Nexus which is the last one. History of the Nexus line

Some manufacturers of mobile devices manage to produce smartphones that, in terms of cost, belong to the middle class of gadgets, while in terms of their characteristics and quality of work they can easily qualify for the flagship segment. One of these is the object of today’s article - the Nexus 5 smartphone. We will tell you more about it.

Nexus line

First of all, it should be noted that the device belongs to the Nexus line from Google. This is a series of devices of different formats (in addition to the smartphone, it also includes 2 tablets - 7 and 9), which in terms of performance compete with some flagships. The development and release of these gadgets is carried out by some well-known manufacturer (for example, phones - LG, tablets - Asus and HTC), while the software is supplied by Google. In addition, the devices are characterized by high performance and response speed. This is achieved through measures taken to optimize the operation of the gadget.

Smartphone LG Nexus 5

The device that we will talk about in this article is also distinguished by its speed, high performance and many advantages over its competitors. This is achieved both due to the high level of technical equipment of the model, and through the development of high-quality software (which has already been noted above). And the result, as they say, is obvious - the model has been successfully sold for almost 3 years, since its launch in 2012. And what is surprising is that even now its price remains at the level of 200-250 dollars. The phone's parameters still allow us to talk about it as a competitive smartphone for successfully solving numerous everyday user tasks.

Read our article about what this device is, as well as how the Nexus 5 (D821) smartphone was able to conquer such a competitive market. In the review we will provide both “dry” information from the technical description of the model, as well as reviews from those who were lucky enough to hold the device in their hands, or even use it for a long period of time.

Appearance

According to the tradition of writing such reviews, today we will start with the appearance of the device - with what we first see when we pick up our Nexus smartphone. First of all, it should be noted the material from which the case is made is black plastic with a matte texture. Due to this, holding the phone in your hands is pleasant and convenient - the device does not fall out of your hands during use. The body of the model is made one-piece, the battery cover cannot be removed, and the SIM card is inserted into a special hole. This has led to the fact that no backlash or squeaks are observed while working with the phone.

The shape of the device is similar to 7 - the signature features of this line are visible. The front panel is ribbed, while the back has a smooth shape. Even at the back, the phone's belonging to the well-known series from Google is revealed by the characteristic Nexus inscription on the cover of the device. At the top you can see the protruding camera eye and the flash below it.

In general, it should be noted that the appearance of the model is not in any way original. From a distance, it resembles a classic “brick” - the form in which numerous Chinese clones of flagship devices are made.

Display

As for the front surface of the phone - its screen, its size is 4.95 inches. Due to this, we can say that the Nexus smartphone belongs to the class of “mid-size” smartphones - this value is optimal for working with the device.

The picture quality will please most users - the screen is bright enough (which allows you to work with the phone in the sun), and also has a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. Together with FullHD technology, this makes the image on the phone with a density of 441 ppi quite rich and clear. The only drawback of the display, which was mentioned in all reviews of the model, is the slightly faded colors. Compared to the Galaxy S4, the Google Nexus smartphone cannot convey all the richness of colors on its screen. However, this is not so noticeable in everyday use of the device.

It is also necessary to emphasize the protection of the screen, which is achieved through the use of high-strength glass 3, which can withstand impacts, scratches and chips during operation.

CPU

If you believe the official technical information about the model, the Nexus 5 is powered by 4 cores of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, the frequency of which reaches 2.26 GHz. The device's RAM reaches 2 GB. With such performance, it is not surprising that the smartphone can easily play even the most cumbersome games from Google Play without lag. Working with the phone menu also does not cause any inconvenience - everything works perfectly quickly.

As for running several applications simultaneously in the background, even then the LG Nexus 5 16GB (Black) smartphone shows an excellent result in terms of response speed. And in general, if a device is sold even now, this is further evidence that it has a reserve of performance and speed.

