Nexus 5X

Nexus 5X

Front and back view of the Nexus 5X
Codename Bullhead
Developer Google, LG Electronics
Manufacturer LG Electronics
Series Google Nexus
Compatible networks
First released October 22, 2015 (2015-10-22)[1]
Availability by country
Predecessor Nexus 5
Successor Google Pixel[2]
Related Nexus 6P
Type Smartphone
Dimensions 147.0 mm (5.79 in) H
72.6 mm (2.86 in) W
7.9 mm (0.31 in) D
Weight 136 g (4.80 oz)
Operating system Android "Marshmallow" 6.0 (updateable to "Nougat" 7.0)
System on chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
CPU 1.8 GHz hexa core 64-bit ARMv8-A
GPU Adreno 418
Memory 2 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage 16 GB or 32 GB
Battery 2,700 mAh Li-Po 100 min charge, 6h 25min use[3] non-replaceable
Display 5.2 in (130 mm), 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution (423 ppi)
1080p Full HD, IPS LCD panel with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Rear camera 12.3 MP, f/2.0 aperture, 1/2.3" sensor size, 1.55 µm pixel size, dual LED flash, IR laser-assisted autofocus, Sony Exmor IMX377[4]
Front camera 5 MP, 1.4 µm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture
Website www.google.com/nexus/5x

Nexus 5X (codenamed bullhead) is an Android smartphone manufactured by LG Electronics, co-developed with and marketed by Google Inc. as part of its Nexus line of flagship devices. Unveiled on September 29, 2015, it is a successor to the Nexus 5. Nexus 5X along with Nexus 6P serve as launch devices for Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which introduces a refreshed interface, performance improvements, increased Google Now integration, and other new features.[5] It is one of the few phones that can connect to Project Fi.[6]

On October 4, 2016, Google presented its successor, the Google Pixel.[2] According to Google, the Nexus 5X receives Android version updates until September 2017.[7]

Specifications

Hardware

The device has a fingerprint sensor on the back called 'Nexus Imprint' which can be used by third party apps.[8] It is compatible with Project Fi, Google's own mobile network.[9]

In order to save power, Google has introduced what it calls an 'Android Sensor Hub'. It is a secondary low-power processor whose purpose is to run activity-recognition algorithms by directly monitoring the device's accelerometer, gyroscope, fingerprint reader, and camera sensors, allowing the main CPU to remain inactive until something requires its attention. The Sensor Hub recognizes when the device has been picked up and will automatically display notifications in a low-power white-on-black text until the screen has been properly activated. Additionally, the Sensor Hub stack also supports hardware sensor batching, a feature introduced in KitKat that permits sensors to delay for a short period of time the handoff of non-critical data to the operating system – as opposed to sending a constant stream of data to the CPU, which results in the use of more power. Sensor batching has been used in step counters to avoid requiring the main processor to constantly remain awake for each step to be measured.[10][11]

Google Nexus 5X houses a 12.3 megapixel(Sony IMX377EQH5) (1.55 μm pixels) f/2.0 aperture rear camera which is assisted by laser autofocus and dual LED flash. It can record 4K UHD videos at 30 FPS and slow motion videos at 120 FPS. It also has a 5 megapixel front camera.[12][13]

The Nexus 5X has been assessed by iFixIt as easy to repair, the only issues being the lack of removable battery and a display fused with the front glass.[14]

The Nexus 5X and 6P are among the first phones to use the new USB Type-C connector instead of the Micro-USB type, hitherto standard.[15] Unfortunately, despite the Type-C connector, the USB port will only transfer at USB 2.0 speeds (480 Mb/s), and not USB 3.0 speeds (5.0 Gb/s). Also, video is not available on this port, so Type-C-to-HDMI adapters will not work. However, USB On-The-Go is supported.

