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Into But, of course, the data sheet of an electronic device says so much, but not all: it is always necessary to check how all the components interact with each other in a single system to properly vautare the performance of a device and this is exactly what we intend to do in this article, proposing a compendium of the tests performed so far on the Nexus 5 .

Into course, the best way to start is a quick summary of the technical features of your smartphone, you can see summarized in the table below. Because the specifications are not everything, but it is always good to keep in mind.

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CPU At the level of System on Chip (SoC), the Nexus 5 provides a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, Shakes is a landmark in many recent devices, both among smartphones (Sony Xperia Z1, G2 LG, Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A), phablet ( Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and 10.1, Acer Liquid S2) and tablet (Amazon Kindle Fire HDX).

Into Phone Arena has compared the performance of the processor of the Nexus 5 with those of other models of particular relevance. The two tests are SunSpider JavaScript Benchmark and Mozilla Kraken , to evaluate the performance of on-browser Javascript. The results can be seen in the two tables below (the lower the score, the better the performance).

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As you can see, in the first case the Nexus 5 reaches the “podium” between the devices taken into account , to slide deeper Ranked in the second test, overcoming only Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One, but mountain Snapdragon 600, which is the previous version of the SoC Qualcomm.

Interestingly Sunspider is usually taken as the reference point for optimize performance by manufacturers of processors , unlike Mozilla Kraken. However, this is a meaningful test, which is highly useful for comparison. Another aspect to note (even if already well known) is that the iPhone 5S is confirmed as a point of reference in the benchmark with his chips A7.

GPU Basemark X, became available in version 1.0 in April, has quickly established itself as one of the most demanding benchmark for smartphones and tablets, unable to pass on the GPU workloads similar to those required by particularly elaborate three-dimensional games. The test is carried out on-screen, ie rendered images to the native resolution of the device, which then provides a meaningful assessment as based on the actual experience of use (in this case, the higher the score, the better the performance ).

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In this case, the iPhone 5S is confirmed as a reference point, followed at a respectful distance from a group of three devices driven by Galaxy Note 3. However, it is fair to note that in the past months has been detected as Samsung have “rigged” the benchmark for the phablet, and despite this the Nexus 5 is square at close range from 3 Notes , offering excellent benefit.

AUTONOMY Based on testing of GSM Arena, the Nexus 5 performs perfectly average of smartphones currently on the market: 16 hours and 40 minutes talk time (close enough to 17 hours declared by Google and LG), 4 hours and 46 minutes in web browsing (well below the 7 hours of LTE declared) and 6 hours and 6 minutes in video playback).

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CAMERA The evaluation of a camera is always complex, since the specification can sometimes be misleading in the evaluation of performance. This seems to be particularly true with regard to the Nexus 5: its rear camera 8 MP with optical image stabilization and LED flash, based on the reviews, seems to be one of the weaknesses of the device or at least an aspect which (along with the audio performance) seems to be lower compared to the other top of the range.

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Into One good method of assessment is that the comparison with another device: in the video below you can see a comparison with the camera of the iPhone 5S, which has similar specifications (8 MP for both cameras with 1080p video recording) . As you can see, thanks to the best opening smartphone Apple seems to be significantly higher, with finer detail and less noise , and colors more “alive” and natural.

Into However, some of the problems related to the performance of the camera depend, according to Google, the software the promised agiornamenti should therefore improve the situation . Furthermore, the Nexus 5 offers a wide range of specific tools, able to ensure good user experience.

DROP TEST As their scientific validity is questionable, drop tests are always very interesting, since they offer an idea of ??what might be the resistance of a device in case of fall . An eventuality that, unfortunately, sooner or later we all come together to face.

Into As often happens in these cases, one of the most interesting drop test is performed from the Android Authority: the Nexus 5 achieved the results described as “interesting” , but it is certainly better to let you see with your eyes in the video below.

SCRATCH TEST As you know, there are many in the world sadists who submit the electronic devices in extreme endurance test. One of these is the scratch test, which is used to evaluate the scratch resistance of a device.

Into In the video below you can see how the Nexus 5 and its Gorilla Glass display 3 have withstood the unusual “attack” carried out with a utility knife, and a box full of screws and bolts. The result, on the whole, seems to be positive.

REPAIRABILITY The site iFixit.com, specializing in procedures for disassembly and repair of electronic devices has created the teardown of the Nexus 5, or the complete dismantling of all its hardware components, and then provide an assessment final on practicality and simplicity of the operation.

Into G them experts at iFixit have verified that the Nexus 5 turns out to be very easy to open and service . The score assigned, in fact, is 8/10. Good news for those users who, to solve malfunctions of small, prefer to use the do-it-yourself rather than contact a service center.

Thanks to the plastic shell and the use of screws for most of the components, dismount operation is really easy. The only drawback, as explained by engineers at iFixit, could involve the replacement of the display : LG, as well as many manufacturers are wont to do, he would in fact filled with glue.

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