Nexus 5
Nexus 5 · Google
- SoC
- vphw90
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Resolution
- 2712x1220
- Android API
- 9 (28)
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 vphw90. The CPU configuration is 8-core, Cortex-A78 Cortex-A55, running up to 691 - 2400 MHz. 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
12 GB of RAM is ample for any current workload, including multitasking-heavy use and on-device AI. Display resolution is 2712x1220.
This record reflects Android API level 28 (9). Android 8–9 — legacy; many banking and DRM apps drop support at this level.
Trust & buying notes
Because this entry runs Android 9, 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
- 9 (28)
- KERNEL
- 5.10.177-android12-9-00001-g219d8dfbba07-ab10551810
- PLATFORM
- vphw90
SoC / CPU
- SOC
- vphw90
- CPU
- vphw90
- CORES
- 8
- FAMILY
- Cortex-A78 Cortex-A55
- CLUSTERS
- 4 x 2.40 GHz 4 x 1.96 GHz
- CLOCK_SPEED
- 691 - 2400 MHz
- REVISION
- r1p2 r2p0
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 12 GB
Display
- RESOLUTION
- 2712x1220
- TOUCHSCREEN
- gtx8_spi
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- GYROSCOPE
- Goldfish
- MAGNETOMETER
- Goldfish
- ALSPS
- FINGERPRINT_SENSOR
- qwerty2
Connectivity
- NFC
- qcom,sn-nci
Audio & Power
- AUDIO
- aw882xx_smartpa aw882xx_smartpa
- CHARGER
- USE PMIC
Other
- PMIC
- i2c_pmic i2c_pmic i2c_pmic
- OTHER
- fsa4480-driver unk0d unk28
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