Hey Tim, I was a Sprint user for 10 years and can't say enough good things about T-Mobile and this device. Ran the nexus 4 on HSPA+ averaging over 15 Mbps from various locations around Chicagoland. Thought that was enough for me until running T-Mobile LTE. I have seen speeds approaching 40 Mbps and I am averaging 25 Mbps around Chicago. Was thinking about heading back to sprint but one look at the LTE speeds is keeping me where I am for now. Let's see what spark brings us.
It has always In previous versions of android like jelly bean and ice cream sandwich hidden the soft keys in videos. The immersive mode is able to now hide the soft keys in other apps like reading apps, or playing games hopefully the web browser as well!
Hey Tim don't use quadrant its innacurate lately I don't think their updating it as much for new phones or new software versions of android....great review this the!!!!
Hey Tim! Big fan. Great review. Got the phone myself, 32GB black. Was leaning towards the HTC One, but couldn't be happier I held out. Build quality is amazing, stock Android is clean and crisp, and the device is just a joy to use. Keep up the good work!
My two friends have this phone, one white and one black. The black versions finish is much more soft than the white one. They both feel good but I prefer the feel of the black one.
Great review !!!!! But I was a bit suppressed of your LTE speeds. I get on average 15 down and 3 up with T-Mobile on my nexus 4 on HSPA+. Is the low speed on Sprints LTE network always this low? Or is in just in your area?
Just got this phone today after my Samsung Galaxy SIII hard bricked. Not even a USB jig would save it. Kind of bummed out about that. I'm still getting used to the fact that the Nexus 5 doesn't have capacitive buttons. Thanks for the excellent review!
Been a Samsung owner since the S2, S3, Note 2, but I think I'll be going to LG for this device. Nobody has said anything bad about the Nexus 5 with the exception of the camera not being as high end as others but not an issue. No brainer!
I know it's not just me, but, this guy has some resemblance to Aaron from Phonedog. Wait a minute, Aaron must've have traveled back in time and brought his younger self to the future and stayed in the past! Nicely done Aaron.
When you sit the phone down it doesn't scratch the lens, but it will scratch the protective cover, because it protrudes outwards and will eventually compromise the pictures you take! This is exactly why I don't care about how thin the device is and buy a case, like a Otterbox Defender Series or at least a case that will protect all parts!
Awesome phone so far. It's just that Sprint sucks where I'm located. Most of the Sprint employees didn't even know some of their phones had uicc/sim cards in it. For 50 bucks more, I got Google's 32 gb unlocked version so I can switch carriers if Sprint doesn't step up it's LTE coverage.
Please remake the review with the video camera exposure dialed down! I can't see the details in the whites at all. The Google now screen is just blown out.
My battery was horrible the first 2 days and now a week in its a lot better. Prob on par with the HTC one. My note 3 is resting, cause I love this Nexus 5. Hangouts def needs cleaning up.
Great phone good review but older Android and Samsung has spoiled me. Lol. I need a menu button. Am I the only one who thinks the 4 button layout or the menu, home, back layout is better?? I like changing settings for preference or if a problem arises, I don't like looking for the menu/settings button(at least the galaxy nexus had it pop up in the same place next to the back button). I And the lack of microsd support irks me to no end. Nothing stores to sd anymore making little games huge and 16gb of onboard memory damn near useless if u want to play a lot of simple games or a few high end games. My 64gb micro sd has been rendered useless by Googles change in policy...or is it Samsung change in policy?? Idk. I have a Gnote2 but not being able to store to sd without rooting sucks. And in playing with the Nexus no menu button, no sd support and a small battery sucks... ijs
Hey why do you have the wifi tether app as opposed to using the stock wifi tethering build into android? Just curious. Nice full length review by the way man.
I was thinking if getting a nexus 5 but I want to know if the battery and blue tooth plays nice? I'm thinking if getting a pebble smart watch but the battery sucks what are your thoughts ?
