The next in line of Nexus phones from Google — the Nexus 5X is an LG device announced on September 29, 2015. The 5X is a 5.2-inch device that weighs in at 136 grams. Available in 16GB or 32GB models in Carbon, Quartz, and Ice — it's sporting a 2700 mAh battery, 64-bit processor, and 2GB of RAM. The Nexus 5X uses USB-C for charging and sync, and has the same camera as the Nexus 6P — the front camera coming in at 8MP with 12.3MP rear shooter.
There's a built-in fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone, a new way of authenticating dubbed "Nexus Imprint" — that works with Android Pay — and of course it's running Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Nexus 5X Specs:
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Display | 5.2 inches FHD (1920x1080) LCD at 423 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Fingerprint- and smudge-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Rear Camera | 12.3MP 1.55 μm pixels f/2.0 aperture IR laser-assisted autofocus 4K (30fps) video capture 120 fps slow motion video capture Broad-spectrum CRI-90 dual flash |
| Front Camera | 5MP 1.4 μm pixels f/2.2 aperture |
| Processors | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Processor, 1.8GHz hexa-core 64-bit Adreno 418 GPU |
| Memory & Storage | RAM: 2GB LPDDR3 Internal storage: 16GB or 32GB |
| Dimensions | 147.0 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 136 g |
| Sensors | Fingerprint sensor Sensor Hub Accelerometer Gyroscope Barometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Hall sensor Android Context Hub |
| Ports | Micro USB Type-C 3.5 mm audio jack Single Nano SIM slot |
| Battery | 2,700 mAh |
| Other | LED notification light |
Nexus Protect is available for the Nexus 5X as well, giving you extra protection beyond the 1-year manufacturer's warranty. For $69, Nexus Protect covers you from device malfunctions and accidental damage for 2 years. If something should happen, submit a claim and a new device can be yours as early as the next business day.
When purchased from the Google Store, the Nexus 5X also comes with a 90-day trial of Google Play Music.
The Nexus 5X is available via the Google Store starting at $329.
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