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[Nexus 5 General] TheDudeAbides:
Looks like the black N5 is taking the gamut here, but I have the white version and like everything about it. The silver earpiece, side black and white profile, the touch of the back.

No case for me. So much goes into making this thing slim and sleek. Cases just booger it all up.

Never cracked a screen... yet.
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
Agreed mine stays naked till I go to work as I work in a refinery. Now a refinery with no case will really booger it up lol

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[Nexus 5 General] RayLancer:
What do you guys think will hold up better in the long run? I'm worried the matte finish will wear out or the white plastic backing yellowing.
[Nexus 5 General] Larxia:
I have the white and because of the type of material it is I can't see it turning yellow. It's not a porous material and doesn't pick up or hold dirt. The soft touch on the black does get greasy quick, but if you don't use your phone with dirty hands then no big deal and likely easy to wipe down, just might get annoying the way it shows greasy finger prints.
[Nexus 5 General] adriangb:
I bought the white, hadn't realized the earpiece was white. It would look so much better black. Biggest issue is I keep looking at my phone thinking it's the LED notification light, but I'm disappointed to learn I still don't have friends and it's actually the earpiece :crying: . That, combined with the lack of soft touch back has me thinking about switching, as I'll be going naked.
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
The black soft touch stops retaining fingerprints after about a week. Still get some but extremely minimal

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[Nexus 5 General] guitarizt:
Looks like I'm in the super minority because I love the white earpiece. I think the black one looks bad. I haven't mistaken it for a notification light. That being said, it would still be nice to be able to hold both phones in person before making a choice. Things are so much easier to pick out in hand than trying to figure it out from reviews.
[Nexus 5 General] dholms:
Hey

I haven't received my N5 yet, but has anyone tried to buy a white back and install it on a black N5?

I was hoping to do this but haven't found anyone mentioning how easy it would be, or if a white backing was comprised of the same clips at the black etc :confused:
[Nexus 5 General] rayiskon:
you're definitely underestimating the looks of your white :) the white earpiece is actually a special touch, and to be honest, i have never mixed it up with the notif. LED.

Basically, the black model looks as if the back plate and the sides are one piece with the display on top, while the white looks as if the display and the glossy sides are one piece and on the back is a white plate. i just like how the display blends with the glossy sides.

Another thing i like more is the silver written nexus logo on the back, it looks more elegant than the black logo on the other model.

Furthermore, the FCC ID and other legal info at the bottom are not ruining the back as on the black one.

in the end it's a matter of taste, they are both beautiful.
[Nexus 5 General] jtdc:
before getting the nexus 5, i bought a spigen ultra hybrid as i want my phone pristine as long as possible.

http://www.spigen.com/nexus-5-case-ultra-hybrid.html

now with this casing, the glossy sides of the phone will never be seen, so it will not matter. i didn't even remove the plastic covers on the sides.

however the phone back is visible and this makes white different / stand out from the common norm of black all around.

there is no difference on the black or white models front when in this casing, except the white earpiece. now this white earpiece if it bugs you, can just get a black pentel and gently color it black, done. you can undo this when you prefer using acetone.

also with that spigen cover, i can even make any custom back appearance.

so for this flexibility of looks i got that casing and white model. no regrets.
[Nexus 5 General] biggiestuff:
The white earpiece is what let's me know which phone is mine compared to my fiancee. Hers definitely looks better in the ultra hybrid because the white back hides the finger prints on the case better.
[Nexus 5 General] jtdc:
"Hers definitely looks better in the ultra hybrid because the white back hides the finger prints on the case better" <--- THIS (thumbs up)

makes me even more appreciate the white's back. black will definitely show fingerprints.

well even if you have the black phone in this casing, you can make your own back cover. another thing i discovered, is the black side enclosures of this casing doesn't show fingerprints too. nice material unlike usual rubber covers that fingerprints get visible as well.
[Nexus 5 General] gavin-phelan:
No but i did the opposite
[Nexus 5 General] dholms:
White to black backing? Did it work ok? Was it hard?
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
I have a black n5 with a white back on the way. It'll be perfect like the white one should have been from the beginning. White back with non glossy sides and no white speaker :cool:

