It's official — this year's Nexus lineup includes two phones from LG and Huawei.
The Android 6.0 Marshmallow era begins today with the announcement of two new Nexus phones — the 5.2-inch Nexus 5X from LG, and the 5.7-inch Nexus 6P from Huawei.
The Nexus 5X is being pegged as an update to the Nexus 5 from a couple of years ago and boasts some interesting hardware. It's a relative lightweight at 126 grams, has a laser autofocus for the camera, 64-bit CPU and USB Type-C. Round back there's the Nexus Imprint fingerprint sensor and it'll be available in three colors: Carbon Black, Quartz White and Ice Blue. Inside, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1
The Huawei made Nexus 6P is constructed from aeronautical grade aluminum and is just 7.1mm thick. It's got a 5.7-inch WHQD display around the front with a 74 percent screen-to-body ratio. It's actually got a bigger display and smaller body size than Apple's iPhone 6s Plus. It, too, has USB-C and the Nexus Imprint fingerprint sensor around the back. Oh, and it'll be available in a 128GB storage option.
Camera wise the Nexus 6P has a 12.3MP rear shooter with a Sony sensor that's optimized for indoor photography. Round the front is an 6MP camera with HDR+ for those awesome selfies. You'll be able to take 240fps slow motion video, and the pixels on the sensor its said are 4x the size of those on last year's Nexus 6.
It's also going to be available in a range of colors: Frost White, Aluminum and Graphite Black, and of course both it and the Nexus 5X Will come with Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Here's a quick breakdown on pricing for both phones:
| Size | Nexus 5X | Nexus 6P |
|---|---|---|
| 16GB | $379 | — |
| 32GB | $429 | $499 |
| 64GB | — | $549 |
| 128GB | — | $649 |
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Google unveils the LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P
tmobile informed me the phones are unlocked only smh there goes my jump
The prices for the 6p are crazy. Glad i didn't keep the nexus 6.
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Question about carrier features on the 6P...would wifi calling on TMobile still work with my TMobile SIM or is that a baked in feature only done by the carrier? Everything else looks great, but when I'm at our place in the mountains LTE is nonexistent and wifi calling is the only communication I have.
Are both the cameras (hardware) the same on these phones? Does the 6P just have a few extra software features?
I saw no info on carrier support. Are these Verizon - friendly?
Just got my preorder aluminum 64gb n6p with Android protect .... Super stoked . although doesn't ship for a month
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I'm pleasantly surprised at the 6P price.
Oh yippee.. 6P starting at $699..
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The 6P starts at $499. The most expensive (128gb) is only $649.
Just checked the website again, $699 for 32gb
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$849 for the 128gb
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Are you in the US?
Just checked your profile. It says Ireland. They're definitely giving you a much higher price there than here. I wonder if you can order through a VPN and get the US price. It'll be worth it.
Well I live in Ireland right now but I live in Canada and checked the price for there which is what I stated above
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Moto X Pure Edition for me...
was there any talks of nexus devices on carriers??
Phew. Just ordered a 64GB 6P in graphite.
I'll be picking up the 5x around tax season. It's a little absurd that they couldn't just do $400 for a 32gb option only, but Google is obviously going to push the cloud more. I'l use their cloud more often if I can get on GoogleFi with it, and I'm assuming both phones will.
Hmm no SD slot.... that would mean the 64GB option for me if I go this route. Still trying to decide on the Nexus 6 since its so cheap now, the Moto X Pure on the 6P/5X
The Nexus 6P looks surprisingly good. I'm thinking about buying it but the size might be too big for me.
The key for me if that it's smaller than the iPhone 6+.
Very interested in the 6P now. I think it looks beautiful. Seriously compared to other android devices.
Looking forward to the hand on videos.
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I just don't understand the need for the little corner markers like on the Iphone. Seems like a purely copied design element that does nothing for structural integrity.
Lol i havent read or heard the great debate surprisingly. Is the 5x 2 or 3gb ram???!!?!?!? Whats wrong with you people..??
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Prices are great, but the snapdragon 810 ruins it for me. It's been shown time and time again that it is comparable to last year's 805 in performance after taking into account the throttling. This is a year to skip a phone upgrade. I can't wait for next year tho.
And pretty sure the Nexus 6 with it's 6" screen is still a smaller body size that the ipeen6+
How come apple holds their events in a huge auditorium with a huge screen, and Google sets up their event in what looks like the corner of Dom's car shop in Fast and the furious
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Because Apple is a religious cult.
