| Physical features | LG Nexus 5 |
| Model | |
| Other model names | LG Google Nexus 5 D820, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D820 USA |
| Country or region available | 
USA |
| Brand | LG |
| Release date | November, 2013 |
| Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in) |
| Weight | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported |
| System (OS) | LG Nexus 5 |
| Operating system | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Firmware update | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Hardware | LG Nexus 5 |
| Chipset | 32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) |
| CPU processor | 2.3Ghz Quad-Core Krait 400 |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported |
| Display | LG Nexus 5 |
| Display type | TFT Super IPS+ |
| Screen size | 4.95" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 445 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Display features | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | LG Nexus 5 |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,4,5,17,19,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported |
| Calling | LG Nexus 5 |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Camera | LG Nexus 5 |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 30mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera |
| 2ª camera | LG Nexus 5 |
| Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/6" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.9µm pixel |
| Multimedia | LG Nexus 5 |
| Radio | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 |
| Connectivity | LG Nexus 5 |
| USB | MicroUSB 3.0 |
| TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Supported |
| NFC | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | Not supported |
| Other functions | LG Nexus 5 |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black, White
- USB OTG On-The-Go
- Qi Wireless charging
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | LG Nexus 5 |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2300 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 1020 minutes | 17 hours | 0.7 day |
| Standby | 18000 minutes | 300 hours | 12.5 days |
| Radiation rate | LG Nexus 5 |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered |