Nexus 5
Nexus 5 · Google
- SoC
- Snapdragon 800
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR3
- Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Android API
- 6.0 (23)
What this hardware actually means
Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.
Platform & performance positioning
The google Nexus 5 reports its platform as Snapdragon 800. The CPU configuration is 4-core, Krait, running up to 300 - 2265 MHz. The GPU is Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 330. Without a confirmed SoC tier mapping for this platform string, we treat the device as unverified. If you're using this entry to compare against a phone you're inspecting, focus on the raw fields below rather than tier-level conclusions.
Day-to-day workload
2 GB LPDDR3 of RAM is below the realistic minimum for current Android — expect Android to aggressively kill background apps. 32 GB of internal storage is noticeably tight for 2026 — modern apps and updates fill it quickly. Display resolution is 1920x1080.
This record reflects Android API level 23 (6.0). Android 7 or older — effectively retired; very few modern apps will run, and Google Play Services support is limited.
Trust & buying notes
Because this entry runs Android 6.0, treat it as a reference for older inventory: refurb shops sometimes flash old firmware to make a device look "stock," so a modern build date with this API level is a red flag.
Identity
- MANUFACTURER
- LGE
- BRAND
- MODEL
- Nexus 5
- PRODUCT
- hammerhead
Operating System
- API
- 6.0 (23)
- KERNEL
- 3.4.0-gcf10b7e
- PLATFORM
- hammerhead
SoC / CPU
- SOC
- Snapdragon 800
- CPU
- msm8974
- CORES
- 4
- FAMILY
- Krait
- CLOCK_SPEED
- 300 - 2265 MHz
- REVISION
- r2p0
- TECHPROCESS
- 28 nm
GPU
- GPU_VENDOR
- Qualcomm
- GPU_MODEL
- Adreno (TM) 330
- GPU_CLOCK
- 200 - 450 MHz
- GPU_VERSION
- 3.0 V@127.0 AU@ (GIT@I96aee987eb)
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR3
Display
- RESOLUTION
- 1920x1080
- TOUCHSCREEN
- s3350
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- MPU6515
- GYROSCOPE
- MPU6515
- MAGNETOMETER
- AK8963
- BAROMETER
- BMP280
- ALSPS
- APDS-9930
Connectivity
- WIFI
- bcmdhd
- NFC
- bcm2079x
Audio & Power
- CHARGER
- bq24192 max17048
Other
- CAMERA
- imx179mt9m114b
- SOUND
- msm8974taikomtp
- OTHER
- anx7808 lm3630
- FLASH_SIZE
- 32 GB
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