Wednesday 3 September 2014

What Makes Google Nexus 5 Awesome



The Google Nexus 5 seems to be gaining swift popularity because of the latest Android version called KitKat 4.4.  This Smartphone is offered in collaboration with LG that is supposed to offer awesome specifications. The latest that you know of Nexus 5 has long been released but how many of you know about what all it has. Through this article you will be able to know the details about its specifications and what makes it amazing. 


Look and Feel 

Nexus 5 is an awesome Smartphone that runs on Android OS with dimensions of 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches. This phone weighs 130 grams that means that it is sleek and lightweight. The phone boasts HD display with a screen size of 5.0-inches. This phone contains multi-touch capability, proximity sensor, light sensor and scratchproof glass that say enough for not having to use any screen guard. The only thing that you would need to keep in mind is that it uses micro-SIM. Additionally, this phone supports micro-USB 2.0 version. The handset is available in classic black and snow white color options. 

When it comes to hardware you will find the set with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset including 450MHz for providing better graphics. Moreover, it is offered with Adreno 330 graphics chip along with quad core Krati 400 Processor with 2260 MHz power. This certainly means that this time Google has kept it all in one place when it comes to providing technology. The RAM provided is that of 2 GB and you get two options of memory storage that includes 32 GB and 16 GB. The only thing that would disappoint you is that you will find no storage expansion slots in either of the versions. 

Camera, Connectivity and Battery

The thing to like most about the latest enhanced version of Nexus 5 is the enhanced camera with HD capacity. The rear facing camera will give you 8MP LED flash along with a 1/3.2-inches camera sensor CMOS that contains OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). For better photography experience, you will appreciate its F2.4 aperture and the focal length of 30.4. All these specifications explain a lot that how Google has put in a lot of efforts to provide better photography experience to the one who is interested in capturing pictures from their Smartphone. Other things include the following exciting features:

  • Touch to focus
  • ISO control
  • Auto-focus
  • Optical image stabilizer
  • Digital zoom
  • Burst mode
  • Face detection
  • White balance
  • Geo tagging
  • HDR and Burst mode



For video chat purpose you get a 1.3MP front loaded camera. You will be able to record 1080p HD, 30fps video recording along with video light. This is a great idea especially when it comes to capturing good videos without any difficulty in dim or uncomfortable light conditions. 

Connectivity options are:

  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz, ac
  • DLNA
  • Micro USB
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • Tethering
  • TV-Out
  • Miracast
  • OTA
  • SlimPort
  • Computer Sync
  • NFC

 The only thing that might annoy you is that the battery cannot be replaced. You get 3.8 V 2300 mAh, 8Wh but you will be delighted to have in-built wireless charging. If kept on standby you get 300 hours as far as talk time is concerned you get 17 hours. 

The price range for 16GB is that of $349 and $399 for a 32GB available on Google Play Store.

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