The latest
version of the Google Nexus, the Nexus 5, is set to release soon a midst the
usual buzz that surrounds Google’s flagship devices. While the release date isn't announced as yet, there are always a few expectations that form the roots
of all the speculation that surrounds the coming of a Nexus. This includes the
operating system, which is upgraded in tandem with each Nexus release. In this Nexus
5 review, we separate the speculation from what’s reasonable and tell you
exactly what you can expect from the upcoming smartphone.
What’s The
‘Nexus’ About?
The Nexus is
Google’s very own Android device that sets a standard for smartphones from
other manufacturers. But why do Android lovers throng to purchase these
devices? Nexus phones have the bare-bones versions of their respective OSs.
That means that whether the device runs on Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich or
Jelly Bean, you get the untouched version of the OS, and immediate updates.
Google works
with different manufacturers for hardware components, as they’re primarily a
software brand. And due to the manufacturing partnerships being with known
brands like LG, this offers a lot of credibility to the hardware aspects of
these phones as well. Last year Google also launched the nexus
experiences devices with HTC and Samsung which run on stronger hardware. Read
about the Nexus experience devices here.
Here Are
Some Specifics
While
nothing is official as yet, most rumours and supposed leaks have been in
agreement of a few finer details. The Nexus 5 is touted to have a 5.2 inch
touch screen with an OLED display, a first in the market. The model is Full HD and has a resolution of
1920x1080. Also, the smartphone is rumored to have a processor belonging to
the Snapdragon 800 series.
The device
will most likely have a quad core processor, which clocks out at 2.3 GHz and there
is still debate on whether the device will have 2GB or 3GB of virtual memory. It’s
also almost certain that there will be a range of devices with different
internal memories of 16GB, 32GB and maybe even 64GB. There is an 1.3 megapixel front
camera paired with an 8 megapixel primary camera that has an optical image stabilization
feature. But the fact remains that it’s difficult to speculate on the in-depth
specifications of the camera.
Another
rumour surrounding the phone is that the camera will synchronize with the GPS
system, the array of sensors as well as weather and other location-specific
information to deliver completely optimized images. It’s too early to say
whether this is true or not, but the technology required to pull this off
definitely exists.
Defining The
Design
The Nexus 5s
design has only been hinted at through leaked images and speculation. While no
data exists on the materials used, the form factor can easily be extrapolated
from the 5.2 inch screen size. It’ll be just a little larger than the Samsung
Galaxy S4, in terms of overall size.
Another
design element that can be reasonably expected from the device is the lack of
hardware keys on the front part of the phone. The most recent Nexus, the Nexus
4, did not have hardware keys either and instead offered touch keys for even its
most basic functions.
Have An Android
Kit Kat
The
operating system is sure to be Android’s upcoming Kit Kat OS, but the
specifications and exact details of this operating system are unknown. But with
Google’s recent track record in mind, it’s be safe to say that all aspects –
including interface, performance and design – will be vastly improved upon.
What Does
This Mean For Your Wallet?
As mentioned
earlier in our Nexus 5 review, the smartphone will be available at three
different rates based on the physical memory capacity. Screenshots have been
taken of the accidental unveiling of the Nexus 5 smartphone on the Google Play
Store.
If the above
image is to be believed, the lowest memory version of the Nexus 5 (presumably
the 16 GB one) will be available for $349, similar to the Nexus 4 before its
price cut.
While there
hasn’t been an official statement from Google, the Nexus 5 is likely to be a
surprise launch at one of Google’s upcoming conferences. Many rumours have
slated the release to take place on the 1st of November, 2013. The
few specifications that we’ve so far speculated on are enough to give us a fair
idea of what we can expect from the Nexus 5.
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This article has written by Dharam Raj. He is working with smartphoneguru.in
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