Google calls it “bright red,” but that description only half-describes the new Nexus 5. It’s bright — impossibly, eye-catchingly so, almost as if it’s glowing — but it’s definitely not red. It’s a loud, gleaming orange, like an Exit sign or a glossed-up version of the “tangerine” Google Glass model. It looks great next to the colorful Android OS, and the black buttons and camera lens stand out in eye-popping contrast. It’s actually one of the more cohesive-looking versions of the phone, with smooth sides and edges that feel better to hold than either of the other color options.
Up close and personal with the blindingly colorful red Nexus 5
is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired.
The black-and-white Nexus 5s are meant to be understated — you can’t miss this one. It stands out even next to the myriad Moto X options, which now all look dull and quiet on my desk. Basically this phone is ready to put on its furry boots, crank up a Katy Perry dubstep remix, and party.
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