LG Nexus 4 (2012)

Google Nexus Q (2012)

LG Nexus 5 (2013)

Google Project Ara (2013)

HTC Nexus One (2010)

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (2011)

ASUS Nexus 7 (2012)

ASUS Nexus 7 (2013)

HTC Nexus 9 (2014)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition (2013)

HTC One M7 Google Play Edition (2013)

HTC One M8 Google Play Edition (2014)

Motorola Nexus 6 (2014)

ASUS Nexus Player (2018)

HTC Dream (2008)

Samsung Nexus S (2010)

Samsung Nexus 10 (2012)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition (2013)

Motorola Moto G Google Play Edition (2014)

Huawei Nexus 6P (2015)

LG Nexus 5X (2015)

Amedeo

Created Feb 7, 2026

Rank the legendary lineup of Google's pure Android devices that defined a generation of smartphone enthusiasts! From the groundbreaking HTC Dream (2008) that started it all, through the beloved Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 tablets, to the premium Huawei Nexus 6P, these devices represented Google's vision for Android without manufacturer bloatware.

This collection includes iconic phones like the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus One, Google Play Edition devices that brought stock Android to flagship hardware, and even the mysterious Google Project Ara modular phone experiment. Each device played a crucial role in Android's evolution, offering timely updates and serving as the benchmark for what Android could be. Which Nexus device deserves the top spot in your heart?

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By Amedeo

S Tier

LG Nexus 4 (2012)
Google Nexus Q (2012)
LG Nexus 5 (2013)
Google Project Ara (2013)

A Tier

HTC Nexus One (2010)
Samsung Galaxy Nexus (2011)
ASUS Nexus 7 (2012)
ASUS Nexus 7 (2013)
HTC Nexus 9 (2014)

B Tier

Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition (2013)
HTC One M7 Google Play Edition (2013)
HTC One M8 Google Play Edition (2014)
Motorola Nexus 6 (2014)
ASUS Nexus Player (2018)

C Tier

HTC Dream (2008)
Samsung Nexus S (2010)
Samsung Nexus 10 (2012)
Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition (2013)
Motorola Moto G Google Play Edition (2014)
Huawei Nexus 6P (2015)
LG Nexus 5X (2015)