yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
I'm gonna root no matter what, but don't plan to flash any ROMs. I also really want a 1080p screen because even when I used the Moto X it didn't quite cut it for me while reading small text. I'm OK with the lower-res on the iPhone just because I don't spend too much time reading on it, but I think I would with a bigger screen.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Why don't you sell tour N5 (if you even have one that is) and move on buddy. Clearly this one doesn't make you happy.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 5 met Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I'm betting posting all his useful comments here somehow makes him happy tho. ;)

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
What are these usefull comments you`re talking about?, just looked at his profile and couldn`t hardly find any regarding the N5 ;) But that said back to topic, don`t feed the trolls.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
I'm pretty sure he meant that sarcastically :P
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
I think you're right :D But so was i.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 5 met Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
This is true :P
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tkoreaper:
I don't know where you heard those things about the screen, but I'd say they're absolutely false. I, personally, have dropped my phone several times where I swear I thought I broke the screen, but nothing happened... Not even a scratch. If you want to see proof, check out this guy's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZyLInX4EsM

I know he's using a case, but it's not a very big one. The punishment he puts his phone through is pretty crazy and it's amazing that nothing even happened.

As for the battery life, it gets a lot better with a custom kernel... way better.

Fixed... Aluminum is not really an advantage and I, as well as many others, have said it's all a gimmick when it comes to durability. It's nothing more than a style preference, but people see metal vs plastic and automatically assume aluminum > polycarbonate which is just wrong. Another thing is battery life... I had a ONE (M7) before my N5 and my N5 gets at the very least 2 more hours of use and they have the same size battery. The M8 has a bigger battery which tests have shown to give another 1.5 hours more than it's predecessor so I imagine you wouldn't see much difference between it and the N5.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Thanks for the response!

Personally, I'd agree with the plastic argument. I couldn't care less whether my phone was plastic or metal as long as it felt good. I mentioned it as an advantage because for many it is.

Also, I got the notion that it was fragile due to all the posts in the "Broken Nexus" forum, but I haven't dropped a phone in years so I doubt it would even be much of a problem.

Most of the reviews I've seen say that the M8 gets about 33% better battery life than the Nexus (some say 16 vs 12, others 10 vs 7). Of course, it matters how much you use the phone, but I'd guess the ratio would stay the same or similar.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tkoreaper:
Yeah, not every device is the same. So while I may be able to pull off 7 hours of screen-on-time with my N5, not everyone else can. I just got lucky with some top-notch hardware. Everyone is going to have different thoughts on your issue, but you should ask yourself what you can do without. If the battery life is a non-issue then don't use it in your consideration. SD slot is nice, but do you need it? Those kind of questions will help you arrive at your decision much quicker. I, personally, would recommend the N5 simply because of the price... You just can't beat it. Take the money you would be saving and put it aside for a phone that will undoubtedly be the better choice.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Very well said! +1

As an iPhone user, the battery life doesn't bother me much, and I don't consume much media or take many photos so the SD slot doesn't weigh in my decision.

The battery is still enough of a concern for some occasions, and it's nice to have so I'd definitely consider it. Speakers are nice, motion gestures (confirmed to be present by another member who got his GPE today) are really cool, one-handed usage on the M8 is a bit better, the somewhat better screen, and the minor upgrade in CPU are the factors I'm taking into consideration. The Nexus 5 has (IMO) superior aesthetics, faster updates, wireless charging, much lighter weight, and a MUCH cheaper price.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dicecuber:
Truth

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joew134:
I was planning on buying the n5 but decided to wait for the release of the one+one. Could be another good option for under $400
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Yeah I've been following One+ since they revealed the company. I'm not sure how much I like Cyanogen Mod though. That's the only thing I'm iffy on.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wutang200:
I can't recommend it after being sent 10 Nexus 5's to try and get them to fix a microphone issue (see thread below) many users are experiencing. Call quality is horrendous but if this isn't an issue for you then go for it. It got to the point Google have given up trying to find a fix for the issue and closed my investigation and offered me a full refund which I've now accepted.

http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/help/microphone-issue-nexus-5-t2538979
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dicecuber:
Best response

Sent from my Nexus 5

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Better than last response

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Well I don't have a SIM for my Nexus yet so I can't test call quality, but I know I did get the model from the November batch. That means I have the smaller speaker grills and loose buttons. I'm guessing it makes it more likely for me to have the mic issue then I guess.

