If you have been stuck with the Nexus 5 for the past two years because Google was yet to provide a replacement, your prayers have been answered with the LG-built Nexus 5X which is already available from yesterday.
There have already been numerous leaks as regards the specs of the phone but the official spec list is out now:
1. SoC: The phone will sport a Snapdragon 808 hexa-core CPU with Adreno 418 GPU
2. RAM: 2GB LPDDR3
3. Display: 5.2-inch 1080p LCD, Gorilla Glass 3
4. Storage: 16-32GB
5. Battery: 2700mAh
6. Camera: Rear 12.3MP with f/2.0 aperture and laser autofocus, front 5MP with f/2.2 aperture
7. OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
8. Ports: USB Type-C with quick charge, nanoSIM slot, 3.5mm headphone jack
The fingerprint reader has been placed on the back as a major feature. The sensor ties into Android 6.0 to unlock your device and log into supported apps.
The Nexus 5X has been available for pre-order since yesterday on the Google Store for $379.99 (16GB) and $429.99 (32GB). The phone will be launching in the US, UK, Ireland, and Japan for now. In addition will be $50 in Google Play Credit and 90 days of Play Music All Access.
Watch the Google Nexus 5X video below.