Leaked details about the Google Nexus 5 2015 strongly suggest that the sequel to the Motorola Nexus 6 is more of a sub-flagship smartphone. But make no mistake, what Google has cooked up is a fully capable device that on top runs a pure build of Android 6.0 Marshmallow on release date.
The specs that Google's upcoming hero phone, also known as Nexus 5X, may not be jaw-dropping when compared to the competition but its maker made sure that the handset has all the chops to successfully skirmish with the best out there. Below are the reasons the LG Nexus 2015 is a definitive flagship killer:
5.2-inch display in 1080p resolution
As a bit of a step back from flagship status, the resurrected Nexus 5 will be delivered with a 5.2-inch screen profile. The size for many is the sweet spot - not too small that permits sufficient screen viewing and enough space for navigation. It's not too big as well and the immediate benefit for users is easy handling.
Then the 1920 x 1080 screen resolution, according to experts, is the highest that the naked eye is able to appreciate, technically making the Nexus 5X one of the best smartphones to become available.
Snapdragon 808 with 2GB of RAM
Firing up the next Nexus is Snapdragon 808 chip that reportedly is tapped with 2GB of RAM. Underpowered? On paper it looks that way but the seemingly mid-range key components are expected to flex their full powers thanks to Google's new mobile operating system - Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Just like what Apple does with iOS and the iPhone inner parts that the software governs, Marshmallow is expected to extract the best performance from SD 808 and its decent RAM provision.
First to rock new Android
And speaking of the new Android that will soon hit the town, the LG Nexus 5 2015 will have the honor of rocking first what Google has to offer with its Marshmallow menu. In this respect, Nexus is always the sure winner - having vanilla Android ahead of the pack and besting the flagships from Samsung, Sony and LG.
Android Pay
One of the new Android headline features is dubbed by Google as Android Pay. As the name implies, the service is all about wireless and online payment through the Nexus handset, implemented with great ease but with rock-solid security protocols thanks to the arrival of NFC and fingerprint reader to the native Android ecosystem.
With Android Pay, the Nexus 5S is all geared up to slug it out with Apple Pay on the iPhone 6S and Samsung Pay on the Galaxy Note 5.
Upgraded camera combo
The Nexus 5 2015 camera prowess is considered a leapfrog. The system will reportedly consist of at least 12MP on the main shooter and 5MP on rear - the key specifications ready for shootout with flagship rivals toting the same capabilities.
Truly Nexus sticker price - cheap
The most tempting element of the Google Nexus 5 2015 on release date is the price tag that according to initial reports will be no more than $500 a pop. But things got better recently as more indicators surfaced that say starting price for 32GB variant is around $350 via the Play Store and $400 for the 64GB model. The figures being floated around are surely more solid compared to the already cheap Moto X 2015 that starts at $399.
The next Nexus official reveal is set September 29 but pre-orders will not be accepted by Google until October 13 en route to the actual LG Nexus 5 2015 release date.