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[Nexus 5 General] dholms:
Where did you order the white back from?
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Battery-Cov...e-Nexus-5-White-Blanco-ORIGINAL-/161154639345

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[Nexus 5 General] spicydicy:
Please make a new thread when you get it and install it. Exactly what I want to do as long as the install is not too difficult and the rear cover is OEM quality.
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
Will do

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[Nexus 5 General] EddyOS:
Now I have dilemma as although I don't mind the white speaker grill I now can't decide whether to get the black one and do what you're going to do or just to get the white one!
[Nexus 5 General] Khaiyan:
Re: the white back on the black N5. I received my white back today... I haven't installed it yet because:

1) Slightly nervous about removing the back cover

2) There are some blue strips in the inside of the white back, not sure whether to peel them off or not

3) I've gotten used to the black back because it doesn't show fingerprints anymore! :p

I've uploaded a few pics which you can find here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2515306
[Nexus 5 General] EddyOS:
2. I think they are the adhesive strips so I'm guessing you peel the blue off first before fitting it

For the record, I've just ordered a white N5 today - not too fussed with the glossy sides as it's going in a bumper anyway! Can't wait...
[Nexus 5 General] happy2000hk:
I have a n5 white but in the diztronic case. I could care less what color I have.
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
Um thanks for the fantastic contribution to our our little thread :rolleyes:

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[Nexus 5 General] Bewinxed:
Anyone tried a Sharpie for that white speaker grill :v
[Nexus 5 General] happy2000hk:
Just trying to say that it really doesn't matter which color you get since most of us use phones in cases. Unlike a white iPhone, the front is black for all of us anyway. So the difference between white and black is very minute. I do care which color I get. But I can't care if I can't see white or feel it's less grippy sides anyway.
[Nexus 5 General] rayiskon:
Some of us actually think the white speaker grill is a nice touch :)
[Nexus 5 General] jtwlbz:
I love white grill it looks really good in reali life than pictures you see.
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
OK but this is a thread about color differences. So please stay on topic

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[Nexus 5 General] Deeco7:
Anyone from the UK managed to get that white plate from eBay delivered?
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
If u can't get one delivered I can order for you.

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[Nexus 5 General] LMSilva69:
I just love my white (panda) N5. The white grill its just super elegant. Love it.
[Nexus 5 General] undercover:
What's the service charge?

:p
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
Nothing... I've never charged anyone on xda a dime for being a middle man in a purchase. I've bought many many xdaers things that I could access cause of where I live that they couldn't.

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[Nexus 5 General] EddyOS:
They ship to the UK so long as you go to the item through the UK eBay store
[Nexus 5 General] undercover:
Eh, Jeff.... Did you take my question seriously?
[Nexus 5 General] Badd_blood:
I went with black because of this photo. The glossy edge just looks cheap and I think it will scratch easy even by a case.

http://gizmostorm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nexus5-black-white-11.jpg
[Nexus 5 General] Jayrod1980:
I love the white back of the phone but after feeling the black one in person it is just so much better overall. The best solution truly is to get a black one and swap for a white backing. I was pissed when I saw that NOTHING on the white version is soft touch. It looks sweet but like every other ultra gloss phone, it scratches almost from looking at it. On the white phone I kept I put a matte full body skin to protect it.

Even though I got my moto maker moto x I don't think I'll actually sell my nexus 5. I'm just sad that I can't exchange mine out for a black one. Please go ahead with that tutorial Jeff when you get it.
[Nexus 5 General] Deeco7:
Thanks for your help, I'll let you know of I am unable to purchase.

Oh, I wasn't aware...I couldn't find it on eBay UK, would you mind sending me the link? thanks.
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
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[Nexus 5 General] EddyOS:
If you copy/paste the item name into eBay UK you'll get it come up, it's about £17 exc. postage
[Nexus 5 General] Deeco7:
I've only found this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Cove...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item258590a2c9 and it's not £17.
[Nexus 5 General] J.Guido85:
I got the black as well. It makes sense why the black would be a different feel and it's probably due to the white getting dirty.
[Nexus 5 General] cipsaz:
The black one looks worse, at least on the pictures posted, somewhat cheaply. It also leaves fingerprints. I wish they have went with the glass back, but uh well they didn't.

