Nexus 5
Nexus 5 · Google
- SoC
- smdk4x12
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Resolution
- 2412x1084
- Android API
- 5.1 (22)
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 smdk4x12. The CPU configuration is 8-core, Cortex-A78 Cortex-A55, running up to 691 - 2400 MHz. The GPU is Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 642L. 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
8 GB of RAM is comfortable for modern apps and moderate multitasking. Display resolution is 2412x1084.
This record reflects Android API level 22 (5.1). 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 5.1, 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
- 5.1 (22)
- KERNEL
- 5.4.86-qgki-g08345462cde5-dirty
- PLATFORM
- smdk4x12
SoC / CPU
- SOC
- smdk4x12
- CPU
- SM7325
- CORES
- 8
- FAMILY
- Cortex-A78 Cortex-A55
- CLUSTERS
- 4 x 2.40 GHz 4 x 1.80 GHz
- CLOCK_SPEED
- 691 - 2400 MHz
- REVISION
- r2p0 r1p1
GPU
- GPU_VENDOR
- Qualcomm
- GPU_MODEL
- Adreno (TM) 642L
- GPU_VERSION
- 3.2 V@0530.0 (GIT@45aa55fdac, Iccde7ad714, 1631024742) (Date:09/07/21)
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 8 GB
Display
- RESOLUTION
- 2412x1084
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- GYROSCOPE
- MAGNETOMETER
- ALSPS
Audio & Power
- CHARGER
- rt9426 bq25970
Other
- PMIC
- i2c_pmic i2c_pmic i2c_pmic
- OTHER
- fsa4480-driver unk0d unk39 unk41
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