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First test of Google Nexus 5X: we take the same and start again?

I do not know about you but when I discovered the Nexus 5X for the first time I had such a sense of Already Seen. The new opus Nexus, manufactured by LG, recalls indeed at any point his predecessor. A sort copy, clone the first Nexus 5. But do not worry, it was my first impression. So I took out the phone in hand after his announcement in San Francisco. Is the new Google smartphone stamped worthy successor to the Nexus 5? Here is my answer.

Updated: orders for the Nexus 5X open since this morning. The first deliveries will begin on 9 November.

Google Nexus 5X - Release date and price

The new Nexus 5X is available from 527 Dollar for the 16GB version and 582 Dollars for the 32GB version. Pre-orders are possible from November 2 with a delivery date scheduled for November 9. All people pre-order the phone before November 8 will receive a free Chromecast.

The Nexus 5X is available in three different colors: Carbon, Quartz, and Ice Blue.

Google Nexus 5X - Design and finishing

Just a quick glance to realize that the Nexus 5X is a Google Product smartphone. It's not only the inscription "Nexus" in large on the back of the mobile which gives that impression but the characteristics of the mobile forms. We find indeed in its grip same sensation original Nexus 5 with its curved edges, which makes it more ergonomic and less slippery smartphone.

The same feeling of familiarity is present with the plastic design of the rear facade of the Nexus 5X, which hosts this time a fingerprint reader and a more prominent camera.

Personally, I do not find very attractive black edges around the screen. They are very thin and seem to occupy space unnecessarily. It's disappointing because the smartphone could have been smaller.

The design of the Nexus 5X is classic

With its 5.2-inch screen, the Nexus 5X is positioned as a competitor upscale compact smartphones but its design makes it slightly bigger than smartphones offering the same screen size. Pity. However, despite its larger dimensions (147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm) to the Nexus 5, the phone thinner.

Nexus 5X is a compact smartphone with a 5.2 inch screen

Despite these criticisms, power and volume buttons are placed on the right side and are easily accessible with the thumb, just like the fingerprint reader on the back. The latter is functional and can be used without problems. Although obviamente, it can be used to unlock the smartphone. Its use is also very convenient.

As for the assembly of the Nexus 5X, he is impeccable but is however not at the level of the most high-end smartphones like the Nexus 6P, true high-end Mountain View. The Nexus 5X is more aimed at people looking for a classic smartphone and can be customized easily. It would have been surprising that both Nexus launched this year also similar.

Google Nexus 5X - Screen

With the Nexus 5X, Google and LG did not want to propose yielded too smartphone. The phone thus offers an IPS LCD Full-HD 5.2 inch (423 dpi). He is also wearing a protective glass Gorilla Glass 3. On the art, glass has a 40% chance to ignore the shock impact to ~ one meter in height. It is regrettable that this is not a Gorilla Glass 4 that is offered on the Nexus 5X.

While some will be disappointed not to see the QHD on the Nexus 5X, this Full HD resolution is more than enough to offer a very decent image quality. It also has the advantage of consuming far less resources than Quad-HD and therefore offer greater autonomy.

The edges of the screen of the Nexus 5P have benefited from being thinner.

The design of the Nexus 5X that the screen never touches the media when the smartphone is placed on a table. The edges of the screen are slightly raised effect. This certainly can effectively protect the screen from scratches and bad shots but it's really not very nice aesthetically.

Otherwise, the screen is generally good. Nexus 5X brightness is sufficient. The colors are true to life and the viewing angles are very stable. But honestly, these are the things that we were right to expect for a Nexus phone.

Google Nexus 5X - Software Interface

The Nexus 5X, with the Nexus 6P, is the first smartphone in the world to offer Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the latest version of the mobile OS from Google. So you can enjoy before everyone novelties Marshmallow: applications permissions management, the introduction of a menu dedicated to the management of RAM, fast customization parameters of the status bar, the return of vertical scrolling in the drawer of apps, "Now on Tap" ...