Memory

The amount of data that can be recorded on the phone should be written separately. So, unlike many Android devices, the Nexus 5 does not have a slot for an additional memory card. This means that all the memory that is on the device is limited to the factory standard capacity. According to the characteristics, there are only two modifications - Nexus 16 and 32 GB. You cannot increase the memory, but, however, this should be enough for the average user, even taking into account downloading movies or TV series directly to the device.

Camera

We couldn't find any complaints in the reviews regarding how the camera on the phone works. Of course, the phone cannot take pictures at a professional level, so those who buy a Nexus smartphone do not expect this from it. However, for taking amateur photos, the camera on your phone is perfect. Reviews repeatedly praise the special HDR technology, the meaning of which is to create several photographs, from which the one with the best color balance is “selected”.

If you believe the reviews describing the LG Nexus 5 (16GB) smartphone, then we can say that this device allows you to take better pictures than the iPhone 5. Those who regularly use the “nexus” are probably very pleased to hear this.

In addition to the main one, the phone also has a front camera for taking selfies. Of course, it does not have a flash; and the quality of shooting is an order of magnitude lower. The matrix resolution here reaches 1.2 megapixels - but even this is enough to create quite decent photographs.

Battery

An important aspect in any phone review is the battery. It directly affects how long the device will work on a single charge. The “survivability” of a battery is determined by the simplest parameter called “capacity”. The new Nexus 5 smartphone can last up to 2 days of active use without recharging thanks to a 2300 mAh battery. For comparison: the same iPhone has a battery with a capacity of 1500-1600 mAh, but it works no less due to more optimized consumption. On Android devices things are worse.

operating system

By the way, while we're talking about the OS, it should be noted that the Nexus 5 comes with a “clean” shell from Google. This means that the manufacturer does not modify the platform in any way, giving the user the opportunity to deal with the original system, which works as quickly and smoothly as possible. As for the version, it is Android 4.4.4, which after launch can be updated to modification 5.1 (current at the time of writing this article). In general, the operating system is quite fast - today it works an order of magnitude faster, and looks better than older versions.

The Google Nexus family of smartphones appeared in early 2010. The first smartphone, the Nexus One, has long been seen as a phone made purely for developers, with no clarity on whether it would ever be marketed to consumers.

This was Google's first step in clearly defining the concept of its Nexus phone - a smartphone developed by Google itself that runs on the version of Android that the company originally intended.

For a long time, Nexus devices were not popular among ordinary users. They were mostly used by Android developers and fans. In 2016, Google closed the Nexus project and introduced a new line of devices called Pixel. This was a series of truly premium flagship phones that Google thought would appeal to everyday users.

In 2017, the company presented the most advanced and. Galagram invites you to remember where it all started and what Google's Nexus phones have become today.

Release date: January 2010
Codename: Mahi Mahi or HTC Passion

The phone that started the Google Nexus line is the legendary HTC Nexus One. Of course, today its characteristics look simply ridiculous; even smart watches now have more memory and more powerful processors. But at the time of the announcement, it was a cool flagship with a 3.7-inch display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor and 512 MB of RAM.

The Nexus One introduced a fancy trackball that could be used in place of an optical mouse for more precise input. The first Google phone had an incomprehensible design, a good display and a modern (at that time) processor, and was also equipped with a pure version of Android 2.1 Eclair.

Release date: December 2010
Codename: Crespo

The second Nexus was called the Samsung Nexus S. A slot for microSD memory cards was cut out of its body, and this was a sign that no next Nexus would receive this slot. What was the reason? Google engineers were concerned that slow SD cards were slowing down the Android system. And this entails a bad user experience, which the company could not allow.

The Nexus S smartphone ran Android 2.3 Gingerbread, one of the oldest versions of Android. The Nexus S itself was a plastic phone that didn't stand out in terms of design. Among other things, it was the last Nexus phone to feature capacitive buttons under the screen: all other Nexus phones since late 2011 have shipped with on-screen navigation keys.

