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23 October 2015
A solid phone, though low on battery life
I find the Nexus 5 to be a solid smartphone, quite capable of handling everything I've thrown at it, so far. Except for the battery, that is. If I'm using my phone heavily (watching videos or movies, or playing games), then the battery can drain from 100% to 25% in less than three hours. This kind of sucks, because when I'm using my phone at dialysis treatment, I need a solid four hours of entertainment from the device, without being able to plut in a charger to keep going. My Nexus 5 can't handle that with its original battery, and I am not capable of swapping out the original battery for a larger-capacity one. That requires skills and tools I lack, as well as excellent vision, which I also lack.
Battery life aside, though, I really like my Nexus 5! I keep it in a wallet case, and it feels good in there, not too heavy in my pocket and secure in my hand. The screen looks sharp and clear, and the processor seems quite fast enough for my needs. The more apps I put on it, though, the slower the phone thinks, so I must be careful of what I install, and weigh the slight slow-downs to see if the app is worth keeping.