It is also the advantage of having stock Android, the purest and most faithful of our preferred system release. It is the advantage of not having a whole lot of preinstalled applications that you can not delete. Google can even uninstall the ones you do not want.

Google now lets you uninstall its applications.

The Nexus 5P also includes a fingerprint reader, a first for the Nexus range. Marshmallow Android is now compatible and offers more features, like to pay with its Android smartphone via Pay.
Sensor adjustment is in seconds, the detection time when placing the finger should be only 600 milliseconds. Anyway, the release process was very quick although I would not say he was not faster than the OnePlus 2, the Huawei Mate S or Honor 7.

Another feature that deserves mention, and which will surely attract the media's attention in the coming days, is the feature on Tap Now, the new generation of intelligent wizard Google.

Google Nexus 5X - Performances

It is difficult to talk about performance when the smartphone was held only ten minutes in his hands. At this stage, I would describe the new Nexus as commonplace. The experience was fluid. Switching between applications is made naturally and scrolling application drawer encountered no lag.

Unfortunately I was not able to play complex games to test its graphics capabilities and strength. Further testing will be needed to definitively judge the beast.

In profile, the Nexus 5X much like its predecessor.

For those who want to know what the Nexus 5X hides under its hood, know that it features a Snapdragon 808 processor with 2GB of RAM LPPDR3. As for the graphics chip is the same Adreno 418 that the LG G4 that goes up 155.5 GFlops. Good enough for every turn.

Google Nexus 5X - Camera

Let's face it. Nexus devices are not traditionally known for the quality of their photos. We do not know what the reason, but Google does not seem to lose much time and resources on developing performance sensors. LG has yet revealed in 2015 one of the best camera phones on the market with the LG G4 and expectations were quite high for the Nexus 5X.

Unfortunately, we are not satisfied and the Nexus 5X camera seems to have inspired the philosophy of HTC and its race megapixels. The back camera of the Nexus 5X is a 12.3 megapixel f / 2.0 can record video in Ultra-HD / 4K at 30 fps and 300 fps in 720p HD. It is accompanied by a laser autofocus which improves the speed of development when taking pictures and videos.

Alas, the Nexus 5X does not offer optical image stabilization. Google believes that the phone is able to compensate this lack with fast laser autofocus. The problem is that the promise is not required, especially in low light conditions. Taking pictures is done by hand very quickly. A more thorough test we will confirm (or not).

A 12.3-megapixel sensor for the Nexus but no 5X optical image stabilizer.

To the front, we are before a front sensor of 5 megapixels, whose opening is f / 2.2 and 1.4μm pixels. A cut above the 2013 model.

We look forward to receiving the smartphone in the office to be able to test all the performance and take more pictures in different lighting conditions.

Google Nexus 5X - Autonomy

We arrived at the wound all the Nexus range, the Achilles heel of Google: the battery. The first Nexus 5, like its predecessor, the Nexus 4, we were hugely disappointed on that part.

Fortunately, Google and LG have sent their newborn for review to enable it to gain a swift endurance. Thus we have to deal with a 2700 mAh battery for the Nexus 5X. In short, it is 400 mAh more and difference to the battery of Nexus stopped in May 2013 to 2300 mAh but it is not exceptional. Today, there are indeed many smartphones, some of which are more affordable than the Nexus 5X, which offer much larger batteries. I am thinking here in Honor 6, Honor 7, Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3.

However, it is important to remember that the version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow improves standby particular. The Nexus also has a 5X perfect optimization between its hardware part and software part. What ultimately expect good results.

Nexus 5X battery is unfortunately not removable.

During our grip, it was unfortunately not possible to test the autonomy of Nexus 5X. We hope to soon test its strength when we have the smartphone in the office.

