Following recent rumors about the launch date of the new LG G Flex smartphone with bendable display, the company reveals Nexus 5 price and specs.
LG-D821 Service Manual: Release Date, Specs, Price
Before we move to the LG Nexus 5 price tags, let’s recollect the key LG Nexus 5 specs and the exact launch date. According to the service manual of LG-D821 (a codename associated with the Nexus 5), the smartphone is to see the light of day on October 25th.
According to the manual, LG Nexus 5 specs will include:
- Display: 4.95” full HD 1080p IPS LCD
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz with Adreo 330 GPU
- RAM: 2GB
- Storage: 16GB/32GB
- microSD: NO
- Cameras: 8 MP rear (featuring optical image stabilization and an LED flash) + 1.3 MP front
- Battery: 2300 mAh or 3000 mAh
- Connectivity: 3G and 4G LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB, wireless charging
- SIM: microSIM
- OS: Nexus 5 will be the first device to run Android 4.4
I guess you were surprised to see two battery options in the LG Nexus 5 specs. There is no mistake. According to sources, there will be two models of the upcoming Nexus smartphone: 16GB and 32GB. In such a way, the 16GB Nexus 5 will be powered by the 2300 mAh battery, while the 32GB model will have a 3000 mAh one.
The cost will also differ. The 16GB Nexus 5 price will make up $299, while the 32GB Nexus 5 price tag will be $399. For reference, the previous generation Google Nexus 4 price made up $299 for the 8GB unlocked model, while the 16GB Nexus 4 cost $349. Both of the units carried the 2100 mAh battery.
Nexus 5 vs Nexus 4
LG Nexus 5 is claimed to be much more powerful than its predecessor – the Nexus 4. Let’s check that out and compare specs of both devices in the Nexus 5 vs Nexus 4 tablet.
| Features | Nexus 5 | Nexus 4 |
Display |
4.95” full HD 1080p IPS LCD | 4.7” 768 x 1280 pixels True HD IPS Plus capacitive touchscreen |
CPU |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz with Adreo 330 GPU | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait with Adreno 320 GPU |
RAM |
2GB | 2GB |
Storage |
16GB/32GB | 8GB/16GB |
microSD |
No | No |
Battery |
2300 mAh or 3000 mAh | 2100 mAh |
Cameras |
8MP rear + 1.3MP front | 8MP rear + 1.3MP front |
Connectivity |
3G and 4G LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB, wireless charging | NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB, Wi-Fi |
SIM |
microSIM | microSIM |
OS |
Android 4.4 | Android 4.3, upgradable to 4.3 |
As you see, the Nexus 5 is to have bigger screen, boast a more powerful processor and battery. In addition, you are free to choose between two battery options. Sounds amazing. I would prefer the 32GB model. And what about you? Would you like to get the upcoming Nexus smartphone? How do you feel about its price options? Share with us in comments below.