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.
All you need to know about the all-new LG-made Nexus 5X
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.
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.
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