Release date: November 2011
Codename: Maguro

The legendary Nexus from Samsung was released in 2011. At that time, it was equipped with a “huge” 4.65-inch display with HD resolution 1280x720p. A notable feature of the Galaxy Nexus was its design with a slight curve to the body, like the original Samsung Galaxy S prototype. It also had a removable back cover for easy access to the battery. But the next Nexus was already solid without the ability to open the case.

And yes, the Galaxy Nexus was a kind of platform for the announcement of the version of Android IceCream Sandwich and the era of on-screen navigation buttons. The new face of Google's mobile operating system looked stylish, futuristic and more similar to Apple's iPhone.

Release date: November 2012
Codename: Mako

LG's Nexus 4 was one of the most important Nexus phones, and the reason for that wasn't just because it ran stock Android and promised timely system updates and top-end specs. Its calling card has become its affordable price.

The starting price of the Nexus 7 in the US was $299, which, for a moment, was half the cost of the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy at that time. Nexus 4 has become an attractive purchase not only for developers, but also for ordinary users.

This phone from the Nexus line was made in the style of LG devices. Many people remember it by its glass back and iridescent pixel pattern on the back edge.

Release date: November 2013
Codename: Hammerhead

With a 5-inch display, the Nexus 5 has become the go-to smartphone for many people and has stood the test of time, remaining fast even after multiple Android updates. Another convenience that carried over from the Nexus 4 was support for wireless charging, a particularly useful feature that manufacturers still include in their devices.

And while Google set out to be on a mission to fix the problem that Nexus phones had in terms of camera quality, the Nexus 5 fell short of those efforts. Its 8-megapixel main camera was a huge step up from the Nexus 4's mediocre rear camera, but it still fell short of the iPhone 4S/5 and Samsung Galaxy S3/S4, either in terms of speed or image quality.

The Nexus 5 also suffered from problems with processor heating and terrible throttling, and the only solution was to place it in the refrigerator to get the maximum clock speed. Despite some technical issues, the Nexus 5 was one of Google's most successful phones. It had a very affordable price and a nice design, especially in the red color of the case.

Release date: October 2014
Codename: Shamu

The largest 6-inch Nexus 6 was released by Motorola in October 2014. The manufacturer Motorola was not chosen by chance: after all, Google recently acquired part of the Moto business and several important patents of the company. Despite this, the Nexus 6 is one of the least popular phones in the Nexus line.

It’s hard to say what the reason is: maybe its price or the dimensions of the case. Various sources, including official Google reports, have indicated that sales of the phone were significantly lower than expected.

The Nexus 6 also had a poorly calibrated AMOLED display that showed very unnatural colors. This was the first phone with Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware on board. Even now this device is still sold somewhere in the USA and Europe. Google has slashed the price of the Nexus 6 to $299, making it one of the most affordable Nexus devices on the market.

Release date: September 2015
Codenames: Bullhead and Angler

After the failure in 2014, rumors surfaced that Google might kill off the Nexus line entirely. But in 2015, Google Nexus finally returned to the scene. The company introduced two Nexus smartphones at once: a 5.7-inch phablet from Huawei and a more compact 5.2-inch phone from LG. Both gadgets ran on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Among the features, both devices received front-facing stereo speakers, a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel and a modern USB Type-C connector. The Nexus 5X was powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, while the Nexus 6P comes with the Snapdragon 810. Apart from the display size, the processors were the biggest difference between the two.

Release date: September 2016
Codenames: Sailfish and Marlin

In 2016, Google completely closed the Nexus program, and instead launched a premium line of devices under the Pixel brand. By comparison, the Pixel is a more ambitious project than the Nexus. Google is trying to sell phones to the masses, not just developers and enthusiasts. Pixel smartphones are now premium products with a flagship price to match (the smaller version costs $649). The OS out of the box for the Pixels is Android 7.0 Nougat.

The key features of the Pixel are its clean interface with the most advanced features and system updates, and its excellent camera. The Pixel is also the first phone to feature Google Assistant. The company's engineers optimized Android on Pixel and Pixel XL devices so well that these devices even now work better than any other Android smartphone.

