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LG Nexus 5 Specifications

Released 2013, November

The LG LG Nexus 5 is a sophisticated smartphone featuring a 4.95" display with 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density) resolution, powered by the Snapdragon 800 processor.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate its 8MP camera system capable of recording 1080p@30fps.

The device is equipped with a 2300mAh battery supporting Wireless (Qi) and runs on Android 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), officially released 2013, October. Released 2013, November.

Display

4.95" 1080x1920 pixels

Camera

8MP

Chipset

Snapdragon 800

Battery

2300mAh 5W

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the device?

The LG Nexus 5 features a Snapdragon 800 processor, 4.95" display, 8MP main camera, and 2300mAh battery.

What processor (CPU) and GPU does the LG Nexus 5 use?

LG Nexus 5 is powered by Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) with Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 and Adreno 330 graphics.

What type of display does LG Nexus 5 have? What is the size and resolution?

True HD IPS+ 4.95 inches, 67.5 cm2 (~70.8% screen-to-body ratio) with 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)

What network technologies does LG Nexus 5 support? Does it support 5G?

LG Nexus 5 does not support 5G technology. It supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.

What materials is it made of?

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame

What are the charging capabilities?

Wireless (Qi)

What are the camera specifications of LG Nexus 5?

8 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, OIS

Does LG Nexus 5 support wireless charging?

Yes, LG Nexus 5 supports wireless charging. Wireless (Qi)

Detailed Specifications

Display

Type
True HD IPS+
Size
4.95 inches, 67.5 cm2 (~70.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS
Android 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM

Battery

Type
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging
Wireless (Qi)
Stand-by
Up to 300 h (3G)
Talk time
Up to 17 h (3G)

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 900 - North American version
4G bands
1, 2, 4, 5, 17, 19, 25, 26, 41 - North America
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Body

Dimensions
137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Micro-SIM

Features

Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes

Tests

Performance
Basemark OS II 2.0: 1016Basemark X: 11638
Display
Contrast ratio: 967:1 (nominal) / 2.228:1 (sunlight)
Camera
Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
Voice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 65dB
Audio quality
Noise -93.3dB / Crosstalk -94.3dB
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 38h

Launch

Announced
2013, October. Released 2013, November
Status
Discontinued

Misc

Colors
Black, White, Red
Models
Nexus 5, D820, D821
SAR
0.92 W/kg (head)     1.23 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
0.49 W/kg (head)     0.48 W/kg (body)
Price
About 260 EUR

Main Camera

Single
8 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, OIS
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single
1.3 MP, f/2.4, 1/6", 1.9µm
Video

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG

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