On another note, do you have to unroot and relock the bootloader when you return it?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Yes you do unless you got it unlocked and rooted out of the box ;)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Cool thanks!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] howard bamber:
It's allllll down to one thingymigig MONEY! :D

You can't beat the N5buck for buck. Phones have reached a plateau. The Nexus does all it needs fast. What more could you want?

From my mobile telephony device.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Well I've used my Nexus 5 extensively, and this is my verdict on it (negative then positive):

-I hold the device from the bottom, so the corners push into my palms. The corners on mine are very sharp, so it gets uncomfortable quickly.

-The battery drained at a near visible rate. 51 min of screen time (with airplane mode on and just wifi enabled no less!) brought me down to 77%. That's terrible.

-Speakers sucked. I got the November build, so the holes were really small. I could barely hear a YouTube video while washing my hands (the phone was right next to me too). I was also a victim of loose buttons, too.

-The device was a little big to use one-handed with proper comfort

-Screen quality was mediocre at best. My iPhone 5s and S4 GPE screens have way better contrast, much deeper blacks, better viewing angles, and overall are much more pleasant to use.

+Looks like a million bucks! The white phone is really sharp, and it looked like a premium piece of hardware. Aesthetics are a huge plus for me.

+Plastic didn't creak. On the S4, if you tried bending the phone it would creak somewhat. The Nexus was very sturdy.

+INSANELY responsive. I could navigate through the OS as quickly as I could press the buttons! Too bad apps were a bit slower to launch than on my 5s, though. The dedicated multitasking button was warmly welcomed, and it helped the navigation stay smooth.

+OIS is a nice touch. Although I use a smartphone's camera once in a blue moon, having OIS is a great and welcomed addition to any camera.

+Cheap. Lord knows you can't beat $400 for a high-end smartphone!

+Amazing Dev support! It took me less than 15 minutes to get my phone rooted and TWRPed. All the guides are out there for anything you ever want to do, not to mention the numerous custom ROMs.

+Wireless charging is the future. Plopping my phone on my desk for a quick charge without having to worry about wires is very pleasant. Makes me wish all phones had that functionality. Only downside is it charges pretty slowly.

Overall, the downsides greatly outweighed the good for me. It honestly did NOT feel like a high-end phone. From the screen to the feel to the speakers, I could easily tell I was using a mid-range device.

I'm not trying to dis/hate on the Nexus 5 AT ALL, but they're just not for me. If you love to flash, love stock Android, and/or want one of the best phones possible for the money it's perfect.

Cost just isn't much of an object to me, and if an extra $250 for the M8 means most of my cons disappear, I'm all for it.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wutang200:
The ability to make proper phone calls where we can hear each other is something I wanted. What more? Google to fix the mic issue but it's too much to ask from them.

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The speaker doesn't improve that much in later builds so you're not missing out on much. My Mum's £110 Moto G sounds louder :o

I will miss the wireless charging though.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Yeah. They just took too many shortcuts with the Nexus 5 to appeal to me. They couldn't do it all with a $350 smartphone, and I've gotta say I would have loved it if it were $650 but had little to no compromises.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Have you tried this sound mod to increase volume http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/mod-headphone-speaker-volume-boost-t2532788, either flash in recovery or change values manualy. Works very good. Or try viper4android.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
The sound was actually not as much of a problem as the whole overall feel of the device. No mods can change that :P
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Then i suggest the M8 if you want superior feel and premium casing. The nexus`s have always been a compromise between feautures ad pricing. Google is more interested in software than in hardware.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bblzd:
Personal preference. I have small hands and holding the phone is one of its highlights for me. Still can't put it down after 5 months. Day one device.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Yeah it's just preference I agree. Just for me, I've been used to a soft and rounded feel in phones. Glad you like yours! It's a great phone that lots of people love, but it's just not for me.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GUGUITOMTG4:
At least volume and color can be graduated to the liking.

Comfort varies with individual and since you are coming from an iphone, it obviously will feel different in your hands. Solution: you'll get used to it in a few days.:p I came to it from an HTC One S which to me was the best thing in the hands. Now I hold it and feels as small and slippery as a soap on its last days.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
If the corners weren't so sharp, it would have been way better. I'm using my 5s with Apple's leather case, and I've yet to find something that surpasses it or even matches it in feel.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Also, because I had the white one, the corners were extra sharp. It isn't a unibody on the back like the black one, and the edge and back come together right where it rests on my palm. That makes it extra sharp.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
One word.....case. ;)

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
There's also the matter of screen quality and battery life too ;)

Plus, I never use cases due to added weight and bulk. Only reason I have one on my 5s is because it actually feels better in the hand to me.

