 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824021818/http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/08/22/rip-the-nexus-5-isnt-getting-android-7-0-nougat-lets-say-our-goodbyes/|url-status=live}} meaning that Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is the last officially supported Android version for the device. The Nexus 5's Snapdragon 800 has sufficient processing power to run Android 7.0 Nougat, as shown by successful tests with the Android N Developer Preview program (indeed the Snapdragon 800 is more powerful than the Snapdragon 410 which does support Nougat), and unofficial custom Nougat ROMs have been created for the Nexus 5.

The Nexus 5 can also run other mobile operating systems such as Ubuntu Touch.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theregister.com/2022/06/23/ubports_ota23_is_coming/|title=Ubuntu Touch OTA-23 is coming: Do you have one of the older model phones that can test it?|author=Proven, Liam|work=The Register|date=June 23, 2022|access-date=January 2, 2023|archive-date=May 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510131323/https://www.theregister.com/2022/06/23/ubports_ota23_is_coming/|url-status=live}}

The Nexus 5 received mostly positive reviews; critics felt that the device provided a notable balance between performance and pricing.{{cite web|title=Nexus 5 review: the best phone $350 can buy|url=https://www.engadget.com/2013/11/05/nexus-5-review/?ncid=rss_truncated|website=Engadget|date=November 5, 2013|access-date=29 May 2015|archive-date=January 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130165148/https://www.engadget.com/2013/11/05/nexus-5-review/?ncid=rss_truncated|url-status=live}} Although noting nuances with its display, such as its color reproduction and low maximum brightness in comparison to competitors, CNET praised software features such as the new phone dialer interface and Google Now integration on the home screen, but did not believe KitKat provided many major changes over its predecessors. Hangouts as the default text messaging app was criticized for its user interface and for attempting to force the use of a Google service, while the quality of photos taken with the device was described as being "great, but it didn't particularly blow me away." In conclusion, the Nexus 5 was given a 4 out of 5, concluding that "to even compare this $400 phone to those that cost upward of $650 unlocked (like the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One, and Apple iPhone 5S) speaks volumes about the Nexus 5's massive appeal and affordability", and that the device "extends the allure of the Nexus brand to anyone simply looking for an excellent yet inexpensive handset."{{cite web

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Engadget was similarly positive in its review of the Nexus 5, but noted that the device's LTE support was lacking, as its supported bands are segregated across two model variants, and does not support Verizon Wireless. While praised for its crisp quality, it was noted that the display did not render colors (particularly black and white) as richly as the Galaxy S4, but added that "if you think saturated colors are overrated anyway, you're going to love the display here." While considered an improvement over the Nexus 4, the device's battery life was criticized for not being as good as its competitors, and the quality of its camera was considered to be inconsistent. In conclusion, Engadget argued that "whether or not it was the company's intent, Google is sending a message to smartphone makers that it's possible to make high-quality handsets without costing consumers the proverbial arm and leg. Now we just wait and see if that message will be warmly received."

Compared to the LG G2 which was released earlier and shares the same manufacturer and much of the same hardware, the Nexus 5 has a lower-quality rear camera and smaller battery to hit a cheaper price point. However, Nexus 5 has been touted as a clean Android software alternative with the added advantage of running the latest Android 4.4 "KitKat".{{cite web | url=https://www.theverge.com/2013/11/1/5054944/nexus-5-vs-lg-g2-in-pictures | title=Nexus 5 vs. LG G2: See the difference | date=November 2013 | access-date=September 6, 2017 | archive-date=August 30, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830161742/https://www.theverge.com/2013/11/1/5054944/nexus-5-vs-lg-g2-in-pictures | url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/11/nexus-5-review-flagship-hardware-for-half-the-price/ | title=Nexus 5 Review: Flagship hardware for half the price | date=November 7, 2013 | access-date=March 5, 2017 | archive-date=June 15, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615045703/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/11/nexus-5-review-flagship-hardware-for-half-the-price/ | url-status=live }}{{cite web|title=Review: LG's G2 smartphone gets caught living in the shadows of giants|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/09/lgs-g2-smartphone-gets-caught-living-in-the-shadows-of-giants/|work=Ars Technica|date=September 17, 2013|access-date=11 October 2013|archive-date=February 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091140/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/09/lgs-g2-smartphone-gets-caught-living-in-the-shadows-of-giants/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=LG G2 review|url=https://www.theverge.com/2013/9/19/4749116/lg-g2-review|work=The Verge|date=September 19, 2013|access-date=25 December 2013|archive-date=February 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211075937/http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/19/4749116/lg-g2-review|url-status=live}}{{cite web | url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6747/htc-one-review | title=The HTC One Review | last=Klug | first=Brian | publisher=AnandTech Inc. | work=AnandTech | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502210403/http://anandtech.com/show/6747/htc-one-review | archive-date=2 May 2013 | url-status=live | date=5 April 2013 | access-date=5 May 2013}}

DPReview praised the Android 4.4.1's HDR+ which brought substantial improvement in speed and prioritized faster shutter speeds with higher ISOs which reduced blur. The computational photography increased dynamic range and reduced noise. However HDR+ resulted in less detail and more noise in low-light scenes.

The Nexus 5 still held up well against newer devices as it performed faster than the follow-up Nexus 6 released a year later, also noting that the Nexus 6 (at an MSRP of US$650 versus US$350) was much more expensive.{{cite web | url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/11/nexus-6-review-the-premium-price-still-comes-with-compromises/2/ | title=Nexus 6 review—The "premium" price still comes with compromises | date=November 12, 2014 | access-date=November 4, 2018 | archive-date=November 4, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104050300/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/11/nexus-6-review-the-premium-price-still-comes-with-compromises/2/ | url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/11/nexus-6-review-the-premium-price-still-comes-with-compromises/3/ | title=Nexus 6 review—The "premium" price still comes with compromises | date=November 12, 2014 | access-date=November 4, 2018 | archive-date=May 10, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510131209/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/11/nexus-6-review-the-premium-price-still-comes-with-compromises/3/ | url-status=live }}

Since the release, a portion of users have reported frequent crashes of the camera app which supposedly would not allow use of the camera unless the phone was restarted. It is unknown whether this problem has been fixed.

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