• 4.95" (1920x1080) IPS
  • 2GB
    Snapdragon 800 SoC
    16GB/32GB Storage
  • 8-MP, OIS 1 Rear Camera
  • 2300 mAh W-Charge

The Google Nexus 5 phone has a 4.95-inch (1920x1080) IPS screen, a 8MP main camera and a 1.3MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2300 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 800 with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGoogle Nexus 5 (Launched 2013-10-31)
Display4.95" 1920x1080 IPS
Rear Camera(s)
  • 30mm 8-MP (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 33mm 1.3-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 800 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB/32GB Storage
  • None
Battery2300 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP Rating, 130g (4.6oz), 137x69x8 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$195
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Display
TypeIPS
Diagonal (inches)4.95"
Display/Body Ratio71.5%
Resolution1920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)445 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 3
Features
  • Multitouch
Primary Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Focal Length (35mm) 30mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)2300 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
Talk Time17 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 800
Processor ModelMSM8974
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.3 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB/32GB
Memory Card TypeNone
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.4.4
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypemicroUSB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head0.92 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.23 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.49 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.48 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • MP4
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • H.263
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Google Nexus 5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Google Nexus 5 was retailing at around $195 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our information shows that the Google Nexus 5 is NOT water-tight an has no IP-Rating rating.
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No, the Google Nexus 5 does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but things may be different in Asia. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the Google Nexus 5 1920x1080 screen resolution is not 4K.
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Yes, the Google Nexus 5 is capable of Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Google Nexus 5 has Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Google Nexus 5 is a 4G device that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the Google Nexus 5 is not a 5G smartphone.
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No, the Google Nexus 5 is not a USB-C smartphone.
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No, the Google Nexus 5's battery cannot be removed.

Google Nexus 5 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

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Samsung Galaxy S5Google Nexus 5OnePlus OneGoogle Nexus 5XApple iPhone 6Google Nexus 6PGoogle Pixel250003750050000625007500087500100000112500125000137500150000

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

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Google Nexus 5Samsung Galaxy S5OnePlus OneGoogle Nexus 5XApple iPhone 68008509009501000105011001150120012501300135014001450

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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Google Nexus 5XGoogle Nexus 5Apple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy S5OnePlus OneGoogle Nexus 6PGoogle Pixel112501250013750150001625017500187502000021250225002375025000262502750028750

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Google Nexus 5Motorola Moto G5 PlusSamsung Galaxy S5OnePlus OneGoogle Nexus 5XApple iPhone 6Google Nexus 6PGoogle Pixel57.51012.51517.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.54547.5

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Motorola Moto G5 PlusGoogle Nexus 5Samsung Galaxy S5OnePlus OneGoogle Nexus 5XApple iPhone 6Google Nexus 6PGoogle Pixel15202530354045505560657075808590

Battery Capacity (mAh)

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Apple iPhone 6Google Nexus 5Google Nexus 5XGoogle Pixel 2Google PixelSamsung Galaxy S5Motorola Moto G5 PlusOnePlus OneGoogle Nexus 6P150017502000225025002750300032503500