With the Pixel line, the company wants to compete not only with A-brands and Android phone manufacturers, but also with Apple itself. After all, the camera on the original Pixel smartphone is no worse than the iPhone.

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2

Release date: October 2017
Codenames: Walleye and Muskie

The second-generation Pixel smartphones bring another significant change: the XL 2 now features a modern edge-to-edge design, while the smaller Pixel 2 still has bezels around the screen. Both phones have front-facing speakers and no 3.5mm audio output. Headphones will have to be connected via a USB Type-C port using a special adapter.

Additionally, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are expected to be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 835 chip, which is more powerful and more energy efficient than the processor in the first-generation Pixels. And of course, Android 8.0 Oreo is preinstalled out of the box on both the younger and older versions.

Today we will talk about Android. Or rather, about the best representative of this platform - Nexus. These devices are worth paying attention to if you want beautiful Android “out of the box” without garbage and lags. Last fall, my “Apple” soul wanted adventure, and I traded my iPhone for a Nexus 6P for six months. I’m talking about my impressions and why, if you buy an Android smartphone, then only Nexus.

Google Nexus is a series of mobile smartphones, tablets and media devices running the Android operating system, produced by Google in collaboration with several hardware OEMs. Devices included in the Nexus series do not contain modifications from cellular operators and use unmodified Android applications and shells. Nexus devices are the first to receive OS updates. As of May 2016, the newest devices in the series are the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P smartphones, launched simultaneously in September 2015 and created by Google in collaboration with LG Electronics and Huawei, respectively.
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Reason 1: Android in its original form

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The main reason to buy a Nexus smartphone is stock Android. It is also called pure or naked, the main thing is that it is exactly the way Google intended it. I won’t say that everyone should like it without exception, but this is definitely an ideal that is worth striving for. Since Android 5.0, Google has been pursuing the Material Design philosophy. On the one hand, this is the now fashionable flat interface, on the other hand, beautiful animation, attention to detail and the absence of garbage. That rare case when Android can be used straight out of the box, without resorting to launchers, themes and other trash.

On Nexus devices, the system is handled exclusively by Google, so there is no room for unnecessary pre-installed applications and clumsy shells that manufacturers carefully shove into their devices. This is solely Google's vision of what the system should be, both visually and functionally. Using a Nexus smartphone, you get the right experience from working with an operating system that has not been distorted by third-party developers.

Reason 2: Always have the latest version of Android

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Owners of Nexus devices always have the latest version of Android. There are no intermediaries between users and Google, which means that all new features immediately arrive on their devices without censorship from third-party manufacturers. The main thing is that these updates make sense: the company is constantly adding new features, improving the autonomy and speed of the devices.

At the same time, I didn’t notice much of a difference between Android 5.0 and 6.0 in the Samsung Galaxy S6, only the numbers in the settings changed. Most functions are cut out and replaced with something of their own, often useless. Material Design is hidden under a thick layer of shell, which you immediately want to cover up with some theme or launcher. You have to wait months for a new version of the system, because developers need time to change stock Android.

Reason 3: Nexus exclusive features

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Apart from the stock operating system, which is a feature in itself, Nexus devices have some advantages over other Android devices. For example, recently Google phone owners were able to upload an unlimited number of photos and videos to Google Photos without compression.

Nexus smartphones also have a proprietary Google dialer, which many Android users would not mind getting. In addition to a convenient and well-thought-out interface, it has such a useful function as “Google Caller ID”. With its help, the phone will tell you who is calling you, even if you do not have this contact. For example, if the number belongs to an organization, you will see its name and address on the screen. In addition, you can write the name of a company (for example, a cinema) directly in the “Phone” application and immediately call, without even knowing its number. A convenient feature available only to owners of Nexus smartphones. Recently, Google's proprietary dialer was mistakenly made publicly available, but this oversight was quickly corrected.

