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LG Nexus 5

Released: January 1, 2013
Discontinued

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Display

4.95"

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Capacity

2300 mAh

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Main Camera

8 MP

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RAM

2 GB

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Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800

LG Nexus 5 is a smartphone released in 2013 featuring 4.95-inch display, Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB RAM, 2300mAh battery.

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The LG Nexus 5 is a smartphone from LG featuring Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 processor, 4.95" IPS_LCD, 8MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the LG Nexus 5 in 2026.

🏆 Expert Verdict
3.6/10

If you're thinking about buying the LG Nexus 5 in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇

⚠️ Warning

This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.

You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇

🟢 Good for
  • Basic use only 📱
🔴 Not ideal for
  • Heavy all-day use
  • Heavy gaming 🎮
  • 5G network users
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Final verdict

LG Nexus 5 is an outdated phone released in 2013. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.

Key Specifications

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Display

4.95" IPS_LCD · Hz

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Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800

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RAM

2GB

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Internal Storage

16GB / 32GB

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Main Camera

8MP f/2.4

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Capacity

2,300mAh

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OS

ANDROID Android 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Features

NFC
5G
Wireless Charging
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
Memory Card
Stereo Speakers
OIS Camera

Available Colors

BlackWhiteRed

LG Nexus 5 in detail

LG Nexus 5 display

The LG Nexus 5 has a 4.95-inch IPS_LCD display with FHD resolution. Pixel density is 445 ppi, which keeps text and images very sharp.

Performance

It is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm). RAM goes up to 2 GB. Storage starts at 16 GB and goes up to 32 GB (eMMC 4.5), with no microSD slot.

Camera

The main rear camera is 8 MP with f/2.4 aperture and a 1/3.2" sensor. Video tops out at 1080p@30fps. The selfie camera is 1.3 MP.

Battery & charging

The battery is 2,300 mAh, relatively small, so you may need a top-up during the day.

Design & software

It weighs 130 g. It runs Android 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow).

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