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LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:30:46, Updated date: 2020-04-16 16:14:55

We've conducted a detailed review of the LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB 's size

The "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" is 72.6mm wide, 147.0mm tall, and 7.9mm thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB", it weighs about 136.0g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.

In giving an overall rating to the "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB", while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.

LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB 's screen

The "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" has a 5.2inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.

The screen of the "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" is extremely clear, and it's able to display everything from images to videos and even video game graphics in perfect clarity.

The CPU performance of LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

The processing power of the "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" is, at 1.8GHz+1.4GHz×6(6.0-cores), relatively high. Its features would position it somewhere between high and mid-level among currently available smartphones, but it will be rather stress-free in terms of using most apps. Most 3D games that don't burn up too much memory should be playable to a satisfying degree for the most part. 2D games should be no problem at all.

The "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" has 2.0GB of RAM, so it has plenty of space. In rare cases this amount of RAM might not be sufficient, but there shouldn't be too much stress on the machine with this amount.

The overall operational speed of the "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" rates as a mid-range smartphone. While you will probably not experience much sluggishness or lag with normal use, we recommend a phone at least one tier higher if you want to enjoy games or videos.

LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB 's storage capacity

The "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" has 32.0GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.

The "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" is not compatible with SD cards, so make sure you check that there's enough storage for your needs.

The camera function of LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

The main camera of the "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" is 3.0MP pixels, which is a very low resolution. If you aren't particular about your photos and videos, or rarely ever shoot or film with your smartphone, it should be no problem. But otherwise, you should choose a smartphone at least one tier higher.

The "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" comes with a 5.0MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.

The battery performance of LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

The "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" has a relatively large battery with 2700.0mAh. The "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" has a good battery life compared to other smartphones. You won't feel stressed even if you spend all day surfing the web or on Twitter and you can also watch videos or play games on the go without having to worry too much about the battery. If you watch videos or play games for too long, however, you might want to watch your battery a bit.

Overall assessment of LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

The "LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB" is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.

The merits and demerits of LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

The merits of LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

  • It feels comparably light.
  • It has a big display that makes it easy to see text and images.
  • Photos and videos are beautiful to look at on the clear screen.

The demerits of LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

  • The rear-facing camera is very low resolution, so you should not think of using this smartphone as your main camera.
 

Specifications of LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB
ImageLG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB
MakerLG
Release date2015-10
ColorCarbon/Quartz/Ice
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)72.6mm x 147.0mm x 7.9mm
Weight136.0g
Display size5.2inch
Display typeIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)1080 x 1920
Pixel density423ppi
Battery capacity2700.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808
CPU specs1.8GHz+1.4GHz×6(6.0-cores)
RAM size2.0GB
Storage size32.0GB
Rear-camera resolution3.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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general rating

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogeneral rating

LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

57.3-Color:Carbon/Quartz/Ice, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.6mm x 147.0mm x 7.9mm, Weight:136.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

Nexus 5 LG-D821 16GB

54.8Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.17mm x 137.84mm x 8.59mm, Weight:130.0g, Display type:HD IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:440ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

isai vivid LGV32 au 32GB

62.0Color:/ / / /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.0mm x 150.0mm x 11.3mm, Weight:150.0g, Display type:AH-IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:534ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

Nexus 5X 16GB

55.6Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.6mm x 147.0mm x 7.9mm, Weight:136.0g, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

Nexus 6 64GB

57.3Color:/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):82.98mm x 159.26mm x 10.06mm, Weight:184.0g, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:492ppi, Display size:5.96inch, OS:Android

LG Wine Smart

33.6Color:Navy/Brown, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):59.0mm x 118.0mm x 16.6mm, Weight:143.0g, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):320 x 480, Pixel density:180ppi, Display size:3.2inch, OS:Android

LG G Vista 2 16GB

54.2Color:Metallic Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):79.8mm x 154.4mm x 9.7mm, Weight:169.8g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:386ppi, Display size:5.7inch, OS:Android

LG V10 (2015) 64GB

58.7Color:Space Black/Luxe White/Modern Beige/Ocean Blue/Opal Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):79.3mm x 159.6mm x 8.6mm, Weight:192.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi, Display size:5.7inch, OS:Android

grip

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogrip

LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

66.4-Color:Carbon/Quartz/Ice, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.6mm x 147.0mm x 7.9mm, Weight:136.0g

Nexus 5 LG-D821 16GB

70.3Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.17mm x 137.84mm x 8.59mm, Weight:130.0g

isai vivid LGV32 au 32GB

60.3Color:/ / / /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.0mm x 150.0mm x 11.3mm, Weight:150.0g

Nexus 5X 16GB

66.4Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.6mm x 147.0mm x 7.9mm, Weight:136.0g

Nexus 6 64GB

50.9Color:/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):82.98mm x 159.26mm x 10.06mm, Weight:184.0g

LG Wine Smart

74.3Color:Navy/Brown, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):59.0mm x 118.0mm x 16.6mm, Weight:143.0g

LG G Vista 2 16GB

54.8Color:Metallic Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):79.8mm x 154.4mm x 9.7mm, Weight:169.8g

LG V10 (2015) 64GB

50.6Color:Space Black/Luxe White/Modern Beige/Ocean Blue/Opal Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):79.3mm x 159.6mm x 8.6mm, Weight:192.0g

screen cleanliness

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen cleanliness

LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

85.5-Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Nexus 5 LG-D821 16GB

85.9Display type:HD IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:440ppi

isai vivid LGV32 au 32GB

88.5Display type:AH-IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:534ppi

Nexus 5X 16GB

85.5Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Nexus 6 64GB

87.4Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:492ppi

LG Wine Smart

18.4Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):320 x 480, Pixel density:180ppi

LG G Vista 2 16GB

81.7Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:386ppi

LG V10 (2015) 64GB

88.0Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi

screen quality

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen quality

LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

78.3-Display size:5.2inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Nexus 5 LG-D821 16GB

77.3Display size:5.0inch, Display type:HD IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:440ppi

isai vivid LGV32 au 32GB

82.7Display size:5.5inch, Display type:AH-IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:534ppi

Nexus 5X 16GB

78.3Display size:5.2inch, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Nexus 6 64GB

85.0Display size:5.96inch, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:492ppi

LG Wine Smart

30.8Display size:3.2inch, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):320 x 480, Pixel density:180ppi

LG G Vista 2 16GB

80.9Display size:5.7inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:386ppi

LG V10 (2015) 64GB

83.7Display size:5.7inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi

performance

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoperformance

LG Nexus 5X (2015) 32GB

51.8-OS:Android

Nexus 5 LG-D821 16GB

55.2OS:Android

isai vivid LGV32 au 32GB

60.0OS:Android

Nexus 5X 16GB

54.2OS:Android

Nexus 6 64GB

70.6OS:Android

LG Wine Smart

13.4OS:Android

LG G Vista 2 16GB

53.0OS:Android

LG V10 (2015) 64GB

65.0OS:Android

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