Google Nexus 5

It's nearly time for the Nexus 5 to ride off into the sunset, as the Nexus 6 is just around the corner, waiting to take its place.

You already know we like Android 4.4, the clever implementation and the £269 price tag. We love the high power CPU, the quality screen, even the rubberised outer shell. And given it's going to be given an update to Android Lollipop in the near future, you're going to be one of the first with the new flatter OS.

You can get the LG G2 for around the same price now though, and that offers a far superior camera, better battery life and a huge slew of extra features - it really depends if you're a fan of the stripped-down experience.

Quick verdict

The Nexus 5 is a great phone that hits the marks well - it lacks something in terms of innovation, but that's not a problem for those that want to be able to run all manner of apps and games at a decent price. It doesn't come in at the same price point as previous Nexii, but it's still jolly cheap.

It's about to be discontinued, but will be supported for a few more months, if not years - but when the new one comes out, the price will drop (if you can still buy it).