I got the white one and looking forward to it. Will be using the case so it won't matter much.
[Nexus 5 General] Khaiyan:
Agree with you that white looks more premium (or at least cheap), but you will come to regret white once it begins to discolour and turn yellow. That is, unless you keep it in a case most of the time - but that's kind of a big constraint.
[Nexus 5 General] trent25:
For me the best upgrade from the N4 was ditching the glass back.

I got the black, but after seeing the white I kinda wish I got the white, the glossy sides look nice imo, but then again that white earpiece is such an eyesore.

The matte finish (if that's what it really is on the white) isn't bad, especially if it's similar to Lumia devices, the feel nice in the hand but a little bit too slippery compared to the N7-2013.
[Nexus 5 General] eman3316@optonline.net:
Usually packaged with nuts.
[Nexus 5 General] cipsaz:
To be honest, the N4 back glass looks more premium, and looks beautiful in front of the sun. I used the original OEM bumper and never had a scratch on it. I do think the N5 has cheaper materials, but need to see the actual device to make a proper conclusion. Just noticed the white earpiece, and its a big let down, IMO.
[Nexus 5 General] eman3316@optonline.net:
So are you saying the OP is wrong?
[Nexus 5 General] undercover:
LOL. Hello, oh negative, eman. Yup, so far different reports. I'll compare my white one to N7 when I get it.

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[Nexus 5 General] Yadao:
Yeah, my nexus 7 2013 does occasionally show fingerprints. As long as you have clean hands and aren't eating greasy food while using your phone, I can't see it getting as bad as those pictures.
[Nexus 5 General] undercover:
I'm saying we are getting conflicting reports.

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[Nexus 5 General] chrisjcks:
From the photos of both I've seen - I prefer the white.

So, glad I went for that one.

I was unsure at first, even after my order of the white - I was still unsure.

But with all the photos and videos of both that people have been posting - I do prefer the looks of the Stormtrooper edition. :)
[Nexus 5 General] undercover:
In all honesty all of his devices are in a disgusting state. For someone that does reviews.... I'd sack myself if it was like that

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[Nexus 5 General] Yadao:
Exactly. I also feel like pictures really don't do this type of styling justice. I wasn't in love with the looks of my Nexus 7 until I had one in hand.
[Nexus 5 General] aaron187:
As silly as it sounds, But with the White version couldn't you just go over the earpiece with a black permanent marker?
[Nexus 5 General] eman3316@optonline.net:
Gotcha.....
[Nexus 5 General] undercover:
Yup. And it would be obvious. Black marker is not exactly black. But I'll keep my as it is. When dust starts collecting there it will be less obvious than on black.

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[Nexus 5 General] aaron187:
But it would probably be less distracting compared to the white earpiece in theory... But let's see how it goes :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 5 General] undercover:
Call me weird, but I kinda like it anyway. Saying that, I wish they went with N4 like design for the speaker , much sleeker.

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[Nexus 5 General] Stay Frosty:
I've had a White HTC One X as a daily driver since release. Always naked, never cleaned the back of it once. Thing still looks white as the day I bought it. If you're hygienic, you won't have a problem with white.
[Nexus 5 General] hello00:
i chose white..the black one looks too boring for me
[Nexus 5 General] Khaiyan:
Holy smokes they've increased the price by a lot! I live in the UK and when I bought it earlier in the week, it was roughly £23 incl. shipping. It's now around £31 :o

Glad I bought it early..
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
Guess they found out how popular this product would be lol

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[Nexus 5 General] Deeco7:
Yup ffs! Why always me?

I guess I'll take your offer, how do we go about doing this?
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
I'll pm you my gmail for hangouts

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Looks like they raised the price for the USA too so is gonna be cheaper to just buy from them through the UK.

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[Nexus 5 General] Deeco7:
Well that's what we was discussing before hand. I would order through US if it allowed me; says does not ship to the UK.
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
Oh OK I thought that other link would ship to the UK. OK so I sent u a pm with my gmail. Just add me on hangouts and we can talk.

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Lol dafaq happened to my screen shot. Must be aginst the rules to post prices. My apologies to the mod that had to change it. BTW what is that in the pic that u changed my screen pic too?