Hey Tim, Great review as always. You mentioned giving a link to your wireless charger. I don't see the link, but would like to check it out. Thanks!! (Actually it looks like several links are missing)
Hi there, You never seem to talk about call quality in your videos. You give great info don't get me wrong but for us who need to know if we will be able to hear people well and if they can hear us just as well, that would be great to know. Thanks :-)
The only thing I don't like so far is the limited volume controls. Either they aren't there or they are hidden. I like to leave my phone on so that it will ring if a call comes in (I'm on call a lot overnight) however I don't want notifications to wake me. If anyone sees this and has used an app to fix this problem, please reply with an app that works. There are a lot of them.
People keep talking about how awesome it is that the navbar disappears and how that's a 4.4 kitkat feature. It is not this exists on all versions of Jellybean as well. It makes me wonder, do reviewers actually know anything about the features and specs they are talking about or do most of them just parrot off the market page for the product?
kitkat has new immersive mode which gives any app full screen support. in earlier version on video players and youtube had the access to this api but now every app has access to full screen !
Once again definitely hate the persistent search bar at the top of the home screen. Hope someone develops a rom that get's rid of it without killing the Google Search option.They already have a myriad of optional ways to get to Google Now... Really Sucks!!!
So does in Dubai, I told them it's supposed to be a cheap phone and they say that "it came directly from Korea and it's 4G, LTE and etc...." But I got it anyway, WORTH IT!
One of the biggest pluses that kitkat has is when you open the dialer & press on the search you can type in pizza, Chinese or hospital, whatever you want & it will give you all the places that fall into those criteria, chan's Chinese, Paulie's pizza or whatever hospital is around or closest to your location, in addition it will also in case you want to save the number or know how to get to whichever place it will also have the maps address & directions along their website, Google +page & even a picture like a pizza hut logo in the photo; then you can save it or leave it as a recent call. That's a BIG BIG & UNIQUE FEATURE! but don't forget apple already has been working on this feature since 1990... so get ready to get sued....haha efing apple, pathetic.
this is probably the most pathetic comment I have seen in a while, it sounds more like a stutter than burp. even then who cares, how can something so small put off an entire review? grow up
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Great review!
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Hey Tim,
I was a Sprint user for 10 years and can't say enough good things about T-Mobile and this device. Ran the nexus 4 on HSPA+ averaging over 15 Mbps from various locations around Chicagoland. Thought that was enough for me until running T-Mobile LTE. I have seen speeds approaching 40 Mbps and I am averaging 25 Mbps around Chicago. Was thinking about heading back to sprint but one look at the LTE speeds is keeping me where I am for now. Let's see what spark brings us.
probably the BEST review on the nexus 5 ive seen. good work!
Can't wait, getting my 32 GB Black Nexus 5 tomorrow!! :D
You just got A subscription for this quote "I do not care about benchmarks honestly real world performance is what I care about.
It has always In previous versions of android like jelly bean and ice cream sandwich hidden the soft keys in videos. The immersive mode is able to now hide the soft keys in other apps like reading apps, or playing games hopefully the web browser as well!
Had this for a week now, its fantastic .
Been following your videos for a while now and they're easily the most clear and easy to follow. Thanks for another great upload!
Watching this video on a Nexus 5 in 2017 and still a good experience !
I'm loving my N5. Off contract. Nexus phones are primarily for developers and enthusiast of open source phones.
I think everyone appreciates this phone a lot more because of it being high end with a great price that's unmatched.
Hey Tim don't use quadrant its innacurate lately I don't think their updating it as much for new phones or new software versions of android....great review this the!!!!
Hey Tim! Big fan. Great review. Got the phone myself, 32GB black. Was leaning towards the HTC One, but couldn't be happier I held out. Build quality is amazing, stock Android is clean and crisp, and the device is just a joy to use. Keep up the good work!
My two friends have this phone, one white and one black. The black versions finish is much more soft than the white one. They both feel good but I prefer the feel of the black one.