I'll probably end up going M8 GPE or waiting for the S5 GPE.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
Cool

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inconceeeivable:
I'd recommend this phone to medium to light users (battery wise) who don't mind a slightly cramped screen compared to other high end phones.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ej8989:
What? In my experience this is the fastest charging phone when using a wall adapter. I can get from 4%-100% in +-2hrs.

About the screen, I only was able to compare the screen quality (modded gamma) with the iPad 4, iPhone 5s, LG G2, and galaxy note2. I still think the N5's screen is much accurate and overall more pleasant in the eyes, especially when compared to amoled screens. To each his own though.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Not sure if you noticed I was saying it charges slowly only with the Nexus Wireless Charging pad :P

It's very fast on the plug!

With the screen, I appreciated the contrast and perfect blacks of the S4. I still don't find either as nice as the iPhone 5s though. Something about it really attracts me.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GUGUITOMTG4:
Remember you can change the colors, but don't know if you are willing to flash a custom kernel.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
I've done it before (Loki Doki on the S4), so I'm not against it by any means. Even if I fixed this, the sharp corners and mediocre battery life leave something to be desired for me.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ej8989:
Oh sorry about that. I was reading thru tapatalk and didn't notice immediately. :D

Anyway about the screen, to be fair I'm a bit biased because this is my daily device. I'm more satisfied with the N5's display even though the price difference with a more premium device like the iphone 5s is quite a lot. Also it doesn't hurt my eyes as much as other displays do (specially amoled). I'm wearing glasses btw.

If you're not into flashing stuff you're better off with the Moto X.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
?

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Haha no worries we all miss things sometimes :P

It was a big toss-up between the Moto X, Nexus 5, and the S5/M8. Whatever I get will be a secondary phone, so I was hesitant to spend $650-$700 for a top-end device. I was one step away from confirming a Moto X order, but ended up reconsidering because I'm just indecisive that way XD

I tried to look for things each device offered that the others didn't and how they related to my needs. I could care less about the camera, build material, and an SD card slot. However, the necessities for me are a great screen, exceptional build quality/feel (not to be confused with material), responsiveness/speed, and battery life. Little things like the BoomSound speakers on the M8 gave it extra points due to being pleasant, but not necessities. The one thing luring me towards the S5 is the top-of-the line screen, but I'm repelled by the carrier branding and 16GB on board storage. I love the motion gestures and speakers on the M8, but it's a little tall and expensive (along with the S5, and now that they've raised the price of all models to $700 it's even worse). The Active Notifications on the Moto X are cool and it feels great, but the screen isn't A++ class. I was really attracted to the wireless charging and look of the Nexus, but the feel (among the screen and battery life) killed it for me.

I can't seem to find a device that I like as much as my 5s. Honestly, if I could get AdAway on iOS (without jailbreaking), I probably wouldn't be looking at an Android device at all (having every iPhone and being extremely familiar with the interface and keyboard really makes a difference. Not to mention that no Android device I've used has been as fast as my 5s online and opening apps. :P).

As you can probably tell, I'm in somewhat of a dilemma XD

I shipped my Nexus back for a refund today, and I may just move on and try the Moto X (but evleaks posted a leak about the existence of the Moto "X+1", so I'm not sure) but return it if I don't like it. Then rinse and repeat from there to the S5 and M8 until I find something that works for me ;)

On a second note, considering my educational discount for the Moto X expires on April 15th and evleaks just mentioned the X+1, we could be seeing it sooner rather than later.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ej8989:
So that settles it then. :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Yep pretty much :P

I just really want to find an Android phone that I like!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] F4M0U569:
Somebody please hit these guys with a hammer. They are bashing our phones. Typical Samsung fanboyz

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2660425&highlight=megapixel&page=77
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Don`t feed the trolls ;) Everyone has to have a hobby.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChanceOfChange:
ill hit em with a hammer - in the - head! :P
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Doublesmint:
haha nice, but true :laugh:

the phones of the nexus series are the only ones i will keep until a new nexus is comming. :good:

i had samsung s2, s3 before, but its not the same... everyone with a nexus know what i mean ^^
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
At the end of the day.... The differences in all the top phones are actually slight in real world use. That said, there's usually a reason people buy a nexus phone specifically..... To mess with. You will never find an easier phone to modify in any way you wish. That is a huge factor for people like us here on xda. Some phones are slightly better....but none have more development or are easier to modify.