Google Nexus 5X - Specifications

	Google Nexus 5, 2015 (LG-H790 / H791-LG) (Code name: Bullhead)
System	Android 6.0 Marshmallow (pure Android interface)
Screen	IPS: 5.2 inches, Full-HD 1080 x 1920 pixels, ~ 424 pixels per inch, Gorilla Glass 3
Processor	hexacœur (6) Snapdragon 808 "MSM8992" (64 bits) Cortex-A57 cores at 1.82 GHz 2 Cortex-A53: 1.44 GHz 4 cores
Graphics chip	Adreno 418 (up 155.5 GFlops)
RAM	2GB (LPDDR3)
Internal memory	16/32 GB (microSD card reader: No)
Battery	2700 mAh (removable: No)
Camera	Rear: 12.3 megapixels (with laser autofocus, dual LED flash, 4K video, HDR, f / 2.2, etc.) before: 5 megapixels (f / 2.2)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac (Dual-Band: 2.4 and 5 GHz) Bluetooth 4.1 (LE, EDR, A2DP) 3G / 4G: cat.6 (up to 300 Mbit / s): - LG-H790: 2/4/5/7/12/13/17/25/26/41 (LTE) - LG-H971: 2/4/5/7/17/26/41 (LTE) GPS (A-GPS) + GLONASS
Dimensions	147 x 72.5 x 7.9 mm
Weight	136 grams
DAS	-
Specials	- Fingerprint Scanner - Stereo speakers (front) - Fast Charging: Quick Charge 2.0 (0-60% in 30 minutes) - USB 1.0 Type-C (reversible)
Price	- 379 dollars in 16GB (479 euros in France) - $ 429 32 GB (529 euros in France)

First verdict of the Nexus X

How to judge the Nexus 5 after a first grip? I would say that the smartphone is discreet. He is a younger clone of the first Nexus 5. Moreover, it is in these terms that Google introduced the smartphone speaking rejuvenation.

Aesthetic differences are not very numerous, or almost absent. But that's not necessarily bad. The Nexus 5X than its predecessor on two points: the battery and the camera. In both areas, there is hope, but only a detailed test of the Nexus 5X will be able to provide more information.

The price however for Europe calls me and tells me that competition will be fierce for the Nexus 5X. He will face cheaper phones like the Honor 7 or OnePlus 2. competition as the Nexus 5 was not in 2013.

Personally, I'm not too hard on the Nexus 5X because I like to benefit from the latest version of Android 6.0 Marsmallow in its purest experience. Lovers of the Nexus 5 will also find their account with this new generation, even if the price is increasing.

Google Nexus 5X - Where to buy?

According to our latest information, the Nexus 5 (2015) should be well developed by LG in partnership with Google. Although no announcement has been disclosed, we believe this new terminal will be a great surprise to the end of 2015. The new Nexus could even be probably the best smartphone this year end. Here are 5 reasons why you want to own the Google Nexus 5, 2015.

1. Nexus 5: A very attractive price

The success of the Nexus 5 is undoubtedly attributed to its value. Indeed, for an introductory price set at 349 euros for the basic model, it was about two times cheaper than its competitors.

The Nexus 5 (2015) there will be the long-awaited by the community?

Moreover, it is interesting to note that the Nexus 5 has not seen its price decline over the years. This fact is extremely rare in the mobile world (except for the Apple iPhone) and proves that Google managed to find the right price for their device because it is no longer produced.

LG is once again in command of the Nexus project, there is a good chance that the Nexus 5 (2015) benefits from the same advantages as its predecessor.

2. Nexus 5 (2015): Stock Android

This may seem obvious, but one of the main reasons to buy a Nexus whatever is its stripped of all artifice software. A refined version of Android without unnecessary applications, fast and efficient. The new Nexus phone coming out will be equipped with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. What advantage first of the latest Android update.

The new version of Android will be available at the launch of the new Nexus 5 (2015).

The advantage of such a version of Android lies mainly in the fact that your device is always one of the first to be updated! Bug fixes, performance improvements or redesign, it is the best Android experience available currently.