Software

The phone originally came with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which includes "Now On Tap", "Doze" battery saving feature, detailed control of app permissions, and support for Google "Imprint" fingerprint sensor.[16]

In December 2015, Google released Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for the Nexus 5X, among other devices.[17]

On August 22, 2016, Google released Android 7.0 Nougat for the Nexus 5X, as well as several other devices.[18]

Design

Color choices include Carbon, Quartz, and Ice. The body is a hard polymer plastic with the proximity sensor, light sensor, voice speaker on top of display and audio speaker below display, RGB LED notification light under audio speaker, and front facing camera on front of device. The back of the device includes a 12.3 megapixel camera, Google "Imprint" finger print sensor, dual tone flash, and LGE's laser auto focus.[19] One side of the device contains the nano SIM slot and the other includes the power button, and volume buttons. Microphones are on top and bottom of device.[20]

Problems

Some Nexus 5Xs in early batches had yellow-tinted screens, which Google replaced.[21]

Some users have reported that the display has touch-sensitivity problems when the charger is connected.[22]

Some users have reported spontaneous unrecoverable boot loops. The issue seems more prominent following the update to Android 7.0.[23] As of November 24th 2016, LG no longer manufactures Nexus 5X motherboards and are offering full refunds for devices experiencing bootloops.[24] As of the same date, no clear pattern among affected units has emerged and no statement identifying affected models has been made by LG.

References

  1. ↑ Langshaw, Mark. "Google's Nexus 5X smartphone has an official release date". Digital Spy. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Google Unveils Pixel and Pixel XL with Snapdragon 821 Chipset, Android 7.1 Nougat, and Google Assistant
  3. ↑ "Google Nexus 5X battery life test results are out". Phone Arena.
  4. ↑ Zimmerman, Steven (12 October 2016). "Sony IMX378: Comprehensive Breakdown of the Google Pixel's Sensor and its Features". XDA Developers. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  5. ↑ Hall, Chris (September 29, 2015). "Nexus 5X official: What's the story so far?". Pocket-lint. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Why is Project Fi only available on the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P?". Google Project Fi. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. ↑ "Check & update your Android version - Nexus Help". support.google.com. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  8. ↑ "Hands-on with Google's new Nexus 6P smartphone". The Verge. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P will be available on Project Fi". Android Central.
  10. ↑ "Google's Android Sensor Hub knows how your Nexus is moving". Engadget. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  11. ↑ "The New Android Sensor Hub Will Significantly Improve Idle Battery Life While Doing More With Sensor Data". Android Police. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Nexus 5X hands-on: a look at Google's new affordable phone". Android Authority. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
  13. ↑ "Google Nexus 5X Pros And Cons". Tech Gadget 360. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
  14. ↑ "LG Nexus 5X is quite easy to repair according to iFixit". GSMArena.com.
  15. ↑ "Google's Nexus didn't just pull an Apple with USB-C". SlashGear. 2015-10-02. Retrieved 2016-07-03.
  16. ↑ "Android – Marshmallow". android.com.
  17. ↑ Sivanandan, Anvinraj. "Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow With New Emoji Available For Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 5, Nexus 9, Nexus 7 (2013)". International Business Times. IBT Media Inc.
  18. ↑ Whitwam, Ryan. "Android 7.0 Nougat is rolling out to Nexus devices starting today". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC.
  19. ↑ "Nexus 5X". google.com.
  20. ↑ Nexus 5X VS Nexus 6P: All The Differences To Help You Decide Which One To Pick, AndroidPolice, September 29, 2015
  21. ↑ "Some Nexus 5X devices have a display malfunction, Google will happily replace it". TalkAndroid.com.
  22. ↑ "Nexus 5X users reporting issues with touch response during charging". Android Authority.
  23. ↑ Android Authority http://www.ubergizmo.com/2016/09/nexus-5x-boot-loop-android-7-0/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  24. ↑ Crider, Michael. "LG is issuing full refunds for some malfunctioning Nexus 5X phones". Android Police. Illogical Robot, LLC. Retrieved 24 November 2016.

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