Customers enjoy many aspects of the product, but some have noted concerns regarding the camera quality. Issues mentioned include light bleed at certain angles and difficulties capturing clear images in low-light conditions. The flash feature, in particular, has received negative feedback. Further improvements to the camera system may enhance the overall user experience.
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Processor speed
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Camera quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Bang for buck
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I have been using this phone for last month and I am pretty satisfied with the purchase.
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- Smooth touch and fast processor
- Good call volume and clarity
- Fits well in hand -- neither too large nor too small
- Integrated Google apps such as Hangouts
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- Decent battery life (~24 hours)
- Bad camera in dark; photos with flash tend to look scary!
- No mic/headset included along with phone
I would recommend this to a friend
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Processor speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great option for TMobile
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I was looking for a phone that I knew would be responsive on the internet and the Nexus on TMobile's network has not disappointed me yet. Unlike my excruciatingly slow web experience on a lower powered Samsung phone on Virgin Mobile's network, I consistently have a fast connection with this phone using TMobile. I was a bit annoyed to learn that in order to sign up with another retailer's desirable plan that I had to order a SIM card and authorization kit from that retailer, delaying my ability to use this phone for several days, but now that I'm switched over I couldn't be happier other than the lack of a microsd card slot on this phone. I've just had to get used to having less music on my phone at any one time due to the limited available internal memory and lack of ability to insert a memory card.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Phone Ever Used
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I was upgrading from the Nexus 4, and the Nexus 5 is still the best phone I have ever used. Plenty of power, beautiful screen, and pure Android OS without the bloatware. It was one of the first smartphones to have an optical image stabilizer in its camera lens. It also does wireless charging. Apple and Samsung were both quite late to the party with these features. I do not plan on upgrading anytime soon. Will use it till it breaks,
I would recommend this to a friend
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Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent buy
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Great buy. Little higher than Google price. Yet it deliver so quickly.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Processor speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best Phone Ever!!!!
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Love the ability to customize, fast, great screen!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Processor speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
LOVE THIS PHONE!!!
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Nexus 5 is a "step" below the Galaxy phones...but, its MUCH better than iPhone. Highly recommend this product to anyone who loves a fast, reliable phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best Android experience
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There is no doubt this phone gives the best android experience money can buy. Phone is fast and attractive. The only slight issue is that I see white light bleed at off angle sights. I am sure sure if it is common with nexus 5 displays or just my unit.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great phone for a great price
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Until the phone upgraded up to Lollipop, it was like my old Nexus 4. But now that it has the latest software update, I couldn't be happier! Snappy response, crisp images -- overall a great experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great price & great for modding
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Great phone if you want to switch carriers and need something you can transfer over (like from AT&T to T-Mobile). The standard OS is kinda lacking in features I had in my Note 2, but thanks to custom Roms it's not a big issue. Really love the phone!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing device
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Nexus devices are usually great, and the N5 is no exception. With Lollipop, it's even sweeter than before!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Camera quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Sent me an opened box
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I bought this for the full retail price, yet they sent me an open box. By checking the serial number the phone was nine months old. Someone had removed the plastic protective layer over the camera lense too. Clearly an open item if not in fact used.. I would've been interested in a discount since it was an open box but they refused. So it was quickly retuned.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
a lot of App crash when using GPS
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a lot of App crash when using GPS. and a lot of bugs
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love it
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I love how you can talk to it.i don't want to types fifty characters because I don't have time for that. Now I'm just going to type a bunch of nonsense. It that's fifty?
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
best android
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The best part of the Nexus line is that it's stock android. You get the updates quickly, and it's cheap.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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Excellent, the Nexus 5 is the best Smartphone forever!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Product with Quick Delevery
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I bought this from bestbuy because it deliver to me faster than Google. But you have to bear extra 50 bucks.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for the Price
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If your looking for a phone as full price, the nexus 5 is great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best android phone and value for money!
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The best android phone and completely worth the price tag.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Phone I've Ever Had. Price is Great.
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This phone is one of the best phones I've ever had. Initially I was concerned about the battery not being replaceable. Also that an SD card can not be added. The SD I understand that with cloud technology, there is no need to separately store photos etc. The battery life - well only time will tell. This phone is also very responsive. Smooth. And "OK Google" works great!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome smartphone wihtout hurting your wallet!
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The Nexus 5 is such a powerful phone, it's never really lagged for me for the few months I've had it. The price is reasonably cheap without a contract. It's slim and it has a beautiful 1080p display that looks gorgeous!