LG Nexus 5X
The LG Nexus 5X is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.86 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera3 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 423 PPI screen
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 136g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗3 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, September. Released 2015, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
423 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating
📷 Camera
Main Camera
3 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2700 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
136g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.86 x 0.31 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - American model
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the LG Nexus 5X does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the LG Nexus 5X has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the LG Nexus 5X does not support a memory card.
The LG Nexus 5X SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the LG Nexus 5X has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG Nexus 5X ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo).
The LG Nexus 5X uses USB Type-C 2.0.
The LG Nexus 5X supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The LG Nexus 5X has 4.2, A2DP.
