As we have already reported Google Nexus 5 is finally available in the Indian market. Google earlier today started selling the smartphone on Google Play with shipping times varying around 1-2 days. In this report, we will be talking about everything that you need to know about Nexus 5 and its availability in the country.
Q: From where can I purchase Nexus 5 in India?
A: Google Nexus 5 is available both at Google Play and in open market. Head over to this link to buy Nexus 5 from Google Play, or contact your nearest mobile retailer/ LG shoppe to buy the phone from a store.
Q: What is Nexus 5 price and how many storage variants are available in the country?
A: There is a slight difference in the Google Play and open market price of Nexus 5 right now. While Google Play is selling Nexus 5 (16GB) for INR 28,999 & Nexus 5 (32GB) for INR 32,999, LG will be retailing the phone for INR 29,999 (16GB) in the open market. As per the information we have received so far, only 16GB version will be sold by LG in the open market. The company might release 32GB version in the future but initially only 16GB version will be sold. The company is doing the same in many other Asian markets.
Q: What is the stock status of Nexus 5 in the country?
A: As per the shipment import data, LG has imported the following number of Nexus 5 units for launch in the country. The company will be importing more units in the coming weeks but right now, only the given numbers of Nexus 5 units are available in the country.
- Nexus 5 (16GB) White version – For sale in Google Play: 1350 units
- Nexus 5 (16GB) Black version – For sale in Google Play: 1350 units
- Nexus 5 (32GB) White version – For sale in Google Play: 1650 units
- Nexus 5 (32GB) Black version – For sale in Google Play: 1700 units
- Nexus 5 (16GB) White version – For sale in open market: 1500 units
- Nexus 5 (16GB) Black version – For sale in open market: 3500 units
Q: What do I need to purchase Nexus 5 from Google Play and are there any EMI schemes or instalment options?
A: You will need a credit card with India billing address to purchase Nexus 5 from Google Play. As far as we know Debit cards do not work, if you get lucky, good for you. There are no EMI schemes or instalment options in Google Play; you will have to pay the full amount via your credit card immediately to purchase the phone.
Q: How much time will it take for Nexus 5 shipment to reach me?
A: Although Google is showing 1-2 days for Nexus 5 to leave warehouse, the order receipt notes that actual shipping date to be November 24. So, if you are living in a tier 1 city, you will most probably get your Nexus 5 as early as November 25 or 26. Tier 2 city shipment can take a day more and so on.
Q: Are there any shipping charges or VAT for Nexus 5 purchase from Google Play?
A: As far as Google Play purchases are concerned, the listed price in India includes everything like shipping costs and taxes. So, you won’t have to pay anything more. Some states charge OCTROI or other local taxes, you might have to pay them but we are not sure about them at this point. If you have any experience with this, let us know in comments.
Q: Will 4G LTE support present in Nexus 5 work in India?
A: No, the 4G technology & bands present in Nexus 5 don’t support TD-LTE, which is being used by majority of Indian telecom operators. So, you won’t be able to use LTE on Nexus 5 in India.
Q: What are the full specifications of Google Nexus 5?
A: Google Nexus 5 comes with Android 4.4, 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 4.95-inch full HD IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3, 2300 mAh battery, 2GB of RAM, 8MP rear camera with OIS, 1.3MP front camera, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 LE and Wi-Fi.
Q: Are there any official accessories available with Nexus 5 in the country?
A: Google will be selling bumper case and quickcover via Google Play. The company might even release wireless charger in the future but there is no confirmation right now. You can read more on the accessories here.
Update: Q: Does Nexus 5 come with headsets in the box?
A: As the first Nexus 5 order have started reaching consumers, one of our readers Kush has let us know that Nexus 5 indeed comes with headsets in the box in India. Here is the photographic proof.
Feel free to drop any more questions in the comments and I will try to answer them..
Black versions are already out of stock (both 16 and 32 gb)
When it is going to be back?
It will take a few days… and (admin) 😛 nice…
Both versions are available. What’s happening is inventory is labelled out of stock after few orders and then again it is back in the stock.
it keeps on coming and going 😀
Haha. When I was a Professional Blogger. I was using (Admin) on my site. I was not a commentator on other sites at all. So I already removed the Admin tag as I am not a admin for all the sites. 🙂
Enjoying Internet Marketing 😛
is Headset included in the BOX?
