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Nexus 5 round-up: 5 awesome new features, release date, price, specs and all we know so far

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Nexus 5 round-up: 5 awesome new features, release date, price, specs and all we know so far

We’ve seen it all - the Galaxy Note 3, all new Android flagships, the new iPhones, and there is just one more big thing to surprise us this year - the Nexus 5.

Surprisingly, more than a month ahead of the launch, we do know a lot about this upcoming fifth generation Nexus.

First smartphone with MEMS camera?

The new Nexus 5 might become the first smartphone to feature a MEMS camera. The cryptic abbreviation is not important - what’s important is that MEMS cameras can focus 7 times faster than current cameras and take multiple images extremely fast. Those extremely quick capture times will allow for a quick succession of shots, and if the object is not moving fast, you'd be able to shoot first and focus later, like on a Lytro camera.

However we are saying "might" because the rumor is based solely on log files mentioning a mysterious IMX179 sensor used and that's no guarantee for a MEMS camera. Actually, the Meizu MX3 uses an IMX179 sensor with a regular camera, so while there is a chance, it's not set in stone.

In terms of numbers, we have more clarity. The Nexus 5 should launch with an 8-megapixel camera with an aperture of f/2.4. The sensor size will not be very large (1/3.2") and instead be more or less on par with other Android smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One. It is also unlikely to be a backside illuminated unit.

Android 4.4 KitKat will make a debut

The Nexus 5 is the perfect device for stock Android lovers since it will be the first one to launch with the newest Android 4.4 KitKat, and is likely to be in the frontlines for updates in the next two years or so.

But what will the new version of Google’s platform be? Android 4.4 KitKat new features will include a slightly reworked looks with flatter icons, but the bigger change should happen under the hood. Google is expected to bring huge optimizations and possibly make 4.4 available to lower-end and legacy devices. The company might release it with a new better-optimized kernel that will smoother performance for devices with less RAM.

More compact than Nexus 4, very tiny screen bezel

Good news is that the Nexus 5 will have the largest screen on a Nexus phone ever at nearly 5 inches. The screen is expected to be sharper, with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, and with on-screen buttons.

Yet, despite the larger display, the Nexus 5 will be a bit more compact than the 4.7” Nexus 4. The slight difference in size comes from the narrowed down side screen bezels that are almost non-existent now. And looking at its actual size, the Nexus 5 will be a hair narrower and a bit more comfortable for single handed use.

Top notch hardware - Snapdragon 800 and Adreno 330

This year again, Google will not seek compromises with specs. The Nexus 5 will have the latest Snapdragon 800 quad-core chip, 2GB of RAM and Adreno 330 graphics. That’s pretty much as powerful as smartphones get today, definitely on par with the latest Android flagships like the Sony Xperia Z1 and LG G2.

Digging further down, we find that the processor cores are clocked at up to 2.3GHz, and the Adreno 330 graphics deliver astounding results. The Nexus 5 will thus be a great device for gaming, easily on par with its latest rivals, and beating all else.

Wireless charging and a 2300mAh battery

So far, the Nexus 5 has all it takes to please even the most demanding geeks out there. One area where it might not completely live up to some people’s expectations is battery. The Nexus 5 should arrive with a 2300mAh battery. That’s definitely good, but it’s not stretching any limits. We’re yet to see the actual longevity of the device, so we’ll abstain from saying whether that’s a small or large battery.

Good news is the Nexus 5 will keep the tradition started last year, and also support wireless charging via the Qi standard. Wireless charging is a convenient and easy way to juice up your devices without having to deal with wires, plus with Qi support you can pick among various offered chargers.

Specs

Display: 5-inch Full HD display, 442 ppi (potentially 4.97-inch)
Dimensions: 131.9 mm x 68.2 mm x 8.6mm (thickness not confirmed yet)
Processor: 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974)
GPU: Adreno 330
RAM: 2GB
Internal Storage: 16GB (there could be another model too)
Camera (rear): 8MP MEMS
Camera (front): 1.2MP
Sensors: accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity, light, barometer, orientation
Battery: 2300mAh with support for wireless charging
Other: Multiple LTE bands - support for Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile; Pentaband HSPA+ (works across the globe), NFC
Nexus 7-like design

Nexus 5 release date and price

The Nexus 5 release date is allegedly set for the last week of October. The phone is said to launch almost immediately after the official announcement.

Best of all, Google is expected to keep the extremely low price of its Nexus smartphone line and the Nexus 5 will cost “half the price” of the iPhone 5s. Here, the reference is likely to the $650 off contract full price of the iPhone 5s, so that would mean the Nexus 5 price will hover around $300 again.

With only three weeks until its goes official, we’re very excited about the Nexus 5. Are you? If so, we only hope, Google’s Play store works better this time, a lot of people might end up clicking on the Buy button.

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