Rumors are rife that the Google Nexus 2015 release date will include two device models, assembled by LG and Huawei, and the star of the show is the freshly-coded Android M. A new report, however, is claiming that the next Nexus is mostly future-proof and more robust than the last build.
Tech blog site Geek Snack said in a report that Google is focusing on durability with its 2015 vanilla Android flagship, meaning the upcoming device "will have one major design improvement, in the form of a durable body that will be covered by some sort of resistant carbon fiber." The report pointed to an unnamed Google insider as source of the new information.
Yet while the Nexus maker is ensuring that the Nexus 6 sequel is built stronger and tougher than the previous models, there could be a resulting downside - that the upcoming iPhone and Galaxy rival will not be as pretty as expected.
It is said that Google is focusing on the best possible inside components that will be deployed with the Nexus 2015 so creating a sexy device is the least of its concerns in the project. The tech giant, according to Geek Snack, plans to roll out a device that is neither "appealing nor impressive visually ... and is focusing more on the inside of the phone rather than on the presentation."
But to compensate for the lack of sex appeal, the Nexus 2015 "will be a powerhouse specifically directed at power users," the blog report added.
True enough, the minimum specs floated by the report involve a 5.3-inch Full HD display panel, a Snapdragon 810 chip, at least 3GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal memory and 16MP rear camera upgrade. The killer features, of course, will be hardwired with Android M, the report said.
And to complement on the supposed Nexus 2015 monster build and specs, the device is also designed to serve users for an extended amount of time. Google will do this by possibly opting for a removable back plate, which is not known as a Nexus signature, that will allow users to swap batteries when needed.
With the ability to peel off the back cover and replace the battery anytime, Google is putting together a Nexus smartphone that could last for at least three years - its hardware protected by a sturdy phone casing and its software supported by direct-from-Google bug fixes and updates.
The report, however, remains sketchy on the Nexus 2015 release details, which Google is expected to implement between September and October this year, likely unboxing two models, rumored to be called LG Bullhead and Huawei Angler, that are both powered by Android M.