In early June, Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared his vision for the future of the Nexus line. Apparently, the company plans to make Google phones a more mainstream product, and not just a geek gadget. They promise more exclusive features and “more confident in design” devices. Well, let’s wait until autumn and find out what the “good corporation” has in store for us.

Reason 4: no junk or advertising

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When buying a smartphone, for example, Huawei or LG, be prepared to receive a lot of pre-installed applications, both proprietary and third-party ones like Facebook, Microsoft's office suite or OneDrive cloud storage. You cannot delete them, even if they are not needed and you will never use them. All these services are literally forced on the owner of a smartphone, and often you can’t get rid of them with the “Trash” folder. You have to kill several hours to remove everything unnecessary, install a normal launcher, and install the necessary applications. All this instead of taking a new device out of the box and just starting to use it.

Nexus devices have the bare minimum installed, and these are exclusively Google services. No trash, the system is clean, and you are free to configure it as you please.

Why is this happening? It's very simple: the program does not need to make money, especially in the short term. It doesn't even have to remain profitable. Google's main income is the sale of advertising in search, which has no overlap with the Nexus line. The devices are selling well - great, perhaps even advertising profits will increase. Selling poorly? This will not affect advertising in any way. Google does not stuff its gadgets with third-party services and applications in order to make money from it. The result is a self-sufficient device for people who prefer Google services, and nothing more.

Reason 5: optimization is everything

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As you already understand, the main feature of the Nexus line is software. This applies not only to new functions, but also to competent optimization. Just remember the legendary Nexus 5. At the start, it had a very weak camera, which took pictures a little better than a sneaker. But with the next update, Google worked a miracle: the smartphone received almost the best camera on the market. Nexus devices don’t even need to have top-of-the-line hardware and gigabytes of RAM for everything to work perfectly. The system is not overloaded with crooked shells and garbage, everything works smoothly, without a hint of lag. In this regard, the Nexus 6P reminded me of the iPhone: I could use the smartphone right out of the box, and it did not give me any problems - only the pleasure of working with the device.

Underwater rocks

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Nexus was originally intended to be a tool for developers and the choice of geeks. Inexpensive devices with average hardware, but the latest version of Android. Just 2-3 years ago there would have been a sixth reason - price. But at some point, Google decided to make the Nexus line more popular and widespread, with top-end hardware and an attractive design. Naturally, the price increased, which not everyone liked. On the other hand, Nexus began to be bought not only by geeks, but also by ordinary people who want to buy a stylish device with the right Android. The strategy is correct, and Google continues to move in this direction, but for now people prefer to buy an iPhone or something popular like the Galaxy S7 or some Chinese Meizu.

This leads to the following difficulties, which are especially relevant in our country:

Manufacturers of Nexus devices change periodically, which is why it is not always possible to buy a smartphone or tablet officially in Russia. This happened with the Nexus 6 from Motorola, and this happened with the proprietary Pixel C tablet from Google. As a result, you either have to order a device from America or overpay at a local online store. This option will not suit everyone.
Selling such smartphones is quite difficult, and if possible, it is unlikely to be profitable. In Russia, the Nexus line is poorly distributed; many have not even heard of it. As a result, such devices remain for those who are in the know, for geeks.

What's the result?

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And yet, if you are not satisfied with iOS and want to try Android, I advise you to take Nexus. These devices will give you the right experience on this platform, a positive experience and not a headache. I hope that in the future we will see a Pixel Phone - a smartphone made entirely by Google, without any middlemen. Then we will get a balanced device with software optimized for specific hardware. This will be a real competitor to the iPhone and a benchmark for other manufacturers.

Today Google introduced long-awaited new products and updates. Among them is the new traditional Nexus 6, made specifically for the new version of Android; she is the one - Android 5.0 “Lollipop”; Nexus 9 tablet and a small console for playing games and watching Nexus Player video streaming. Read more about the new products below.

