Nexus 5 Review

Nexus 5 Review

Is the Nexus 5 the best new Android phone on the market? Find out in our Nexus 5 review.

[jonlakers]

*Nexus 5 Review*: A Perfect Marriage of Solid Specs and Optimized Android

[Rvw]

Wow dude, I used to be one of your first subscribers when you did the macbook pro unboxing. It's really awesome to come watch your videos years later and you have your own building, business, and successful. Great work man, Hard work def earned

[jonlakers]

I just tested it with the official Google case, and yes, it does still charge. I hope that helped.

[TomasVillegas]

Great video Jon, I dig the battery recap you've done. That's all I was looking for. On another note: how's the TYLT Qi charger? Does it charge with a case on it?

[jonlakers]

We actually did a whole separate video/post on that.

[jonlakers]

We disclose how long we've had devices for. In this case, I used it for three days and felt comfortable enough with it.

[MattTonucci]

There is NO way you got that kind of battery life... if you did you're a fucking God.

[NewYorkPixels]

Google should stop FORCING their customers to set up a google+ account. So annoying.

[MicahWayneSays]

Ordered this phone 20 minutes after it was announced, received it Monday. I am in love. Best, fastest, cleanest, most beautiful and simple smartphone I've ever owned, especially for the price. In my opinion, no other phone compares...

[BasilArackal]

It's not a dual speaker, one on the right is the so called Awesome Mic that does all the magic stuffs

[Daemondin]

When it comes to the screen it is not washed out. It is actually very neutral and accurate. The G2 screen is extremely over saturated, on point to emulate a amoled screen as S4, which is the second screen you compare the screen to.

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Good review. The guys at The Verge did a first hands on and the guy said without looking at the phone for more than 5seconds "the scrolling is laggy and camera isn't great like with all android phones." I really did not want to hear his "review" after that bias comment.

[coldnate]

Dunno if anyone told you guys... but there's only one speaker on the bottom. The other side is a mic. Go ahead - put on some music and cover one at a time with your finger to hear the difference.

[EmilioFahr]

Great review, Jon. I feel that other sites weigh the camera performance much too heavily when reviewing new phones so I'm glad that you didn't make it too big of a deal in your review. You guys also had some really great shots of the device and it's making me want to upgrade my Nexus 4 so much.

[NickErickson]

He's shooting using the HDR+ mode. It takes 3 pictures quickly at different exposures and then puts them all together to give you a nice picture. Otherwise the shutter speed is how it is on any other high end Android phone

[JorgeMalpica]

Just throwing this out there for those that don't know, but XDA Forum members have created color calibration profiles that make the N4 screen look alot better than it is out of the box. I'm sure they will do the same for the N5.

[kemc]

Watching videos and fantasizing of having it in my hands already LOL

[MrSchrodingersCat]

Fantastic review Jon! I have one question, you said in your 2013 Nexus 7 Review that the WiFi was lackluster. How is the WiFi connectivity and strength on the Nexus 5, along with the LTE connectivity?

[TheNormalguy]

Funny how after realizing Lucy was in the background, I couldn't focus on john completely

[shadowtechs]

Hey Jon. What camera are you using for your reviews??