Yes, As far as I know, all Indian Nexus 5 variants have headphones.
One of the XDA member quoted this reply from Google when he contacted them for headphone query.
“Thank you for contacting Google. It was my pleasure assisting you today. As per our telephonic conversation I would like to inform you that earphones are included as in-box accessories along with Nexus 5.
If there is anything further we can assist you with, please feel free to reply directly to this email or visit our help center.”
Yes, they are including headsets. updated the post to reflect this.
Update this photo if possible 🙂
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What’s in the box
Nexus 5 (16GB, White)
USB sync/charge cable
AC Adaptor and cable
SIM ejection tool
Safety and Warranty information
Quick start guide
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No headset
I got Nexus 5 4m US.
Will I get warrenty in India?
Nope!
Most probably no..
No. Now a days warranty of phones are country restricted
The LTE chip in N5 does have capability to support TD-LTE (band 40). it depends on google now whether to enable or not 🙁
What does that mean? Is it possible?
Does it give any free Google Drive space with this purchase
No..
Any hacks to make TD-LTE work ?!
Airtel Supports Only 4G LTE Dongle ( USB Device)
There is no Sim Card india that supports 4 G LTE
and The LTE chip in N5 does have capability to support TD-LTE (band 40). it depends on google now whether to enable or not 🙁
Bought from lg store for 29500 it include headphones also
16 ?
Yes 16gb because 32 gb is yet not available at lg stores
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Hi, Which is the best hard case available in the market (Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal) in the 800-1100 price range in India?
Not many accessories are available at this point but I have seen one Amzer case, which seems fine. http://www.flipkart.com/amzer-case-google-lg-nexus-5/p/itmdqg92fhgqf2zz?pid=ACCDQG9FFPGWJ8UT
I would recommend you to spend some more money and get a Spigen one like armour or neo.
Bit of confusion regarding headset here. Please clarify if we will get headset or not? If not what are some compatible options?
Officially Google does not provide headsets and if it is available in the box, it could be India-specific thing. As Nexus 5 has the normal 3.5mm jack, any headset with 3.5mm pin will work just fine.
I bought from lg store and it included headphones dont know about play store product
Turns out, Google is providing headsets with Nexus 5, just updated the post.
ok its clear that nexus 5 battery is not removable bt wht to do when nexus 5 battery got damaged?? it replaceable
Yes, LG can easily replace the battery. Nexus 5 is a quite repairable phone..
The google play store purchased Nexus 5 is shipped from Singapore or India ?
From bombay
hey, can you please provide the full mumbai address from where it was shipped to you?
building #B/6, gala-7, Prithvi complex, kalher village, bhiwandi, thane, mumbai – 421302
Hii, you are owner of N5, plz suggest if any lag u found, i ‘m planning to buy it. Is speaker volume is too low? Is it unable to make the ringtone hearable? How are camera and battery backup? Should i buy?
not exactly any lagging in nexus 5, though android 4.4 is new so some applications shuts, which is app fault not the phone’s. speaker volume is audible, not that low that people are saying, though earphones are good. Ringtones can be heard easily. U don’t want a Chinese with 2-3 speakers and loud and irritating sound. volume is pleasant. Battery backup is like any other 28-35K phones. i have galaxy s4, both give me a day battery with normal usages. And YES YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY BUY. its worth the amount you are paying. i like the look much better than GS4, specially the back of phone is great. its handy.
from Singapore (as per Google’s order mailer)
That is just the company name. The phones are being shipped from Mumbai.
can you provide the full mumbai address from where it was shipped to you?
can we able to upload gimmicks on nexus 5 like samsung or some devices has like pause video or while watching video can do some other work like lg g2
upload ?
Yes
Do nexus 5 have native video calling facilityon 3G network?
Yes. Its a common feature.
Very precise article. Good work. Please edit to point out that 16GB Black is back again on Playstore (as of 8am 21Nov IST) said to leave warehouse by 29Nov.
