Google Nexus 5 review

Given its specification and performance, the Nexus 5 delivers great
value for money — if you can live with its (few) drawbacks. The
middling-quality camera and uninspiring chassis design don't worry us,
but the lack of MicroSD card storage expansion and moderate battery life
are more serious minus points.












Design

The Nexus 5 is not a particularly attractive handset. Our review sample
was black, although there's also a white version that might be a bit
more attractive. There's no branding on the front, so when the handset
is in use nothing distracts from the screen. On the back, which is made
from a rubberised, grip-friendly material, the Nexus brand is embedded
as it is on the most recent Nexus 7 tablet. It catches the light,
providing relief from an otherwise very sombre chassis.



The top and bottom edges are slightly curved which adds a little
character to the Nexus 5's appearance. Two grilles at the bottom suggest
stereo speakers, but in fact there's just a single speaker that seems
only to pump audio through one of the grilles. Sound quality is not too
shabby, but maximum volume is on the low side (better that than
distortion).