The Nexus 5 (2015) is said to come with several high end specifications and features. (Photo : Twitter / MKBHD)
The LG Nexus 5 (2015) and Huawei Nexus 6 (2015) are pegged to get announced in October 2015. Find out which one to purchase by weighing the pros and cons of both the upcoming Nexus smartphones.
Until 2013, Google was praised for releasing low-priced Nexus smartphones. However, in 2014, the search engine giant released the 5.96-inch Nexus 6 phablet with an expensive price tag. It did not receive good reception from users who preferred smaller smartphones and cheaper pricing.
In 2015, Google has teamed up with LG and Huawei to manufacture two Nexus smartphones. Find out what sets the two forthcoming Nexus 2015 smartphones apart:
Size: Small vs Large
The LG Nexus 5 (2015) will be sporting a 5.2-inch screen but the Huawei Nexus 2015 will be a phablet model with 5.7-inch screen, Gizmo China reported. Again, users with smaller hands may prefer the LG variant over the Huawei handset.
Material: Plastic vs Metal
Rumors have it that the LG Nexus 5 (2015) will be coming with rubberized plastic panel on its rear. However, the Huawei Nexus 6 (2015) will be a premium smartphone with aluminum unibody chassis.
Specs: Midrange vs High-end
Even though both the devices will be powered by Android M OS, the Huawei Nexus will be featuring the advanced Snapdragon 820 or 810 chip, Phone Arena reported. Rumors also suggest that it may feature the Kirin 950 chip from Huawei. LG Nexus 5 (2015) is expected to be powered by a midrange chip like the Snapdragon 615 or 620 chip.
Pricing: Cheaper vs Expensive
It goes without saying that the premium Huawei Nexus 6 (2015) will be costlier than the LG Nexus 5 (2015). The LG variant is expected to priced between $300 to $400.
