Google Nexus 5 is the latest work of Nexus "pro son" series released on November 1, Beijing time. It is accompanied by Android 4.4, code named KitKat system. At the same time, the Nexus 5 is still a rare mobile phone that is released for immediate sale. On November 1, the Hong Kong version of the Nexus 5 was directly available in Hong Kong, and we also got this product at the first time. Follow us to learn more about the Prince Five.
Nexus 5 (international version) configuration table
From the perspective of the hardware configuration of the Nexus 5, compared with the flagship that can't move more than 5 inches of FHD screens, 13 million pixel cameras, and 3000mAh batteries, the Nexus 5 is not outstanding in configuration, especially in terms of batteries, which are a bit "urgent" for screens close to 5 inches. Of course, the endurance depends on the actual use. In terms of SoC, Ram and screen, the Nexus 5 is the "standard configuration" of high-end mobile phones. The pixel and aperture of the camera are not outstanding, but the camera with OIS optical anti shake is a highlight.
Appearance
The packaging style of the Nexus 5 is similar to that of the Nexus 7 2013 version. It also uses blue as the main color, which is obviously different from the Nexus 4 last year ▼
Packaging back ▼
Peel off the blue outside and there is a layer of white carton inside ▼
Continue to open and you can see the true image of Nexus 5 ▼
There are accessories and instructions on the lower layer of the package. The accessories are very simple, only the power adapter (charging current 1.2A), USB data cable and card needle ▼
The stylus has a special shape, and the pinhole of the Nexus 5 is much smaller than that of ordinary mobile phones, so pay special attention not to forcibly insert the stylus of other mobile phones into the Nexus 5 ▼
There is a hard protective film ▼ on the front of Nexus 5
Exciting Moment ▼
The protection is in place, and there are soft protection stickers ▼ around the border
The front of Nexus 5 is a 4.95-inch 1080P screen ▼
The earpiece on the top is also very special. The earpiece on the white body is also white, which looks a bit abrupt. There is a 1.3 million pixel front camera on the left, and a light sensor and distance sensor ▼ on the right
The black edge around the screen does not show ▼
The back is made of white matte material. Many netizens laugh that the back of the Nexus 5 looks like soap, while the exaggerated camera shape and the white back cover also seem a bit disharmonious ▼
Nexus 5 uses an 8 megapixel camera with OIS optical anti shake, which is also the strongest Nexus mobile phone with camera ▼
The Nexus logo on the back is striking ▼
The top of the body is a 3.5mm headphone jack. From this angle, it can be seen that the frame is made of bright plastic material ▼
At the bottom is microUSB interface, speaker, microphone ▼
The key adopts the wire drawing process ▼
On the right side of the fuselage is the key switch and SIM card slot ▼
Some users may think that the "chin" of the Nexus 5 is too long. This is because some positions are reserved for the LED signal light below. This signal light has few functions in the native system and can only flash when notified. In the future, third-party ROMs can give it rich functions
Compared with the Nexus 4 of the previous generation, due to the increase of the screen size, the fuselage looks longer ▼ than the Nexus 4
The design style of the back is quite different. The Nexus 4 is a piece of glass with dazzling silver squares, while the Nexus 5 is much more low-key. In addition, the speakers are also changed from the back to the bottom of the body ▼
The design of the Nexus 5 doesn't surprise us much, perhaps due to the cost, so the materials used for the frame and back cover are not very satisfactory, and even the black bright finish of the frame will make us feel very cheap. However, the Nexus 5 still keeps the simple style of the Nexus series, and the front is completely natural (the white earpiece also has a slight sense of discord). In terms of hand feel, although the Nexus 5 has a 4.95-inch screen and an 8.59-mm body, its overall weight is only 130g, which gives a feeling of lightness when held. However, the Nexus 5 still has an excellent hand feel. The bevel on the side and the rounded back design add a lot to the Nexus 5's hand feel.
The screen of the Nexus 5 uses a 4.95-inch 1920 * 1080 resolution screen, and the PPI is up to 445. From the perspective of screen fineness, it must be greatly improved compared with the Nexus 4. Let's use macro to see the difference ▼
First, let's look at a small problem - the I-screen. When we use touch screen phones, some models can see some small squares or even patterns similar to "I" characters on the screen in the sun. In fact, this is not a problem with the screen, but the dot matrix on the touch screen, which is a normal phenomenon of capacitive screens. Some products will be relatively obvious, but the impact after the screen is lit can be almost ignored, while the obvious "I-screen" screen tends to give people a feeling of "cheap".
The screen of NVIDIA Shield I shot before, which almost makes people blind. The I-shaped screen looks really uncomfortable ▼
As the "brother" of Nexus 5, G2 also has the same problem. Let's compare the I-screen phenomenon ▼ of Nexus 5 and G2
It can be seen that G2's I-shaped screen is more obvious than Nexus 5's. Users of Nexus 5 don't need to pay too much attention to this problem, which has little impact
The screen of Nexus 5 uses 1080P IPS screen. In terms of color restoration, we use our own "brother" G2 to compare:
Solid color contrast (upper G2, lower Nexus 5) ▼
Solid color contrast (upper G2, lower Nexus 5) ▼
Solid color contrast (upper G2, lower Nexus 5) ▼
The performance of the two in the red, green and blue contrast is very close, at the same level.
Solid color contrast (upper G2, lower Nexus 5) ▼
The difference in white is large, and the Nexus 5 is significantly warmer.
Solid color contrast (upper G2, lower Nexus 5) ▼
Nexus 5 has more serious light leakage than G2.
From the other two perspectives, light leakage is still serious ▼
Bright color contrast (upper G2, lower Nexus 5) ▼
The Nexus 5 is green and the flowers are light.
Original drawing ▼
Display red system contrast (upper G2, lower Nexus 5) ▼
The performance of this group of Nexus 5 is better, the petal details are better, and G2 appears to be too saturated.
Original drawing ▼
Display green system contrast (upper G2, lower Nexus 5) ▼
The Nexus 5 is closer to the primary color, but slightly white.
Original drawing ▼
From the above comparison, the screen performance of the Nexus 5 is satisfactory. The PPI is high enough and the color performance is good, but the light leakage is really too serious.
Android 4.4
The Nexus 5 is the first mobile phone to use the Android 4.4 system. Of course, the system is its biggest feature. What does Android 4.4 bring us? From the perspective of a small editor, Android 4.4, in addition to some external improvements in color matching, icon, virtual key transparency and other aspects of the system, also has an important improvement is the introduction of the concept of "full screen". In addition to the automatic hiding of virtual keys in our common videos and pictures, it also adds a new "immersive" full screen mode. In addition, a new ART operating environment has been added. Let's take a look at some features and functions of Android 4.4.
As a "pro son" series, Nexus 5 has used the latest Android 4.4 system without mercy. Its interface and functions have changed a lot compared with Android 4.3. First, the icons of many system applications have been changed from the launcher. The notice bar and virtual key bar also become transparent, and the icon of the notice bar becomes white ▼
Launcher management, more gorgeous than ever ▼
The secondary menu is still maintained, and the icon is much larger than before ▼
The drop down column does not change much ▼
Multi task management is the same as before ▼
System setting, mainly gray ▼
System version Android 4.4 ▼
The Android 4.4 egg, code named Kitkat, is finally not the jelly bean
Cloud Printing Service ▼
NFC payment ▼
The new Emoji input method is a bit cute, and I can't stand it
You can also select Emoji emoticon ▼ in the newly added SMS (i.e. ring chat)
Dial Panel ▼
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