Here's our breakdown of everything you need to know about the Google Nexus 5.

Pros and Cons:

One of the main points that gives the Nexus 5 an edge over the competition is its price. The 4.95-inch display also has a relatively higher pixel density that others in its class. Because it is a Google phone, the Nexus 5 comes with the latest version of Android and can be easily upgraded. The phone's powerful CPU is capable achieving a clock-speed of 2.3 GHz, which is something difficult to find at this price range.

The Google Nexus 5 follows the conservative design scheme that is typical to the Nexus series, however, compared to other high-end phones it is not a great handset to hold. The most notable drawback is its lack of a microSD slot, which means there is limitation on the amount of data you can store on the 16GB and 32GB integral storage. The 8-MP camera may be sufficient for you, but it is not at-par in the class that comprises of handsets with 13-MP and 16-MP cameras. Finally, the phone is currently not available on Verizon.

Specs:

The Google Nexus 5 or LG Nexus 5 has a 4.95-inch True-HD IPS+ display with 445 ppi density and 1080x1920-pixel resolution. The Android smart phone is available in two storage options - 16 GB and 32 GB, with 2GB RAM. Featuring a "slate" form factor, the smartphone has an 8-megapixel primary camera that supports 3264x2448-pixel image and video capturing. The secondary camera has a 1.3-megapixel lens.

The Nexus 5 comes installed with Android 4.4 KitKat, but it can be upgraded to the latest 
version of KitKat. The phone has a quad-core Krait 400 chip at its heart that can clock a speed of 2.26 GHz. Weighing at 130g, it is one of the lightest phones in its segment. The iPhone 6 is the only phone lighter in this class.

Talking Points: 

The Google Nexus 5 is also referred to as the Hammerhead. It was first released only on the Play Store in October 2013. The Nexus 5 has established itself as a value-packed smart phone that offers almost all the features of a high-end smartphone but is still available at almost half the price.

Prices: 

The Nexus 5 was offered at a price of $349 to $399 during the time of its release, and currently it continues to be available in the same price range.

Conclusion: 

The Google Nexus 5 has a 4.95-inch display with 400+ ppi density. It sits in a class between the smartphone and phablets, and delivers high picture quality. It has a powerful CPU and decent amount of RAM, but without an expansion slot, the storage capacity is limited. But overall, the Nexus 5 is a value-smart phone.