Android Magazine 58 - 2015 UK

Review

to music and other such tasks will have you
clambering for your charger quickly.
We’ve already commented on the very
awkward design of the protruding rear camera
lens, but otherwise, when in use, this is a solid
camera offering from LG and Google. While on
paper the 12.3MP sensor is smaller than many
other mid-range competitors, image clarity is up
there with the best of them. Low-light
photography is a particular highlight here and the
large sensor is able to bring in extra light to help
keep images looking good in the dark. What’s
more, with Android’s core Camera app, there’s a

magnitude of shooting and recording options

ready to be explored.

You’d be hard pressed not to agree that the

5X is a solid, if unspectacular entry to the Nexus

lineup. It pretty much nails all of the key

elements that have made the previous devices a

success and refi nes some of the key areas that

needed improving. But 2015 has seen one of the

best lineups of Android devices ever and the

Nexus 5X doesn’t really bring anything new to the

table. With prices starting at £339 ($379), this is

a real contender for your next device, but don’t

expect to be blown away this time around.

Itdoesn’thavethesparkleof

previous devices, but this is another

solid entry into the Nexus lineup

Nexus 5X

»^ Operating system ............. Android 6.0 Marshmallow

»^ Processor ................................^ Qualcomm Snapdragon 808

1.82GHz hexa-core

»^ Memory ..................................... 16/32GB storage / 2GB RAM

»^ Dimensions ............................ 147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm

»^ Weight .........................................136g

»^ Display size ............................5.2-inches

»^ Display resolution .............1080 x 1920 pixels (423 ppi)

»^ Front camera ........................5MP

»^ Rear camera..........................12.3MP

»^ Connectivity .......................... LTE Cat 6, dual-band MIMO

Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2

»^ Expansion slot .....................N/A

Te c h n i c a l s p e c s

A day of use is pretty standard nowadays and the

2,700mAh offering here hits that target

Battery life

Verdict

Good for

Bad for

Android Pay could potentially be the next big thing in

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One of the best mid-range cameras we’ve tested for

dealing with low-light photography

Ta k i n g p i c t u r e s

The plastic build will put off those who have already had a

taste of a metal body

The plastic build

Shipping without a USB-C cable for charging seems a little

naughty of LG and Google

Charging

£29.50

per month

(contract)

£29

per month

(contract)

£27.50

per month

(contract)

Best deal

£375/$379

»^ More information store.google.com

»^ Supplied by Clove Technology

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