Slimmest and fastest Nexus phone evernow available online in selectedmarkets
Karachi, Nov. 6, 2013— Following the successof Nexus 4, LG and Google have partnered again to deliver thefirst smartphone featuring the latest Android operating system,Android™ 4.4, KitKat®. Packed with new features, Nexus 5 is the slimmest and fastest Google Nexus phone to date.
With a stunning 5-inch Full HD IPS display, Nexus 5 boasts an expansive screen for an unrivaled visual experience.The lightweight smartphone comes in both 16GB and 32GB versionsand is the perfect combination of powerful performance, functionality and convenience thanks to LG's proven hardwareand best of Google software and services.
"LG is proud to partner with Google againtodevelopthe fastest, most powerful Nexus phone ever,"said Dr. Jong-seokPark,president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "Nexus 5 offers the ultimate functionality in a moderndesign and is a testament to the levelof innovation that can be generated when two great companies come together for a second act."
"We're excited to collaborate with LG on a new Nexus device," said Sundar Pichai, senior vice president of Android, Chrome and Appsat Google. "Google Nexus 5 is the slimmest and fastest Nexus phone to date and puts the latest platform innovations of Android 4.4, KitKat, right in the hands of consumers.
Capturing the Moments that Matter
The camera in Nexus 5features LG Innotek's acclaimedoptical image stabilizer technologywhich was first introduced in the LGG2. Mated to an 8MP camera with longer exposures, less blur and less noise, Nexus 5 is unmatched in dim light performance. Nexus 5 alsoincludes Photo Sphere making it easy to capture a series of photos and turn them into a seamless 360-degree experience. And Google can create Auto Awesomephotos and movies from the content in your library to share with friends and family. Moreover, the improved HDR+ mode in Nexus 5 instantaneously capturesa burst of shots and applies computational photography to intelligently fuse these images together into one perfect photowith a greater range of shadows and light culled from the multiple exposure and color data.
Packed with Power& Speed
Nexus 5 is the world's first phone running Android 4.4, KitKat, offering the power of Google in a thin and lightweight device that still manages to feel solid and reassuring. With a blazing fast SnapdragonTM 800 processor and 4G/LTE, Nexus 5 also boasts a 445 ppiFull HD IPS display with advanced in-cell touch technologythat enables faster touch recognition, better outdoor visibility and crisper images.Thisset of features is packagedin a sleek, modern design that leaves no doubt that this is Google's premium smartphone.
Best of Google
Android 4.4 is fast and powerful yet simple to use. The new dialer automatically suggests people the most likely call while Caller ID by Google matches an incoming phone number to a business even if that number isn't stored inthe contact list. Users can send and receive text messages directly from Hangouts, and Hangouts for Android now supports location sharing.
With Gmail, Chrome, Calendar, Maps, Drive and Hangouts, Nexus 5 helps users manage their day-to-day lives with familiar, easy-to-use applications. With Google Now, initiating a voice search is as simple as saying "Ok, Google," and with more than one million apps and games plus movies, books and music on Google Play, it's easier than ever to find what you're looking for.
Nexus 5will be availableforpurchase in either black or white,no contract required,on Google Play™starting todayin the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, U.K., Australia, Korea and Japan. Offline availability in Europe, Central/South Americas, Asia, CIS and the Middle East will begin in mid-November.
Key Specifications:
Processor:Qualcomm®Snapdragon™ 800 with 2.26GHz Quad-Core Krait CPU
Operating System: Android™ 4.4, KitKat®
Display: 5-inch (actual 4.95-inch)Full HD IPS (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Network: CDMA/1xRTT/EVDO, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA+, LTE
Memory: 32GB / 16GB
RAM: 2GB
Camera: Rear 8.0MPwith OIS / Front 1.3MP HD
Battery: 2,300mAh Li-Polymer (embedded)
Size: 137.84 x 69.17x 8.59mm
Weight: 130g
Others: Wireless charging, NFC