Using the Google Nexus 5X, 6 Years Later - Review

The Google Nexus 5X made by LG was a mid-range smartphone released in 2015 as the cheaper option to the Nexus 6P - and with that context in mind, has it stood the test of time 6 years later?

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0:00 - Introduction
0:53 - Culmination of Nexus
7:06 - Design & Camera
12:32 - Hardware & Software
18:10 - Conclusion

Fix Nexus 5X Bootlooping -

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[Tech]

Fun to finally take a look at a Nexus phone, this was one of the more requested reviews I've seen recently! 6P video coming soon, and hopefully we'll get through the other Nexus models as well :)
Also, I've realized I may have one of the Nexus 5X models that had a yellow tint to the display, as in any shot beside the 6P you can see it's definitely not as white. There is a software setting to make the color cooler, and back in the day Google offered exchanges for a new device- I'm not at all concerned given I'm just using this phone for review. Kinda interesting though.

[Icarus_Tactical]

The Pixel 6 is looking like a throwback to the Nexus 6P, Google is finally realizing what people liked

[boussIRL]

This time for Android, 2015/Marshmallow era and the surrounding times were among my favorite experiences with Android. It was so fun and experimental with stuff like Skrillex's live case where it showed you different constellation images for your wallpaper all the time. Stuff like that made Android so much fun to use and mess around with. I miss it 😢

[ryansease]

Gotta say LG really knew how to make some great looking phones. Too bad they are no longer around.

[chandlergayman]

Dude I absolutely love your content, informative, and entertaining as hell. You go man, keep up the awesome work🔥🔥

[caiuslennary]

If I recall, the Pixel 2 non XL was also made by LG. And the 2 XL was made by HTC. So that makes sense as to why that phone and this one look so similar.

[frunkchungus]

I miss my Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, and Nexus 6. Thanks for writing and producing such nice historical videos. Came here from the netbook one!

[jason]

Watching this video on my Nexus 7 2013, got this on launch and still works great

[supamariio]

Typing this from my Nexus 5x.. on pixel experience android 10

[TamaraGirodie]

Ah, this video is so nostalgic for me! The Nexus 5X was the first and last Nexus I ever owned, and I adored that thing… it was the perfect buy for a broke college student enamored with tech. Eventually, I got a job where using an iPhone was a better experience, and I gave up my 5X. Thank you for bringing back some fond memories 😊

[Mohammedkhan]

Many thanks for making this Video. I was Nexus 5X user and still ready to use give a chance. It's a cherished memory.

[NickBartolo]

I’d love to see you do the Nexus 6. That phone was way ahead of its time.

[bungeetaco]

Loved this phone when I had it back in 2016-2017. It was my first Android phone coming from iOS, and the only thing that made me want to go back to iOS was using a Samsung Galaxy S8 for a period of time afterwards lol. Been a Pixel owner since then, it's hard to go back to anything else. Thanks for covering it!

[blasien]

Odd how iphone 7 bootloop problems were readily forgiven, but LG was never allowed redemption. Part of the overriding drive to reduce the marketplace to only Apple and Samsung, I suppose.

[kuhoku]

I used a Nexus 5X from release year to 2020. In 2017 I had it replaced by LG bc it went into bootloop. The bootloop on these and some LG phones is not actually software related. What happens is under heavy use or use in pressurized environments (like a plane) the phone will overheat to the point you can no longer hold it. This heat is often enough to weaken the GPU to the point it can become close enough where a tiny bump well break the GPU in half. If you leave the phone in the freezer overnight there is a chance you can get a few minutes with it before it loops again to get any data you want to save.

[ShellymanStudios]

This is a well written review. Knocked the ball out of the park on this one.

[edd]

I had that phone and loved it. Great design, and very good user experience in general.

[TheClassicGameBoy]

I was looking for a video about the Nexus 5x on you channel and I could not find one then I checked again like you read my mind

[nunyobizwax]

The nexus 6 is probably my all time favourite phone. Although if i used it today it would seem outdated but for years it was my favourite phone. I remember when it came out and the 5 inch screen amazed everyone because oh how big it was lol. Today a 5 inch display is considered extremely small.

[vinayraj]

The Nexus 5X is a nexus being, that means that it can exist on any timeline