Google's latest smartphone, the Nexus 6, is the latest in a line of smartphones that the company is releasing specifically to showcase new Android capabilities. This is the largest Nexus Google has unveiled so far: the smartphone features a 6-inch screen, which is larger than the iPhone 6 Plus and Galaxy Note 4. Like the Note 4, the Google Nexus 6 uses a Quad HD display, which guarantees a high and the clear quality of text and images on the phone, despite its large (or even gigantic) size. The phone is equipped with a Snapdragon 805 processor, a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera, a 3220 mAh battery and two front-facing speakers. Optionally, the smartphone is equipped with 32 or 64 GB of internal memory, and you can also choose between white or blue colors.

Nexus phones have always been slightly modified versions of existing smartphones. The Nexus 5, for example, is based on the LG G2, and there are no surprises with the Nexus 6 either: it's an updated Moto X from Motorola. Like the Moto X, the Nexus 6 features a metal frame around the outer perimeter, a round flash ring, and an imprinted Motorola logo. There's nothing wrong with that: the Moto X isn't the worst phone out there, so the more the Nexus 6 takes from it, the better.

The Nexus 6 runs Android 5.0 Lollipop. For the first time, this iteration of Google's mobile operating system came with a new design language, and little has changed since then - the same simple shapes. Lollipop includes a battery saving feature that will extend the life of a dying smartphone by up to 90 minutes.

The Nexus 6 will be available for pre-order on October 29th and will be in stores in early November. The cost without a contract is $649.

In addition to the Nexus 6, Google introduced the Nexus 9 tablet. This is the second large tablet in the “Nexus” line, because almost two years ago Google already tried to enter this market with the Nexus 10. The tablet was produced by HTC. The tablet will also come with Android 5.0 pre-installed, and pre-order will be available on October 17. In stores - November 3. The Nexus 9 is available in black or white and three configurations: 16GB for $399, 32GB for $479, 32GB+LTE for $599.

Like most HTC products, the Nexus 9 boasts nice metal accents and an 8.9-inch QXGA (2048 x 1536) display. The screen aspect ratio is 4:3. Separately, Google focuses on the 64-bit processor, which is new for Nexus series products. More precisely, the Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset is to blame. Battery life will be 9 hours, memory - 2 GB. The company itself says that the tablet's form factor is "small enough to be held comfortably in one hand, but large enough to work with it." You can even turn the Nexus 9 into a laptop by attaching a magnetic keyboard to it (Microsoft's Surface).

Hello, dear readers of the best mobile portal site! Today, in this article, I will try to tell you the evolution of Google's Nexus line of smartphones. As we know, Nexus smartphones running the Android operating system are produced by the Internet giant Google in collaboration with several OEMs. The first smartphone in the line debuted back in 2010 running Android 2.1 Eclair. For more details you can read under the cut.

NEXUS ONE

The first smartphone in the line was the Nexus One from Taiwanese OEM HTC. It was released in January 2010. It worked under the latest Android 2.1 Eclair at that time. The performance for 2010 was pretty good. The only drawback was the small amount of internal memory. But, unfortunately, it did not find great popularity among users. You can find the technical characteristics of this device below.

Specifications:

Operating system: Google Android 2.1 Eclair
Display: touch, 3.7 inches, 800x480 pixels, AMOLED
Camera: 5 megapixels, autofocus, LED flash
RAM: 512MB
Built-in memory: 512MB
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8250 clocked at 1GHz
Graphics accelerator: Adreno 200
Expansion slot: microSDHC (up to 32GB)
A-GPS
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
3.5mm headphone jack
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
microUSB 2.0
Battery: Li-Ion, 1400 mAh
Dimensions: 119x59.8x11.5 mm
Weight: 130 grams

NEXUS S

The second Nexus smartphone was the Nexus S. The world famous South Korean company Samsung took responsibility for production. This smartphone went on sale in December 2010. The smartphone ran Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. It has been improved in terms of technical characteristics, but not much. At that time, it boasted 16GB of internal memory and a Super AMOLED display. An interesting point - it could have been called Nexus Two, but Samsung insisted on its own and as a result, it received its current name - Nexus S, “S” means Samsung.