3. Nexus 5 (2015) A dream size

You may worry a Nexus 5 (2015) even larger than the Nexus 6, fashionable phablettes. Rest assured, LG is not a brand that values whenever perforce the huge screens of current smartphones. They moreover reduces the size of G Flex 2 of 6 to 5.5 inches because for them, this size was impractical. We all agree on that!

The first rumors we also confirm this impression because it would issue a 5.2-inch display for the LG model.

Latest Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 compared.

But why is this factor so important? The size of a smartphone directly influences who will buy this device. We talked to many people and one of the reasons most frequently, it is the size of the screen. Some like it small and another larger depending on the type of use in everyday life. I personally loved the long series of Note and the Oneplus One but in the end I now uses a Z3 compact that delights my pockets.

4. Nexus 5 (2015): Ultra-fast charging time

Although we have little hope of seeing the Nexus 5 (2015) to develop a high performance battery, rumors makes us think that it could get away well. Frankly, any current smartphone can boast of its autonomy? No real improvement is noted for at least a decade.

Saving energy is evolving and current processors are less greedy. And even if the next Nexus will not be equipped with a huge battery, it should load very quickly thanks to Qualcomm Quick-Charge 2.0. Overview on the LG G4, this function will undoubtedly privilege the Nexus 5 (2015).

Android M play an important role in your battery.

Android Marshmallow will be present on the Nexus future and according to Google, Android M is optimized for your battery. For example, it speaks of an increase of 50 per cent of the autonomy of the Nexus 5. We are anxious to see if this is the case!

5. LG: Life's Good

The buttons on the back of the latest LG smartphones are a matter of taste. For my part, I have always appreciated the ergonomics and comfort they bring. Again, this opinion is very divided and many other critics had gone up against LG.

What good news if LG does the next Nexus!

Should we expect a similar design for the next generation Nexus 5 (2015)? Absolutely not, only time will tell. Personally and as many other publishers, we firmly believe it.

The Nexus 5 smartphone class was really a relatively efficient and very affordable. LG is serious and if they produce the new Nexus, we are very confident about the success of it.

Conclusion: Nexus 5 (2015)

The popularity of the Nexus 6 has not reached that of its little brother the Nexus 5. Google understands this and wants to give back the keys of the LG Nexus. We hope that the gigantic slot machine will have listened to the community and are very confident for the Nexus 5 (2015).

Do not expect the most powerful or the most surprising appliance market, but rather a beautiful object, simple and inexpensive offering stock Android experience. Is not the first goal of the Nexus?

The Nexus 5 (2015) it will crush the competition?

Please follow all the rumors about the Nexus 5 (2015) in our article. Meanwhile, share your opinion in the comments. The next Nexus 5 you-it makes the eye?

Nexus 6 is official since a short week, a comparison with the Nexus 5 is needed more than ever. First, because it is still relevant to compare the new model with the old one, because then the differences are perhaps more numerous than in previous years.

We like it or not its format, we must admit that this year, Google has made a big step forward by offering not an smartphone with compact dimensions characterized by a better value for money than the competition but a great Phablet 5.96 inches sold in the same price range as the latest high-end market entrant.

Nexus 6 vs Nexus 5

Comparative Nexus 6 vs Nexus 5

Processor and Performance Nexus 6 vs Nexus 5

Like its predecessor, the Nexus 6 team is a Qualcomm processor of the latest generation. We pass and a quad core Snapdragon Soc 800 clocked at 2.3 GHz and supported by 2GB of Ram to 805 Snapdragon processor clocked at 2.7 GHz and associated with 3GB of RAM.

An explosive combo which means both, higher performance, but especially the support of 4G LTE Category 6 which allows to push up rates to 300 Mbps against 150 Mbps for LTE Category 4 modem embedded in the processor Nexus 5. Of course, this is only interesting when you have a 4G + package.

At the storage level, we pass two options each 16 and 32 GB of internal memory offering a minimum of 32 GB up to 64 GB for the Nexus 6. An essential improvement, especially when we know that no two devices no offers memory expansion slot.

