Google Nexus 5

Introduction

The Google Nexus 5 is one of many competitors in the smart phone market. The style, features and price are all competitive to others in the market. It can also be viewed as a competitor to the previous model of the Nexus- the Google Nexus 4. The purpose of this review is to establish what sets the Google Nexus 5 apart from other phones in the market.

Operating System

One of the main differences between the Nexus 4 and the Nexus 5 is the operating system. The Nexus 5 is the first phone with the Android 4.4 Kitkat operating system. According to Android.com, the Android 4.4 Kitkat operating system is loaded with new features, improved performance and a more polished design.

Storage Capacity

The Google Nexus 5 offers 16GB for $349 or you can choose to have 32GBfor $399. One of the features that I personally feel is missing from the Nexus 5 is the micro/mini SD slot. This is not a deal breaker for everybody, but it frustrates me because I am not a big cloud user and I prefer to have my files on a hard copy such as a SD card or flash drive.

Battery Life

The battery life of the Nexus 5 is average for a smart phone. The battery life drains when you use the wi-fi or the Bluetooth for any extended amount of time. Something that I have noticed about the battery is if you use the phone to make a phone call, even if the battery level is low, the battery will keep for a long time. I’ve talked on the phone with 1 battery bar left for over 45 minutes without the battery dying.

Conclusion

Overall, the phone is a good competitor to its rivals- but I don’t see anything in particular that makes the phone stand out in the crowd. I’ve had the Google Nexus 4 and the Google Nexus 5 and overall, I don’t see a huge difference as far as features or quality is concerned. If you have a Nexus 4 and it is in good working condition, I don’t see any reason to upgrade to a Nexus 5 at this point. So many of the phones in the market right now basically offer the same features, price, etc; so I think what it really comes down to is just brand loyalty.