PS: Purchased 32GB White yesterday from Playstore.
i am so happy that stocks ran out so soon… Google were probably experimenting to find out the number of potential customers… seeing the stocks run out this fast, we can expect google taking the indian market more seriously now…
Any dual sim options available in nexus
No and probably not in future.
will this phone bought in usa, work here in india ??
yes
The volume is extremely lowww….. I tried some games and also the ringtone volume i compared with Nexus 4…And volume on my nexus 5 is tooo low!!! Anyone else having this prob?
so are the headphones available if we get n5 from stores and not Google play store???????
Yes, headsets are available in Google Play bought Nexus 5 and store bought..
I have asked my friend to bring N5 32GB from US
my question is whether the phone would charge properly in India.
like voltage wise
The travel adapter varies by country or region.
Use only the travel adapter and micro USB cable that come with your Nexus 5.
Using a different travel adapter or cable may damage your phone.
The input voltage range between the wall outlet and this travel adapter is AC 100V– 240V, and the travel adapter’s output voltage is DC 5V, 1.2A.
(https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/3473133?hl=en&ref_topic=3485407)
My friend is bringing N5 32GB from US
I worry whether its gona face some Charge issues
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/3473133?hl=en&ref_topic=3485407
The travel adapter varies by country or region.
Use only the travel adapter and micro USB cable that come with your Nexus 5. Using a different travel adapter or cable may damage your phone.
The input voltage range between the wall outlet and this travel adapter is AC 100V– 240V, and the travel adapter’s output voltage is DC 5V, 1.2A.
I want to ask that i have read that d820 us version will not work on 4g in india but the launched indian version is d821 and still people are saying this will also not work on 4g in india it means both d820 and d821 will not work with 4g , it is ridicolous so if 4g will launch in some time we have to buy another phone for 4g in india … plz reply soon
nexus 5 uses band 41 (2500 Mhz) but in India band 40 (2300 MHz) is used. so it will not work.
Airtel Supports Only 4G LTE Dongle ( USB Device)
There is no Sim Card india that supports 4 G LTE
and The LTE chip in N5 does have capability to support TD-LTE (band 40). it depends on google now whether to enable or not 🙁
Airtel Supports Only 4G LTE Dongle ( USB Device)
There is no Sim Card india that supports 4 G LTE
and The LTE chip in N5 does have capability to support TD-LTE (band 40). it depends on google now whether to enable or not 🙁
Hello…i got a nexus 5 from my uncle who bought it for me from us…will i b able to avail the warranty privileges of the same in india?does it have international warranty?
Congrats buddy…im also planning to buy n5 from us play store ….is it working properly in our indian network??do they provide a headset ? Warranty claim in india??
Why do you want a headset? STOCK EARPHONES ARE SO LAME. If you havve cash to buy this phone buy an aftermarket earphone.
hi dear if we purchase from play store then within year if some accidental damage occurs to mobile will local lg centres entertain complain
Hey guys!!
Pls help me .. i really want this phone but m jst curious about its camera and speaker volume .. pls help if anyone has had handson xperience with N5 … pls suggest what is the real deal with N5 camera and speaker
Me too wanna know same thing… please reply if ny1 had hands on on N5…
Speakers are good. The headset is of poor quality. Google has released a camera patch. So now its ok.
will nexus 5 support cdma in india
support for cdma is a doubt as all the mobile are now gsm prefferably.
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I tried tatadocomo cdma omh simcard today, its not working… Any one else able to check this?
I tried to use MTS India omh sim card and it didn’t work either. Is there any variation in the sim card which we should try?
currently nexus 5 32 gb black version is showing out of stock on the play store. when can we expect to come back?? any idea??
was nxus 5 support indian SIM or it has to be unlocked????
It is unlocked 🙂
can any1 please share the info about the extra charges when buying through google play ?? like taxes and shipping, on top of price shown on google play ??
You should read the post first…
Why are people so bothered about a freaking stupid headset in the box .__.
Save a bit more cash and buy a headset from sennheiser or maybe sound magic or something.
Can I make 3g video calls from nexus 5.last my mobile nexus 4 doest had this facilities..so pls help…
I have damaged my nexus 5, any idea what is the procedure involved in fixing it?
what about warranty of devices purchased in playstore?
