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Nexus 5: The 2013 cult classic — flagship power at a disruptive price.

SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2013·$349·Score 34/100

The Nexus 5 delivered flagship power and stock Android for $349 and became a cult classic. Its weak camera aside, it is a beloved piece of history.

Key specs at launch

Display
4.95" FHD LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 800
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
8 MP · f/2.4
Battery
2,300 mAh
Weight
130 g
What stands out
  • Flagship Snapdragon 800 at a disruptive $349.
  • Launch device for Android 4.4 KitKat.
  • Qi wireless charging; clean stock Android.
  • A genuine cult classic.
What to watch
  • Mediocre 8 MP camera even for 2013.
  • Small 2,300 mAh battery; plastic build.
  • Software ended at Android 6.
  • Discontinued — a vintage device.