The Nexus 5 strikes a nice balance between an acceptable screen size for an Android device in 2013 (4.95 inches) and feeling comfortable to hold in everyday use. The rubbery coating on the rear of the device definitely helps here.

It handles photos and HD video capably. Although its pixel density is slightly lower than the HTC One's 469ppi, that's only really noticeable if you squint – this is a perfectly good 1080p display and incredibly easy on the eye.

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Qi charging and a full-HD display don't hurt either. Oh, and if you're down for a splash of color, be sure to check out the red model.

Nexus devices have never been known for their photographic prowess, and sadly, the same can be said of the Nexus 5. While the 8-megapixel sensor is capable of reasonable shots in well-lit conditions, I found its low-light performance to be disappointing.

The camera flash would go off multiple times, blinding anyone in the shot and resulting in a grainy, overly bright picture of someone looking annoyed that the flash had gone off so many times before anything happened.