Perfect example: I read and read and read trying to decide what to replace my S2 with. And after a lot of decision weighing, I got a moto x. One that I could unlock the bootloader of course. But after a short time, I realized how limited it was for modifying. And very low development as of now too. So when my wife decided she loved my phone and was finally ready to dump her iphone....I took that opportunity to get the N5 and gave her my moto x. Which I loved btw. And I'm very glad I did. Now the flashing world is my oyster. Lol

And, she never wants an iphone again....anything she dislike on her X...I simply change it for her with something she likes better. Like keyboard, themes... System ui colors....etc. And that ain't happening on an iphone. Oh....and Widgets. :)

I rarely recommend to family or friends to get an N5, some other phones just have more options for a regular user, especially the moto x........but anyone that shows interest in playing with they're phone like I do....its a no brainer I tell them. Nothing beats the nexus brand for that. Nothing. ?

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChanceOfChange:
nexus phones are a modable power isnt for all cause cant see cant learn the power of changing things! :P
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robin786:
is n5 easier to do custom flashing compared to say, LG G2? cos I've been on Samsung line way too long (since S1) and the flashing experience is absolutely good. It's noob friendly & very easy to do too.

for G2, I've seen a friend of mine (who switched from S4 to G2) struggling to flash custom roms & worse, had irreparable bootloop. If in Samsung phones, there will always be some way to rescue a soft bricked phone, unless the phone is hard bricked.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
A Nexus is easier than any other brands to modify, flash....etc. They're made to do exactly that. ;)

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....

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Tho fast boot is a big part of the nexus. Have to get familiar with it too. Might seem "harder" at first....but once you're used to it....you'd be amazed the things you can do with a nexus. Plus the development community is just huge.

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robin786:
Thanks! That was helpful.

Gonna change to N5 soon then.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] habitformer:
I agree with you.My wife can do it.took her about a week or so to use fastboot and adb.(sorry I'm bragging about her). Nexus devices have also been user friendly.

Samnsung not so much the emmc issue(brick bug)

For the price even if it wasn't a niche group.Nexus offer l around endless possibilities. [MENTION=5758296]D.D.P.[/MENTION] opinions sir?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] md1008:
I would still recommend getting a Nexus 5,I did end getting the HTC one m8 because I heard it had great battery life. I only got this phone because it had GPE so I am running a nexus with a much more premium and heavier. I don't recommend any OEM phone unless it's a Nexus or at least Google Play Edition
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joannn:
I am a N5 user, but was just checking out the M8 model at a local store here. The M8 is with front-facing speakers and an aluminium build and it offers a solid device that looks and feels great. They say it would be faster and last longer than a Nexus. Plus the front cam is of 5 mp so it gives better selfies. So if you are not on budget you can definitely try out M8. But having said that I would say I am no where unhappy using N5 , satisfied with the features and most importantly the PRICE.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shac0:
It depends on the person. I don't care what anyone says, the Nexus line is lagging behind. The only thing that separated it from other OEM flagship phones was the fact that the OS was 100x better. But we are starting to see companies improve on Android, whether it be Motorola, HTC or even the questionable TouchWiz from Samsung. So who do I recommend the Nexus line to and those that I don't?

If for some reason you can't get a good plan. A lot of the times there is only 1 network in a certain area, and they force higher prices on the people. Especially if you sign a contract. The Nexus price tag gives you some leverage; then again the Moto G also gives you the same leverage.

If you are really into the update as soon as possible, I can understand the joy my fellow Nexus users get when there is a new update waiting for them...but for a lot of smartphones it really isn't needed. I only say this, because it is fully recognized that Google has started to detract from updating Android as frequently so there is less fragmentation. So there is no real added benefit from being in the Nexus program anymore for this reason...but some people still choose to focus on that point.

But the majority of the time, I don't suggest the Nexus line to most other people. Why? For the vast consumer base, rooting and what not is really not that fun. So why wouldn't I suggest it?

1. The camera. Google is not a "hardware" manufacturer. So the camera implementation and any other hardware implementation tends to be half baked and not as good as any other smart phone out there. [Even with the new updated camera]

2. There are no features. Yes...I said it. If what you want is a media consumption device...you don't look at the Nexus line. You look at HTC with boom sound speakers. If you want a good camera, look at the Lumia or S5. Each suggestion is based on what someone really wants.

Honestly, I love my Nexus 5. But it does feel like Google focuses on the software [which is understandable] tells and OEM to put a low budge phone together and throws that software into the phone. It feels like OEMs with flagship smartphones put more effort and thought into their phones and it translates over. So yes and no. I would suggest it...but only to a very few people, lol.