LG Nexus 5X Review: Misses the Mark

By Abhinav Pathak on Dec 07, 2015 09:15 AM

The Nexus 5X builds on what the Nexus 5 offers, with similar build, better cameras and updated specs. The Nexus 5 was one of my most favorite smartphones at the time, so the Nexus 5X would have been my de-facto choice given my proclivity to stock Android. But with inconsistent performance, a ridiculous price-tag for a very average built device, software issues like frequent app & camera crashes are something which are making me look towards the other Nexus for 2015. On top of that LG packs a USB Type-C to Type-C cable, instead of a Type-C to normal USB cable, which means even after paying a hefty sum you would have to go out and either get an adapter/cable or install third-party apps to transfer files to your device, a very bad out-of-the-box experience.

7.9

LG got quite a lot right with the Nexus 5, and thought of dumping it all for the Nexus 5X. Starting with app-crashes, inconsistent performance and lackluster build, the Nexus 5X simply misses the mark set by its predecessor.

PROS

Stock Android, Regular Updates
Decent Build Quality
Excellent Rear Camera
Good Display
Fast Fingerprint Sensor
Good Gaming Performance

CONS

Overpriced
USB Type-C is a Hassle
Performance is inconsistent
Non-expandable Storage
Build/Design Should've been better
Camera App crashes a lot

Score Breakdown

Build and Design

7.2
Display

8.0
Network Reception & Call Quality

9.0
Camera(s)

8.9
Music & Video Playback

8.5
Gaming

8.5
Performance

6.5
Battery-life

7.1
Software

7.8
Total Score

7.9 10.0