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    10 Takeaways From Google’s Latest Nexus Announcements

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    September 30, 2015
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      110 Takeaways From Google’s Latest Nexus Announcements

      10 Takeaways From Google's Latest Nexus Announcements

      Can Google’s latest Nexus smartphones, the 5X and 6P, compete not only against other Android devices, but against the iPhone 6s? Here’s what they have to offer.

      2Nexus 5X: Let’s Look at the Display

      Nexus 5X: Let's Look at the Display

      The first thing anyone notices about a new smartphone is its screen, so let’s start there. The Nexus 5X comes with a 5.2-inch display that’s protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3. Not much of a fuss was made about the display, since it caps out at just 1080p resolution, but it’s a solid option for what amounts to a midrange handset.

      3Nexus 6P: A Different Screen to Check Out

      Nexus 6P: A Different Screen to Check Out

      The Nexus 6P designed by Huawei comes with a 5.7-inch screen that Google calls a “cinematic display.” The device’s display is protected by next-generation Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and has a 2,560-by-1,440 resolution at 518 pixels per inch. One other interesting feature: Its screen has a coating that limits fingerprint and smudge marks.

      4Nexus 5X: The Cameras Are Solid Options

      Nexus 5X: The Cameras Are Solid Options

      The Nexus 5X comes with solid cameras for anyone hoping to quickly capture a shot of the kids or friends. The rear-facing camera has 12.3 megapixels and an f/2.0 aperture. It’s capable of recording 4K video in 30 frames per second. On the front end is a 5-megapixel camera that appears perfect for selfies and video calls. Like everything else in the Nexus 5X, the cameras are in line with competing handsets and not necessarily standouts.

      5Nexus 6P: The Specs Are Higher End on All Fronts

      Nexus 6P: The Specs Are Higher End on All Fronts

      Compared with the Nexus 5X, the 6P is a higher-end device on just about every count. The handset comes with the latest version of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 processor, featuring a 2GHz clock speed over eight cores. On the GPU side, the device has an Adreno 430. The 6P is far more powerful than anything Google—including its Nexus 5X—and its vendor partners have offered to this point and is among the most powerful options on the market today.

      6Nexus 5X: The Processing Power Should Be Fine

      Nexus 5X: The Processing Power Should Be Fine

      Although not as powerful as the 6P, the Nexus 5X’s processing power should be sufficient for just about every need. Google says that the device will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, boasting a 1.8GHz clock speed across eight cores. The phone also has an Adreno 418 GPU for graphics handling. All in all, the Nexus 5X promises solid functionality across all apps.

      7Nexus 5X and 6P: Bring On the Marshmallow

      Nexus 5X and 6P: Bring On the Marshmallow

      Both the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P ship with a standard version of Google’s latest operating system, called Marshmallow. Thanks to that, users will be able to see the full Android operating system the way Google means for it to be showcased, without the frills added by third-party vendors. The operating system includes some design enhancements, better support for fingerprint sensors and security updates. It’s nice to see the real deal in Google’s latest devices.

      8Nexus 5X: A Solid but Standard Design

      Nexus 5X: A Solid but Standard Design

      The Nexus 5X won’t stand out to consumers or enterprise users when it comes to its design. Quite the contrary, the device has a relatively standard design, complete with rounded corners and a somewhat large bezel. That doesn’t mean that the Nexus 5X is an ugly device, but it’s competing against products that are certainly better looking.

      9Nexus 6P: A More Luxurious Design

      Nexus 6P: A More Luxurious Design

      The Nexus 6P comes with a far more luxurious design than the 5X. The 6P still has the rounded corners so often found in the Android ecosystem, but boasts an aluminum finish and a thin profile that makes it easy to pop into a pocket or purse. The one odd thing about its design is the camera area, which juts out from the back and creates a bit more thickness. Still, it’s a nice option all around.

      10Nexus 5X: Is That a Fingerprint Sensor on the Back?

      Nexus 5X: Is That a Fingerprint Sensor on the Back?

      To enhance the security of the handset, the Nexus 5X comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back. By placing a finger over the sensor on the backplate, users will be able to unlock their device, unlock apps and make payments with Google’s own Android Pay. To let users know that the feature, called Nexus Imprint, worked, a slight vibration is felt after it registers a fingerprint.

      11Nexus 6P: As Expected, USB-C Is Included

      Nexus 6P: As Expected, USB-C Is Included

      USB-C is widely viewed as the next frontier for ports in mobile products, so it’s perhaps no surprise to see it in the Nexus 6P. The port is fully reversible and does a much better job of handling charging. In fact, Google says that the 6P will get 7 hours of additional battery life after just 10 minutes of charging. And since it’s an industry standard, finding a suitable charger to boost the device’s battery life isn’t difficult. Image 10: Please use this image:

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