Great review !!!!! But I was a bit suppressed of your LTE speeds. I get on average 15 down and 3 up with T-Mobile on my nexus 4 on HSPA+. Is the low speed on Sprints LTE network always this low? Or is in just in your area?
Just got this phone today after my Samsung Galaxy SIII hard bricked. Not even a USB jig would save it. Kind of bummed out about that. I'm still getting used to the fact that the Nexus 5 doesn't have capacitive buttons. Thanks for the excellent review!
Great review Tim, you went through a lot of it and covered it well. Enjoy your reviews
A review similar to the Nexus 5... Simply this Review & Nexus 5 both are Superb !!!
Nice review. Would love to see a comparison with the LG G2.
Been a Samsung owner since the S2, S3, Note 2, but I think I'll be going to LG for this device. Nobody has said anything bad about the Nexus 5 with the exception of the camera not being as high end as others but not an issue. No brainer!
I know it's not just me, but, this guy has some resemblance to Aaron from Phonedog.
Wait a minute, Aaron must've have traveled back in time and brought his younger self to the future and stayed in the past! Nicely done Aaron.
When you sit the phone down it doesn't scratch the lens, but it will scratch the protective cover, because it protrudes outwards and will eventually compromise the pictures you take! This is exactly why I don't care about how thin the device is and buy a case, like a Otterbox Defender Series or at least a case that will protect all parts!
wait wait wait. do u mean i can buy an on contract nexus 5 and use GSM as well?
Awesome phone so far. It's just that Sprint sucks where I'm located. Most of the Sprint employees didn't even know some of their phones had uicc/sim cards in it.
For 50 bucks more, I got Google's 32 gb unlocked version so I can switch carriers if Sprint doesn't step up it's LTE coverage.
Please remake the review with the video camera exposure dialed down! I can't see the details in the whites at all. The Google now screen is just blown out.
i agree
The Nexus 4 did have LTE on the AWS band 4.
does it have a motion/tilt sensor?
Can you please cover more on nexus 5? Rooting and flashing?
Where did you get that Wireless Qi charger?? It has a built in battery?? That is awesome!!
My battery was horrible the first 2 days and now a week in its a lot better. Prob on par with the HTC one. My note 3 is resting, cause I love this Nexus 5. Hangouts def needs cleaning up.
Great phone good review but older Android and Samsung has spoiled me. Lol. I need a menu button. Am I the only one who thinks the 4 button layout or the menu, home, back layout is better?? I like changing settings for preference or if a problem arises, I don't like looking for the menu/settings button(at least the galaxy nexus had it pop up in the same place next to the back button). I And the lack of microsd support irks me to no end. Nothing stores to sd anymore making little games huge and 16gb of onboard memory damn near useless if u want to play a lot of simple games or a few high end games. My 64gb micro sd has been rendered useless by Googles change in policy...or is it Samsung change in policy?? Idk. I have a Gnote2 but not being able to store to sd without rooting sucks. And in playing with the Nexus no menu button, no sd support and a small battery sucks... ijs
Hey why do you have the wifi tether app as opposed to using the stock wifi tethering build into android? Just curious. Nice full length review by the way man.
Could u please tell how's the sound through the headsets??......it would be a gr8 help.....ur review was great.....thnk u..
I forgot to mention voicemail notifications don't work on Sprint. I currently set my VM through Google voice.
well done. should I give up my note for this?
would you please post the link of that ravpower wireless charger pleaseee... i cant find it
Great review of the Nexus 5. Too bad Verizon won't be making this available.
your lighting and focus were a bit off on the phone, but otherwise great review, just waiting for my phone to ship!
I was thinking if getting a nexus 5 but I want to know if the battery and blue tooth plays nice? I'm thinking if getting a pebble smart watch but the battery sucks what are your thoughts ?
Hey Tim, Great review as always. You mentioned giving a link to your wireless charger. I don't see the link, but would like to check it out. Thanks!! (Actually it looks like several links are missing)
The real question. G2 or Nexus 5. both Tri-Band devices with awesome hardware.