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[Nexus 5 General] abdel12345:
Lol I was reading this and I was so confused about what that was. Then I saw what you said about the mod and it ask made sense :p
[Nexus 5 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
Haha :p:p

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[Nexus 5 General] Sinergie:
Google image search to the rescue :victory:

http://www.calivapers.com/showthread.php?12073-Satin-brass-king&p=101381&viewfull=1
[Nexus 5 General] Sonone:
guys i may be getting a nexus 5 in a week or two i just wish that how are the sides of the white variant?

i know it sports a glossy finish but does it get scratched easily,thats my concern cause when you change cases and when you plug in chargers and earphones there is usually a contact around the slot?

does it hold up against it?

and does it feel cheap in any way?

i had the xperia p which has the same rubberized texture the black one has... the problem with it is,its hard to clean besides sometimes it wears out (flats out) in the regions which are frequently touched?

does it happen with nexus 5

and as of now i am using the HTC one X white it does have a white casing matt similar to nexus 5 i assume.. the issue i have with white ones is eventually you see very fine lines around the corner where there is tension it seems like fine microscopic cracks and again does it happen with nexus 5?

:good:

please i know i have asked a zillion questions but if anyone can please reply!
[Nexus 5 General] bblzd:
They can both scratch, but not easily. Long term no one can really say but so far nothing to report.
[Nexus 5 General] Sonone:
i am very fussy about scratches.... lets see which one i will pick...

cant wait...
[Nexus 5 General] undercover:
Mine is fully covered in BSE. Can't tell it's there, protection from scratches plus better grip. ? phone.
[Nexus 5 General] Sonone:
well thanks a lot for the info but please can u explain me what is BSE?:p

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i ordered a Rearth Ringke Fusion to protect my glossy sides... waiting for the nexus to arrive!!!
[Nexus 5 General] undercover:
Best Skins Ever. Look it up.

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[Nexus 5 General] ppog:
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy?
[Nexus 5 General] Android_Sheriff:
Hey guyz,

Really confused here. I really like the white one. But certain youtube comments have pointed out that there's a bit of performance difference as well. Is this true? I know I'm being paranoid, can't help it. It's going to be my first Nexus.:o:fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 5 General] undercover:
Bull****. Really is. Don't listen to that

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[Nexus 5 General] Android_Sheriff:
Well, that clears up the confusion to an extent. Guess I'll go for the white since the black one seems to be out of stock anyways. Thanks a lot for the clarification.

Cheers!:good:
[Nexus 5 General] khmerog:
Does the BSE stick onto the back of the phone good? Since it is not flat like the front screen. I was thinking of getting an all around film protector similar to BSE but wouldn't it make the phone more slippery to hold? The case/holster I am going to get is has open space for the Nexus logo which I will cover up with my screen protector from phones I don't have anymore.
[Nexus 5 General] KoulisHHH:
I prefer the black ones matte finish its just more compact and sturdy when there's also a black bg making it more unified ;)

Also take a look at how good the black Nexus 5 looks!!

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[Nexus 5 General] undercover:
Nah, it's quite sticky. And it goes on just fine, can barely tell it's there.

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[Nexus 5 General] h4rdXc0r3:
Hi guys! I'm planning to get one but still undecided with black or white.

So after almost a year, what can you guys comment about the back plates of your device?
[Nexus 5 General] Gorjira:
Having the white one I do find that I have to wipe it off occasionally even after it being in the case. It cleans off easily and still looks brand new. This is one of the first shipments too. I like the white because it's different from anything else out there.
[Nexus 5 General] h4rdXc0r3:
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback. Do you have the 16GB or the 32GB variant?
[Nexus 5 General] Gorjira:
I have the 32GB model. Worth the extra money. Though I have been eyeing that Z Ultra GPE but I don't know if that will get Android L.
[Nexus 5 General] pfmiller:
I've had my white phone for over 6 months and i couldn't be happier. It looks almost new, just some minor discoloration from rubbing against my pant pockets all day ever day. I love the way the phone feels in my hand, and the unique two-color look is great. If you're considering the white at all I say go for it!
[Nexus 5 General] h4rdXc0r3:
Thanks for the sweet az comments guys! :cool:

Last night before I slept I was browsing the net and found an awesome deal. Nexus 5 16GB White for just $334.00!

