Google Nexus 5 (2015) (Photo : YouTube/CTNtechnologynews)
There are various excellent smartphones available now such as LG G4 and Galaxy S6. Also, the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 5 looks quite promising. However, you should skip them and wait for the Nexus 5 (2015) or Nexus 6 (2015) to arrive.
According to Android Police, the tech giant Google will launch two smartphones to replace Nexus 6 and Nexus 5 (2013).
Some of the rumored features of Nexus 5 2015 are dual front-facing speakers, 4 MP front camera, 32 and 64GB of internal storage, 5.2-inch display, 8-core Snapdragon 620 processor, 13 megapixel F1.8 camera, USB Type-C Connector with Quick Charging Technology and 3,180 mAh battery, GizmoChina reported.
On the other hand, Nexus 6 2015 is expected to have features such as 5.7-inch, 32 and 64GB of internal storage, 3,500 mAh battery and 8-core Snapdragon 820 processor.
Rumors are doing the rounds that the LG Nexus 5 will be a mix between the the original Nexus 5 and LG G4 and come in under $400. Various reports also suggest that it could arrive with Android M in September with a release date in early October, and the Huawei Nexus 6 might be launched at a later date.
Battery Life
Both Nexus smartphones will support Quick Charging technology that enables them to get to 50 percent in 30 minutes on the wall. The two handsets will have bigger batteries ultimately, and when they are low, they will recharge quicker.
The Nexus 6 is expected to have a bigger 3,500 mAh battery and the 2015 Nexus 5 is said to have a 3,180 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S6 launched in April has a higher resolution display and an 8-core chip, however a small 2,550 mAh battery. One can see that Nexus 5 (2015) will have great battery life in 2015.
Features
USB Type-C connectors and fingerprint scanners are some of the new features all Android smartphones will have in 2016. Fingerprints will work with Android Pay and are more secure. Samsung's present system is home-made, however with Android M fingerprint support is built straight into Android.
USB Type-C brings reversible universal cords for syncing and charging and fast USB 3.0 speeds. It means charging will be easier. The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 decided not to use USB Type-C connectors, while OnePlus 2 has a fake USB Type-C connector that is USB 2.0 speeds.
Furthermore, new Nexus smartphones will come with Android 5.2 M. Android 5.2 M was announced in May and is set to be launched before the end of third quarter of this year.
Camera
According to several reports, the Nexus 5 2015 will have a 13 MP camera with optical image stabilization, laser auto-focus and an f/1.8 aperture which means it is extremely capable, fast and works great in poor light conditions. Rumors also suggest that the Huawei Nexus 6 will have a pretty stellar camera.