Tim whats the name of your weather widget?
What clock widget is that on the home?
Where is your video for recovery
where can I get that sound clip??
Hey qbking77 are you going to get the Nexus 5 on sprint
which clock/weather widget is that may i ask
32 minutes? Damn QB, you don't screw around.
Hi there, You never seem to talk about call quality in your videos. You give great info don't get me wrong but for us who need to know if we will be able to hear people well and if they can hear us just as well, that would be great to know.
Thanks :-)
I'll start doing that!
Qbking77 (Tim Schofield)
Thank you :-)
really god review , your LTE 4 G from sprint not so good speed . maybe out of you home is better. cheers.
The only thing I don't like so far is the limited volume controls. Either they aren't there or they are hidden. I like to leave my phone on so that it will ring if a call comes in (I'm on call a lot overnight) however I don't want notifications to wake me. If anyone sees this and has used an app to fix this problem, please reply with an app that works. There are a lot of them.
Great that's my next Phone!! Upgrade from galaxy epics2!!
Android and Google if there are any issues or complaints please notify here.
the best phone out there besides Samsung and Nokia. cheerz mate.
People keep talking about how awesome it is that the navbar disappears and how that's a 4.4 kitkat feature. It is not this exists on all versions of Jellybean as well.
It makes me wonder, do reviewers actually know anything about the features and specs they are talking about or do most of them just parrot off the market page for the product?
kitkat has new immersive mode which gives any app full screen support. in earlier version on video players and youtube had the access to this api but now every app has access to full screen !
How Google make money is selling these out side the US for $800 plus. Not a cheap phone in NZ.
Is it just me or none of reviewers mentioning anything about LED notification light?!
There's a multicolor LED at the bottom of the phone.
Once again definitely hate the persistent search bar at the top of the home screen. Hope someone develops a rom that get's rid of it without killing the Google Search option.They already have a myriad of optional ways to get to Google Now... Really Sucks!!!
Are you on speed or something? Why are you like so hypo in the video?
This or the HTC One?
Making me consider selling my note 3 and buying the Nexus 5
Great video
Getting it when t-mobile gets it because I don't wanna wait 4-5 weeks for warehouse shipping..
I think t-mobile sells it more expensive than Google play store
black or white?
Damn, in Czech Republic the prize is 450 dollars :/
So does in Dubai, I told them it's supposed to be a cheap phone and they say that "it came directly from Korea and it's 4G, LTE and etc...." But I got it anyway, WORTH IT!
I bought LG G2, it is even more expensive but totally worth it :D
WhySoSad & Merry LP's It's an amazing phone too! :3
One of the biggest pluses that kitkat has is when you open the dialer & press on the search you can type in pizza, Chinese or hospital, whatever you want & it will give you all the places that fall into those criteria, chan's Chinese, Paulie's pizza or whatever hospital is around or closest to your location, in addition it will also in case you want to save the number or know how to get to whichever place it will also have the maps address & directions along their website, Google +page & even a picture like a pizza hut logo in the photo; then you can save it or leave it as a recent call. That's a BIG BIG & UNIQUE FEATURE! but don't forget apple already has been working on this feature since 1990... so get ready to get sued....haha efing apple, pathetic.
i would love if a someone just drop me this phone!!
100mb/s internet speed and the video is buffering. Fuck me
Those sprint LTE speeds are horrible. ...
subscribe to after I watched the Nexus 5 video review..
TH-cam. . . . .I don't drink vodka I'm not even 21
U don't care about benchmarks and yet I run one anyway
Really Tim, 31 Mintues? LOL
Sprints lte speeds are a freaking joke . So slow
I don't understand phablets, most people cant even hold them in their hands. Just buy a tablet
wtf is with the burp at 15:23... edit/reblog anything...please totally put me off your review.
Ummm. He didn't burp, and even if he did it was the quietest burp ever.
this is probably the most pathetic comment I have seen in a while, it sounds more like a stutter than burp. even then who cares, how can something so small put off an entire review? grow up