After months of rumours, leaks, and speculation, Google has officially announced two new Nexus smartphones.
The devices in question are the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, both unveiled at a product launch event today.
We’ll kick off with the Nexus 5X, the smaller of the two handsets and brainchild of South Korean manufacturer LG.
We’ll spare you the faff – here’s the full list of specs:
- 5.2-inch IPS LCD (1,920 x 1,080, 424ppi) display
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 1.8GHz hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor
- 12.3-megapixel rear camera (1.55uM, f/2.0)
- IR Laser assisted autofocus, 4K video capture (30fps), CRI-90 dual-flash
- 5-megapixel front camera (1.4uM, f/2.2)
- 2,700mAh battery
- 16/32GB storage options
- Nano SIM
- 147 x 7.9 x 72.6mm dimensions
- 136g weight
- Quartz White, Ice Blue, and Charcoal Black colour options
- USB-C port and charger
- 3.5mm audio jack
- Fingerprint sensor, sensor hub, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, hall sensor, Android context hub
- Phone, charger, earphones, quick start guide included in box
Nexus 5X
Related: Nexus 5X vs Nexus 5
Next up is the Nexus 6P, built by Chinese firm Huawei and decidedly stomping around in phablet territory.
Check out the full roster of specs:
- 5.7-inch 16:9 WQHD AMOLED (2,560 x 1,440, 518ppi) display
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor v2.1
- 12.3-megapixel rear camera (1.55uM, f/2.0)
- 8-megapixel front camera
- 3,450mAh battery
- 3GB RAM
- 32/64/128GB storage options
- Nano SIM slot
- 159.4 x 77.8 x 7.3mm dimensions
- 178g weight
- Aluminium, Graphite, Frost, and Gold colour options
- USB-C port and charger
- Fast charging (10 minutes of charging gets you 7 hours of battery life, apparently)
- LTE Cat. 6
- Dual-firing front speakers
- All-metal body
- Rear fingerprint scanner
Related: Nexus 6P vs Nexus 6
Both handsets will be available to pre-order today, including in the UK, US, Ireland, and Japan.
The Nexus 5X starts at $379, while the Nexus 6P begins at $499.
Shipping kicks off later in October, and all handsets will be unlocked if purchased directly from Google.
Tell us what you think of Google’s new handsets in the comments section.
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