So today I pulled the trigger and finally settled for the stormtrooper white! :D

Can't wait to go home and unleash this beast! :o
[Nexus 5 General] pfmiller:
FYI, here's a photo of the discoloration on mine. In real life it's a little more noticeable than in the photo, but still nothing to worry about IMHO.
[Nexus 5 General] h4rdXc0r3:
I'm going bare with my Nexus 5, just a screen protector. So its gonna be a bare / sexy back.. :cool:

I'm not bothered with discoloration issues as I always make sure my hands are clean.. :cool:

Thanks for sharing the picture dude.. ;)
[Nexus 5 General] khmerog:
So if God forbid you are in the middle of emergency and you got blood on your hands, you will run to the nearest sink to wash up before calling 911? Lol just joking. I also got the white one with a black case and it looks bad ass. I put screen protector on the back also to keep the Nexus and LG logo clean.

Sent from a stolen OnePlus One using Tapatalk.
[Nexus 5 General] Stay Frosty:
I'm thinking my first mod will be the fine point sharpie mod. ;)
[Nexus 5 General] Kenneth131:
If anyone has a white Nexus 5 and could take a close up pic of that earpiece i would really appreciate it. Just to see how white/light it is under natural lighting. Other than that earpiece I love the white.

I keep going back to the play store to order then see the white dot and think ..noo.

so bring up the black and think " how dull does that look, but it will look better in a year. BUT Fingerprints soo many fingerprints"

Im going mad by this point.
[Nexus 5 General] iwantanandroid:
Where can we see these comparison pics guys?
[Nexus 5 General] Daniel 07:
To everyone who is wondering, here is a video where you can clearly see one of the biggest (in my honest opinion) fails from Google:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfbl3Tbso78&list=PLxE39zVuylKe1A5asHfipJJF2lZiYw4LU

I'm happy i didn't order it ASAP even if i could, sorry but that white point up there is rally unaesthetic. Also from the "tic" he does hitting the backside of the phone it seems just plastic (even though he says its lightly rubbered) ;_;

I guess i'll get the black one now, too bad from the renders i really had no doubts.

(Obviously i take no credit for the video, it's from Androidworld.nl)
[Nexus 5 General] Kenneth131:
Im hoping to have a chance to get hands on tomorrow with one of these in white. If I do Il let you know how i get on. its madness but sometimes things look crap on video or pics online yet you go in store and actually hold the phone and it looks amazing, so im not ruling out the white just yet.
[Nexus 5 General] temka:
This review

http://reviews.cnet.com/google-nexus-5/

Watch the video, 00:15 and 2:30 shows a closeup of the white earpiece.

IMHO, may be not that bad, must be seen live (patiently waiting for my 32Gb white). From other side, doesn't looke like something a permanent marker wouldn't solve ;)
[Nexus 5 General] shiznu:
I had the white N4. My first and last white phone. Just my opinion tho, I hope the white ones turn out OK for the ones that bought one.
[Nexus 5 General] Kenneth131:
Man you have no idea how much that didnt help lol. On one hand the white earpiece looks quite prominent in the video, the side by side with the black variation just shows how good white looks. If you see the black has marks showing already near the IMEI sticker. fingerprints no doubt but still shows up.

damn first world problems
[Nexus 5 General] Merzhin:
Hi,

I ordered a white 32GB Nexus 5 today. It will be shipped on 8 November.

I'm eager to get it ! :)
[Nexus 5 General] iwantanandroid:
That video just helped my confirm I made the right decision choosing the white model.... Yes it has a more prominent earpiece but I would take that over a black earpiece filled with dirt and dust that is a pet peeve for me
[Nexus 5 General] cipsaz:
Well the back of the N5 sucks, and I wish it would be like the Moto X. And on top of that that camera lens sticks out like crazy, gonna need to put the case ASAP. I would take the official N4 LTE over the N5 any day.
[Nexus 5 General] Endoran:
Damn. I bought the white thinking it was the same "silky" soft touch. Damn you Engadget...
[Nexus 5 General] c19932:
Like, you know, looks really feminine. Like wow that guy probably irons his shirt and tie every morning and does his eyebrows on the weekends.