The LG Nexus 5X launched at the same time as the Nexus 6P and was Google’s idea of what devices would be showcasing the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. The 5X is the baby sister to the much larger 6P (6 meaning 6.0 inches in size).
There are mixed reports about the LG Nexus 5X and its quality. Some argue the build quality is poor and that is flexed far too easily. Others are very content with owning this device.
It is part of the official Google Nexus range of devices and will always be looked after very kindly with future software updates. You can book this one to be at the top of most lists for future Android OTA updates until the release of the next Nexus device takes over as the quickest to receive them. Even then, this Google LG Nexus 5X won’t be far behind.
How-to guides:
- How to install a custom recovery on the Google LG Nexus 5X smartphone
- How to root the Google LG Nexus 5X smartphone
Device Type: Smartphone
Model: LG Nexus 5X
Announced: 29-09-2015
Released: 20-10-2015
Status:
Price:
Dimensions: Height 5.79 x Width 2.86 x Thickness 0.31 inches
Weight: 136 grams
Protection: Main body is plastic
Colors: Black, Blue, White
Network 3G:
Network 4G:
Dual SIM:
Display Type: IPS LCD
Size: 5.2 inches
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels
Display Colors:
Pixel Density: 423 ppi
Touchscreen: Multi-touch
Display Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Features: Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating
Camera, Primary: 12.3 megapixels
Camera Features: Face detection, Self-timer, Autofocus, Touch to focus, Geo tagging.
Flash: Dual LED flash
Secondary: 5 megapixels
Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface: Stock UI/Pure Android
Facebook: Yes
YouTube: Yes
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
CPU: Hexa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU: Adreno 418
RAM: 2048 MB RAM
Internal Storage: 32 GB
Card Slot:
Bluetooth: Yes, 4.20
WiFi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz, ac
WiFi Hotspot: Yes
USB: USB 2.0
Battery: 2700 mAh