Google has launched the latest Nexus-branded smartphone: Nexus 5. No big flash launch event was held for the launch of Nexus 5 that is manufactured in partnership with LG. The best thing about Google’s Nexus branded smartphones is that they not only offer the high-end specs, the Nexus devices also gets the latest Android firmware updates first and are always well priced off-contract. Now that Google has launched the all new Nexus 5, it’s time to talk about the internal specifications of Nexus 5 to see what improvements and new features it offers over the Nexus 4. Hit the jump for detailed Nexus 5 specs…
Nexus 5 Specs
Just like Nexus 4, the latest Google Nexus 5 is manufactured by LG. Nexus 5 looks similar to the company’s recent LG G2 handset. Some of the core Nexus 5 specifications include: 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, 4.95-inch 1080p full HD display. It’s the very phone that runs Android 4.4 KitKat. Here are the detailed technical specifications of Google Nexus 5:
Nexus 5 Specifications |
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Body |
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| Form Factor | Slab |
| Dimensions | 137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 130g |
| Colors | Black, White |
Display |
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| Screen Size (Diagonal) | 4.95-inches |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Pixel density | 445 pixels per inch (ppi) |
| Technology | Full HD IPS LCD |
| Display Colors | 16M |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch Coming Gorilla Glass 3 |
Hardware |
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| System chip | Snapdragon 800 |
| Processor | Quad-core, 2.3 GHz |
| Graphic Processor | Adreno 330 |
| Storage (Built-in) | 16GB / 32GB |
| Ram | 2 GB |
| Card slot | No |
Camera |
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| Primary | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels |
| Front-Facing Camera | 1.3 MP 720p@30fps |
| Video | 1080p@30 fps |
| Features | Face detection Autofocus Photo sphere Touch focus Geo-tagging LED flash |
Network & Data |
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| Cellular + WiFi | UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz) LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and MIMO |
| GPS | Assisted GPS (Cellular model) |
Connectivity |
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| Connector | microUSB, SlimPort |
| Other | Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
Battery |
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| Talk Time | Up to 17 hours |
| Stand by Time | Up to 300 hours |
Software |
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| OS | Android, 4.4 (KitKat) |
| Applications | Appstore |
Sensors |
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| Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Proximity Compass Barometer Pressure Hall |
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Other Features |
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| Wireless charging Voice memo/dial/commands Document editor Image/video editor Organizer SNS integration Google Maps Predictive text input |
Nexus 5 Price
The new Google Nexus 5 handset is available in two storage options: 16GB and 32GB. You can get the Nexus 5 16GB for $349 and 32GB model for $399 direct from the Google Play. Though the Nexus 5 price is not what you would have expected, given the bargain nature of the Nexus 4, still it’s a great price given the top-notch hardware and full HD display of Nexus 5.
Nexus 5 Guides
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