Nexus 5 Drop Test
Among users’ favorite smartphone brands, the recently released Nexus 5 is one of the most affordable on the market. However, the Nexus 5 did not perform very well in durability tests. Android Authority recently performed a drop test of the Nexus 5 and the results suggest that the latest Nexus smartphone is similar to the previous Nexus 4 when it comes to durability. Android Authority’s Joshua Vergara performed a normal drop test from a height of about 5 feet from the ground; he dropped the Nexus 5 from its back, face and bottom. The tests considerably damaged the Nexus 5 smartphone on the outside, but it managed to still function even after taking a lot of damage.
When dropping the Nexus 5 on its back, the smartphone landed a bit on its side; this resulted in the back panel opening slightly. Since the Nexus 5 does not have a removable back this is interesting, especially since it popped back into place with ease. When the Nexus 5 was dropped on its bottom, the back panel did not open but there were signs of damage on the surface at the edge. And finally, when dropped on its face, the Nexus 5 took heavy damage as you would expect: not only was the display completely shattered, but the glass broke so bad in a few portions that you can clearly see the inside circuits.
As we mentioned, perhaps the best part of the test was that even after taking heavy damage from being dropped on its face, the Nexus 5 smartphone managed to remain functional. Its touch screen was still responsive and on screen buttons managed to somehow avoid damage. So if you own a Nexus 5, odds are that you will still be able to use it even after a fall from a height of 5 feet. However, the jagged edges where the glass shattered may be dangerous.
The Nexus 4 also performed similarly as it can take heavy damage (especially the smartphone’s exterior) after being dropped on its back, face and bottom. However, when it was dropped on its face, the Nexus 4 did not manage to remain functional as the Nexus 5 did. After the drop on its face, Nexus 4′s touch screen was so badly shattered that it did not respond anymore to commands. It is also worth mentioning that a lot of users reported that the Nexus 4 is prone to cracks on its back panel, since both of its side (the front side and the back) are made of glass.
While the Nexus 5 does crack with ease under pressure, just like its predecessor the Nexus 4, it did continue to function and this represents without a doubt an improvement in its design. It is also worth mentioning that the Nexus 5 features Coring’s Gorilla Glass 3, while the Nexus 4 features Coring’s Gorilla Glass 2.
The 15 GB model costs costs $350, while the 32 GB Nexus 5 costs $400, which is cheaper that similar smartphones that can reach a price tag of $600. What do you think of the recently released Nexus 5 smartphone after reading about its drop test? Leave a comment using the dedicated section below.
