October 31 Google introduced the Nexus 5, developed its partnership with LG. By tradition, the “Google phone” fifth generation is the first device on which you install the most “fresh” version of the operating system Android, in this case – 4.4 (KitKat). Vesti.Haytek studied the opinions of foreign colleagues about the new product.
Filling Nexus 5 is almost fully compliant smartphone G2, previously released LG. “Reference” device has a 4-core Snapdragon chip 800 (clock frequency – 2.26 GHz) with two gigabytes of “RAM”, 4.95-inch Full HD display with IPS-matrix, built-in memory of 16 to 32 GB, as well as battery capacity of 2300 mA * h On the back cover is installed 8-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization system. Card slot microSD, like its predecessor, Nexus 4, no.
As already mentioned, the Nexus 5 is mounted on the newest version of Android, which other devices are, at best, will get it in 2-3 weeks. KitKat – the so-called update – brings an updated interface, support for SMS and MMS to instant messenger Hangouts, full-time program to capture video from the screen, a new shooting mode HDR +, an additional screen that is dedicated to the Assistant Google Now, and many more. To learn more about the innovations of 4.4 can be from another of our material.
In general, commentators have concluded that the Nexus 5 was a success. In particular, Brad Molen of Engadget called it “the best smartphone that you can buy $ 350″ because the same filling can only be found in the “top” and much more expensive devices. Of the same opinion editor of Gizmodo Brent Rose. According to the journalist confirmed by statistics store sales Google Play: 31 October, the day of the announcement, the unit was sold out in two hours.
Nexus 5 looks minimalistic than the Nexus 4. The front of the smartphone’s screen is covered with Gorilla Glass tsarapoustoychivym 3, and the back is made of plastic, polycarbonate. According Molen, the device is folded tightly, although it seems very fragile. Its volume buttons and lock, by the way, are made of ceramic – a material which is quite rare in the mobile electronics. BGR editor Zap Epstein wrote that “snap” Nexus 5, due to the soft plastic on the side faces, even better than the iPhone 5S.
However, even with the Nexus 5 something happens, it can be easily repaired. According to the autopsy conducted by iFixit, it became clear that the design of the smartphone is very similar to the Nexus 7 tablets, and the components are not very strongly bonded. Thus, if necessary, can be replaced by any part, including speakers and battery.
Camera Nexus 5 earned mixed reviews. According to Molena, the photo quality is highly variable, depending on whether your smartphone is turned towards the sun or against it. If the sun was behind us, get great shots with accurate color and fine details, and if the front – turned out badly blurred images, even if the camera is not in direct sunlight. Molena agreed with the opinion of Epstein. “Compounding matters, the camera software Nexus 5 is terrible. It’s slow and clumsy, very difficult to open and navigate the menu, there are often problems with focusing,” – he added.
processor speed of the Nexus 5 strongly exceeds last year’s model. In the latest test Quadrant 2.0 “nexus” scored 9296 points, while the Nexus 4 – 5224. True, LG G2 ahead of them combined (19,138 points). Almost the same situation exists in the benchmark Vellamo 2.0 (1407 vs. 1448/2895, respectively) and SunSpider 1.0 (696 ms vs. 660 and 880). Best estimates made Nexus 5 in 3DMark IS Ultimate, showing 17,880 points. Nexus 4 where the same test gave 11,167 and G2 – 16 619.
Compared to the “Google Phone” 4th generation, battery Nexus 5 marginally increased in volume – from 2100 to 2300 mA * h But this is enough for a decent life: at Molena machine, constantly playing HD-videos, stretched 7:00 20 minutes. With moderate usage mode (periodic checking email and social networks, photo and video shooting, surfing the internet) Nexus 5 worked for 12 hours. Epstein, on the contrary, the battery is not impressed. He took the battery to one of the weakest points of the device, because it is not enough for a full day. “If you plan to buy a Nexus 5, expect him to purchase some of chargers, including car” – he writes. Rose and Molen among other important shortcomings smartphone called the external speakers, which were very quiet.
sources : Engadget, The Verge, BGR, Gizmodo, SlashGear
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