Nexus 6 vs Nexus 5: Screen

If the Nexus 5 was aligned with the high-end of last year with a 4.95 inch screen Full HD 1080p, the Nexus 6 almost anticipates trends with a Quad HD display of 2560 x 1440 pixels. A definition that only a few devices like the LG G3 or Galaxy Note 4 currently offer.

Held against the size of the screen is now 5.96 inches, it was almost essential. Note that the final resolution does not change very little since going 441 pp for the model 2013-493 dpi for his successor. A difference that remain imperceptible.

nexus 6 vs nexus 5 screen

Finally, the display technology also changes happening because of an IPS LCD screen with AMOLED screen. In terms of quality, both are equal, however, the advantage here is that the AMOLED screens are more efficient because the pixels remain off when displaying black. It is also possible to see its notifications without turning the screen with the Ambient Display function. More Independence!

Nexus 6 vs Nexus 5 Camera

The resolution of the camera from 8 to 13 Megapixels, you can expect improvements. However, thanks to technology OIS optical stabilization implemented by LG, the photo sensor of the Nexus 5 already producing excellent results.

nexus-5 camera

In addition, the new Android API Camera Lollipop will soon push further its performance by allowing him to film in a definition of 3264 x 2448 pixels at 30 frames per second. It is therefore very close to 4K resolution (3840 × 2160 pixels).

nexus-6 camera

The first tests of the photo sensor Nexus 6 revealed that he was doing quite well and had pictures characterized by a high level of detail. It remains to know what it is capable in low light but its dual LED flash should greatly help in this case.

Nexus 6 vs Nexus 5 Autonomy

Due to its 2,300mAh battery, it has often criticized the Nexus 5 to provide autonomy, that could be called rough compared to its competitors. For its part, the Nexus 6 offers 3220 mAh battery. Capacity revised upwards but nevertheless essential in the presence of a Quad HD screen of 5.96 inches.

nexus-6-Autonomy

In addition to providing a larger battery, the latest phone from Google team Technology quick recharge Motorola Turbo which will allow it to earn 6 hours of additional battery in just 15 minutes to load. Moreover, optimizations in Android 5.0 Lollipop-saving about 90 minutes of additional battery life.

Conclusion

If you want to have the latest mobile technology available and its 5.96-inch large format does not bother you, then the Nexus 6 is for you. However, you will pay about 650 $ to be able to afford it.

For its part, the Nexus 5 is still and always available in the Play Store at a price of 349 $. It is still very powerful despite its age a year. Moreover, its update to Android 5.0 Lollipop expected November 3 should allow him to stay in the game a little while.

It is through a post on his blog that Google unveiled the new Nexus 6 coming out accompanied by Android 5.0 Lollipop and HTC Nexus 9. One Google Phone designed by Motorola in 2014 after two years of collaboration with LG ticket. It therefore comes as no surprise to find some similarities with the Moto X 2014 in the design or in the placement of the dual LED flash on both the dorsal other camera sensor.

New Nexus 6 coming out Official

Specifications of New Nexus 6 coming out

Screen: 5.96-inch Quad HD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels) resolution of 493 dpi
Processor: Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon clocked at 2.7 GHz 805
GPU: Adreno 420
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Storage: 32/64 GB of internal memory
Camera: 13 Megapixels of f/2.0 with OIS optical image stabilizer, HDR + and dual LED flash
Front camera: 2 Megapixel
Multimedia stereo speakers front
Battery: 3220 mAh
OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
Dimensions: 159 x 26 x 82.98 mm 10.06
Weight: 184 grams
Colors: midnight blue, white cloud

A 805 Snapdragon processor for more power

Like its predecessor fitted to the latest generation Qualcomm processor when it was released last year, the new Nexus 6 coming out equips a Qualcomm Snapdragon clocked at 2.7 GHz 805 processor. Formidably powerful, it comes with its GPU Adreno 420 graphics that promises outstanding performance.