No warranty if you bought from Play store
it’s coming with 1 year LG india warranty and 6 months on accessories….
Even if you buy it from playstore, you will get one year warranty from Google. You need to dial a toll free number – 1800 108 8485 and if customer care won’t be able to resolve your issue, they will replace your handset.
if ‘m buying it from Singapore can i get N5 for $399 (for 32GB)??
By Converting the dollor will come around 25k indian rupees. Will it have any problem using that phone here in India?
Is it better to purchase the Nexus 5 model from a store or from Google Play online?
Hi
I am planning to take nexus 5 from here(india)
Will this phone work in usa ??
Can someone tell what is the seller address mentioned on the bill? I want to claim the bill in office and the address needs to be india address
Hi am in South KOrea now. Wish to purchase Nexus 5 from here.
Mobile bands in Korea are as follows:
There are three major Korean mobile operators. Olleh(formerly KT), SK Telecom and LG U+(formerly LG Telecom). They provide 2G, 3G and 4G mobile network.
Olleh
2G Voice: 1.8Ghz CDMA2000 1x (currently not available)
2G Data: 1.8Ghz CDMA2000 1x Ev-DO rev.0 (currently not available)
3G Voice: 2.1Ghz WCDMA
3G Data: 2.1Ghz WCDMA HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+
4G Voice: 1.8Ghz LTE (Only in case of VoLTE voice call)
4G Data: 1.8Ghz LTE
SK Telecom
2G Voice: 800Mhz CDMA2000 1x (expires on 2018)
2G Data: 800Mhz CDMA2000 1x RTT (expires on 2018)
3G Voice: 2.1Ghz WCDMA
3G Data: 2.1Ghz WCDMA HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+
4G Voice: 1.8Ghz/800Mhz Multi-carrier LTE (Only in case of VoLTE voice call)
4G Data: 1.8Ghz/800Mhz Multi-carrier LTE
LG U+
2G Voice: 1.8Ghz CDMA2000 1x (expires on 2018)
2G Data: 1.8Ghz CDMA2000 1x RTT (expires on 2018)
3G Voice: 1.8Ghz CDMA2000 1x
3G Data: 1.8Ghz CDMA2000 Ev-DO rev.A
4G Voice: 2.1Ghz/800Mhz Multi-carrier LTE (Only in case of VoLTE voice call)
4G Data: 2.1Ghz/800Mhz Multi-carrier LTE
And nexus supports
2G/3G/4G LTE
North America:
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
CDMA: band class 0/1/10
WCDMA band: 1/2/4/5/6/8/19
LTE band: 1/2/4/5/17/19/25/26/41
Other regions:
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
WCDMA band: 1/2/4/5/6/8
LTE band: 1/2/3/5/7/8/20
So Can i use nexus 5 (d821) in both countires? India and Korea Please reply. I need guidance
I am planning to buy Nexus 5 from US from one of my friend.. what about International Warranty? If any issue comes, can I get support in India?
Hello every one,
i have bad news about nexus 5 32 gb…i have problem with this phone in hard ware…so please suggest me where i have to go for solution..
Name : Arvind Kumar Yadav
Phone n. 9582062071
if i buy nexus 5 from local market then who will be responsible for warranty???????? lg OR gOOGLE………. plz reply fast
My brother is gonna buy a Nexus5 for me from US Playstore.I’m from india.Will it work in india?.Will it support indian carriers like Airtel,Idea,Bsnl etc.Is it unlocked or locked phone?.Kindly reply me as soon as possible….
I broke my nexus 5 screen, it got broke by placing a phone hard on a glass shelf, i bought from a retailer in India in Feb, 2014. Will the insurance policy of LG or warranty covers this or not?
Will google replace it or not ?
can nexus 5 support for indian 4g network???
I have Nexus 5 D821 and i can use LTE in my phone although Airtel guys saying that they have deployed TD-LTE(2300mhz) only and people says that Nexus does not support this band. Not sure how can i access LTE i have tried to switch it on LTE only network and found it working.
Not sure whether Nexus has flaw or Airtel guys are lying but anyway i m happy as LTE is working.
Where can I buy the earphones that came with Nexus 5 separately? If possible, can you at least tell the model no. of the earphones?