Specifications:

Operating system: Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Display: touch, capacitive, 4 inches, 800x480 pixels, Super AMOLED
Camera: 5 megapixels, autofocus, flash, video recording 720p@30fps
Front camera: VGA
Processor: ARM Cortex-A8 Hummingbird clocked at 1GHz
RAM: 512MB
Built-in memory: 16GB
A-GPS
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
3.5mm headphone jack
microUSB 2.0
Battery: Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
Dimensions: 123.9x63x10.88 mm
Weight: 129 grams

GALAXY NEXUS

The third Nexus smartphone and the second from Samsung in the line is GALAXY Nexus. It was presented on October 19, 2011 at a presentation in Hong Kong. This is a little later than planned. The third generation of Nexus smartphones was supposed to be presented on October 11, 2011 at the presentation of Samsung Mobile Unpacked 2011 Google Episode at the CTIA exhibition in San Diego, but due to the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, the presentation was postponed to October 19, 2011. The smartphone came with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on board. The characteristics were excellent at that time. It had 1GB of RAM, HD Super AMOLED display and Android Beam support.

Specifications:

Operating system: Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Display: touch, capacitive, 4.65 inches, 1280x720 pixels, HD Super AMOLED
Camera: 5 megapixels, autofocus, flash, video recording 1080p@30fps
Processor: dual-core TI OMAP4460 clocked at 1.2 GHz
Graphics accelerator: PowerVR SGX540
RAM: 1GB
Built-in memory: 16GB or 32GB
Memory card: not supported
A-GPS
Bluetooth 3.0
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
3.5mm headphone jack
microUSB 2.0
Battery: Li-Ion, 1750 mAh
Dimensions: 135.5x67.94x8.94 mm
Weight: 135 grams

NEXUS 4

As the name of the device implies, this was the fourth smartphone in the line - Nexus 4. This time Google signed a contract with LG. The collaboration between Google and LG is the most successful. The smartphone was presented on October 29, 2012. Another interesting fact: just like a year earlier, the presentation was postponed. It was supposed to take place at a special Google event in New York, but due to Hurricane Sandy, the building in which the presentation was to take place was evacuated. The smartphone was undeniably successful. In the very first hours it was sold out like “hot cakes”. The characteristics of this device were so excellent that they are still relevant today, but only on budget devices. It also boasted 2GB of RAM and Qi wireless charging.

Specifications:

Operating system: Google Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Display: capacitive, 4.7 inches, 1280x768 pixels, True HD IPS+, 317 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Front camera: 1.3 megapixels
Processor: Quad-core Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro with a clock frequency of 1.5 GHz
Graphics accelerator: Adreno 320
RAM: 2GB
Internal memory: 8GB or 16GB
Memory card: not supported
A-GPS and GLONASS
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm headphone jack
Qi wireless charging
Battery: Li-Po, 2100 mAh
Dimensions: 133.9x68.7x9.1 mm
Weight: 139 grams

NEXUS 5

The fifth smartphone was Nexus 5 from LG. The most popular and most successful smartphone from the line at the moment. He can also be called legendary. Until now, people buy it, and those who have already bought it do not want to exchange it for another smartphone, because this is the best solution in terms of price/quality standard. This smartphone was presented to the public on October 31, 2013. The device came with the latest version of Android 4.4 KitKat, an official update to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is already available, and, according to preliminary data, the smartphone will soon receive an official update to Android N, which is currently being tested in Beta version. The characteristics at the end of 2013 were flagship, and it itself was supplied by the company as a flagship, and there is no point in arguing here. It still handles the heaviest games and programs with ease. It has a 4.95 inch True HD IPS+ display and 2GB of RAM.