The set is based on 3GB of RAM for top performance, all combined with a pure version of Android 5.0 without overlay.

Quad HD screen of 5.96 inches

Equipped with a large Quad HD screen of 5.96 inches, the new Nexus 6 coming out wins nearly an inch against the Nexus 5 is a way for Google to better anticipate demand for smartphones ever greater. The definition goes to 2560 x 1440 pixels or a resolution of 493 dpi.

Together with his two front speakers, this beautiful large format definition Quad HD screen should provide multimedia extraordinary experience.

nexus-6-price

A design by Motorola for new Google Nexus 6

Like the Moto X 2014, the Nexus 6 sports a hybrid design with a plastic body and aluminum finishes. On the front we find the same high stereo speakers on the latest flagship of the brand.

The dimensions are, of course, revised upwards, given the size of the screen, however, the set is rather successful and demonstrates a certain quality of manufacture.

A photo sensor 13 Megapixels

On the back of the unit, there is a 13 megapixel camera sensor aperture f/2.0 equipped with OIS optical image stabilizer that will capture sharper images, especially in low light. A requirement that invites more on today's smartphones since the Galaxy Note 4 also offers this technology.

The HDR+ should significantly improve photo quality was once associated with the device native application for Android Photo. In this regard, Google uses the terms "advanced photographic technology."

Just like on the Moto X 2014, there is a dual LED flash which two elements are of either side of the lens of the camera to a kind of ring. At the front, it will take a 2 megapixel camera sensor.

A battery of 3220 mAh, a battery life of more than 24 hours

The new Nexus 6 coming out equips a 3220 mAh battery which should give him a good battery life despite its large screen. It integrates technology fast charging Motorola Turbo that will allow him to earn 6 hours of battery in just 15 minutes of charging. Moreover, its operating system, Android 5.0 Lollipop features a power saving mode to have 90 minutes of additional battery life.

Google announces a comprehensive range of more than 24 hours.

Price and release date of the new Nexus 6 coming out

If it was a time when the Nexus devices were appreciated for their value for money, the new Nexus 6 coming out will usher in a new era. Although Google has, for now, no price announced. Motorola's official blog announcement nevertheless a starting price of 649 $.

New Nexus 6 phones coming out preorders will start on October 29 and the release date is scheduled for early November, no further details at the moment but we will certainly keep you informed as soon as we know more.

The Nexus 5X today confronts three of its competitors who are none other than the Galaxy S6, the iPhone 6S and the LG G4. Who makes the best picture of the day and night?

Unlike LG G4 and Galaxy S6, Nexus 5X does not offer OIS optical stabilization, however, its 12.3 megapixel image sensor offers large photosites of 1.55 microns which allow it to capture more light, all accompanied by a dual LED flash and a laser autofocus.

Test photo nexus 5X

For its part, the Galaxy S6 Camera outfit a 16 megapixel photo sensor aperture f / 1.9 with OIS optical stabilization. The LG G4 Camera features a 16 megapixel photo sensor aperture f / 1.8 with OIS optical and laser stabilization and autofocus, the iPhone 6S Camera of 12 megapixel photo sensor aperture f / 2.2 with dual LED flash. According DxOMark, the photo sensor of the iPhone 6S is below that offer its Android competitors. We will now be able to do our own idea.

Indoors, where the light is good, all four sensors offers good performance. We notice some differences but nothing really alarming, the quality is there for all of them. Outside, the Nexus 5X the photo sensor stands out by offering brighter colors. At night, things get a little complicated. The LG G4 sometimes tends to overexpose is particularly visible in the latest picture. More generally, his three rivals are doing better in low light while it is he who is supposed to offer the best opening.

Macro, Nexus 5X really shows its potential. Ditto for the Galaxy S6 which remains one of the best in the market, although since the photo sensor of the Sony Xperia Z5 passed him on DxOMark. The iPhone 6S is struggling but still offers a correct result, even if the level of detail offered is not up to its competitors.