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Because Apple needs to make you feel they are special so they can rape you.
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Best answer!! lol
Because aPPle is evil.
Because Apple is bigger and their iPhones are the best selling devices on the planet and more than other competitor that's why.
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Yeah I'm choosing the 5x over nextbit robin:)
don't know actually since the 5x only has 2gb of ram
Motorola Droid X reborn
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The 6P doesn't look nearly as garish as I thought it would. I may end up picking that up in a few months.
It's the note4 for me
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Im fairly underwhelmed as well on the 5x. Considering the Xiaomi Mi4c starts at $200 for similar specs (minus fingerprint scanner).
I like that they did not make the same phone in 2 different sizes. But I'll buy both if the price is right. I'm just a phone whore. (Android only)
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Oh I see the prices now. I'll buying both. They can join my note 5. And holy phone matrimony
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So only the 6p has front facing speakers?
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I see front speakers on both of them.
Single front-facing speaker on the Nexus 5X.
Dual front-facing stereo speakers on the Nexus 6P.
Was hoping that 5x would be compact enough, but at 5.2 with large bezels won't work for me. I can only wait and see if Sony will come to Verizon with z5c. Until then I'll keep using [and enjoying] my recently refreshed (new battery and back cover) OG Moto X. If it wasn't for such a poor camera and mediocre battery (mostly bad) I wouldn't upgrade for another year or two.
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I agree. Just because the screen is 5.2", doesnt mean the phone is compact enough.
Same here, exactly.
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My 4.7 inch HTC One X was the perfect size for me. Then the Nexus 5 was like 4.97, which was still comfortable, now I have a Moto X 2014 at 5.1 inches, and the new Nexus (which I'd really like to own) is 5.2. Stop the size creep! These manufacturers created a market segment when they started putting out massive ~6-inch phones, but then spoiled any diversity by raising the size of the smaller handsets too, so now their "regular" phone and their "big" phone both appeal to the same buyers.
One of the best parts about Android is the possibility of endless handset diversity, which we've seen almost none of this year; every manufacturer is putting out the same five-point-something inch phone that's almost indistinguishable from the next, and now all the top manufacturers' flagships are sitting within one crowded little segment of the market. Great job.
"larger pixels for great pics in any light" - Didn't we already grind HTC into the dirt over this camera technology.?? Maybe they were on to something...
HTC just used a shitty Toshiba sensor.
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HTC actually did have pretty decent low light capabilities. It's the rest that was flawed.
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They had the software down but the sensor was a no go.
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Iphone 6 also has this large pixel advertisement and it takes a very good picture
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Am I reading this right, there is no 64GB, or 128GB option?
That would be for the Nexus 5.
Ya for the 5x
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I like the size and styling of the 5x better, but I like the SD card and the moto software of the X pure. Pricing might make a difference.
aluminum body........so i'm assuming no more wireless charging. that's very disappointing google is abandoning wireless charging after the nexus 4,5,6.
Going to be some great deals on the nexus 6 for the coming weeks :) exciting times.
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Damn! Now I don't know if I want the 5x or the X pure. Decisions
It's 6P or X Pure for me. Though Moto maker looks like it might do it for me.
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personally I would probably go with the 6P for the finger print sensor out of those two
But without OIS both are a no go for me.
The 5x has the fingerprint sensor. But as of now I'm leaning towards the 6p.
Sadly, I'm underwhelmed by the Nexus offerings this year.
I guess there's always next year!
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I would agree with you. Apple has shown more innovation with their "S" models even though they cost significantly more. Value-wise it would seem that the Moto phones might be a better choice. I suspect the next generation phones coming from other manufacturers will one up the Nexus phones since Apple has raised the bar once again.
Other than the 3d touch...what innovation are you talking about exactly?
3d touch isn't innovative.
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$500.00 starting price for the 6P is not bad.
I wonder if illiterate people get the full effect of alphabet soup
These are the days I wish I had a removable battery. Going to be on the phone a lot.
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Nothing on the Play Store yet
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Nexus 6P for the win!! If only it didn't have that ugly black camera bar at the top. The Nexus 5X is just too small for me, so I guess the 6P is my choice.
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Are they available today?
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October I think.
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Thanks
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Those are some damn good prices.!
Sprint Galaxy Tab 4, because I don't need a Super High-End tablet.