Specifications:

Operating system: Google Android 4.4 KitKat
Display: capacitive, 4.95 inches, 1080x1920 pixels, True HD IPS+, 445 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera: 8 megapixels, flash, autofocus, video recording 1080p@30fps
Front camera: 1.3 megapixels
Processor: quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 clocked at 2.3 GHz
Graphics accelerator: Adreno 330
RAM: 2GB
Memory card: not supported
A-GPS and GLONASS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.0
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm headphone jack
Qi wireless charging
Battery: Li-Po, 2300 mAh
Dimensions: 137.9x69.2x8.6 mm
Weight: 130 grams

NEXUS 6

The sixth in a row was the Nexus 6 from Motorola. The smartphone was presented on October 15, 2014. It became the first smartphone on “material” Android 5.0 Lollipop. This smartphone belongs to the phablet category. It has a 5.96-inch QHD AMOLED display and 3GB of RAM, and it is also splash-proof. Unfortunately, it has not regained the former popularity of the Nexus 5.

Specifications:

Operating system: Google Android 5.0 Lollipop
Display: capacitive, 5.96 inches, 1440x2560 pixels, AMOLED, 493 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera: 13 megapixels, dual flash, autofocus, video recording 2160p@30fps
Front camera: 2 megapixels
Processor: quad-core Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 clocked at 2.7 GHz
Graphics accelerator: Adreno 420
RAM: 3GB
Internal memory: 32GB or 64GB
Memory card: not supported
A-GPS and GLONASS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.1
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm headphone jack
Qi wireless charging
Battery: Li-Po, 3220 mAh
Dimensions: 159.3x83x10.1 mm
Weight: 184 grams

NEXUS 5X

The seventh smartphone was the Nexus 5X from the aforementioned manufacturer LG. It's a "remake" of the original Nexus 5, so to speak. The Nexus 5X was introduced on September 29, 2015, along with the Nexus 6P, which we'll talk about later. The smartphone was one of the first devices running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Its features include a USB Type C port, a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS LCD display and 2GB of RAM, as well as a fingerprint scanner. We will only be able to judge its popularity by the end of the year. But I think he won’t be able to surpass the “classics”.

Specifications:

Display: capacitive, 5.2 inches, 1080×1920 pixels, IPS LCD, 423 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Front camera: 5 megapixels
Processor: six-core Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 clocked at 1.44 GHz (four cores) and 1.82 GHz (two cores)
Graphics accelerator: Adreno 418
RAM: 2GB
Internal memory: 16GB or 32GB
Memory card: not supported
A-GPS and GLONASS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2
USB Type C 1.0
3.5mm headphone jack
Battery: Li-Po, 2700 mAh
Dimensions: 147x72.6x7.9 mm
Weight: 136 grams

NEXUS 6P

The eighth, one of the latest and the last smartphone in the article from Huawei is the Nexus 6P. An updated version of the Nexus 6 phablet. The smartphone, like the Nexus 5X, was presented on September 29, 2015. It became the first device to run Android 6.0 Marshmallow along with the Nexus 5X. Its features include the same USB Type C port, a 5.7-inch QHD AMOLED display and 3GB of RAM, as well as a fingerprint scanner. Just like in the case of the Nexus 5X, we will only be able to judge the popularity of the Nexus 6P by the end of the year.

Specifications:

Operating system: Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Display: capacitive, 5.7 inches, 1440x2560 pixels, AMOLED, 518 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Camera: 12.3 megapixels, dual flash, autofocus, video recording 2160p@30fps
Front camera: 8 megapixels
Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 clocked at 1.55 GHz (four cores) and 2.0 GHz (four cores)
Graphics accelerator: Adreno 430
RAM: 3GB
Internal memory: 32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Memory card: not supported
A-GPS and GLONASS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2
USB Type C 1.0
3.5mm headphone jack
Battery: Li-Po, 3450 mAh
Dimensions: 159.3x77.8x7.3 mm
Weight: 178 grams

That's all. Thank you all for your attention!