Android phones, apps and tablets

So is the Nexus 5 still the go to Android phone?

I'm a bit split because the N5 looks like a good deal (especially if I buy it while I'm in the US) but two of the main things I want is good battery life, a decent camera which seem to be the N5's shortcomings (according to online reviews). Other than that I'll be happy if it works smoothly, has good signal and is sufficiently sturdy to survive a relatively normal active life.

Presumably, even if the camera and battery on the N5 isn't great it'll be better than my current HTC sensation which is ghastly.

What other options should I be looking at?

4-5 hours screen on time.
If you turn off location reporting its easy to get 48 hours on a charge with that much SOT.
Of course two or three long phone conversations will chew up battery.