New details about the Nexus 5 have surfaced thanks to a leaked log file of Android 4.4 KitKat running on the device, where it's expected to make its debut.
The screenshots, leaked by Myce, show a bunch of new details about the 'Hammerhead', which is believed to be the Nexus 5's code name.
This includes information that the Nexus 5 will have a resolution of 1920 x 1080, but even more interesting is the suggestion that the phone will offer wireless charging.
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There's even a cheeky reference to Key Lime Pie, which was set to be the name of the next update before Google shook hands with the chocolate maker.The entire log file contains 1330 000 lines of code and has a build date of September 15, but as it contains some personal details we won't be seeing the whole lot posted.
According to Nestle, KitKat should be touching down in October. The Nexus 5, meanwhile, recently made an appearance in some rather impressive benchmark tests.
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Nexus 5 release date, news and rumors
Updated Everything we've heard so far about the Nexus 5
The Nexus 5 is going to be the successor to last year's Nexus 4, and from what we know so far, it's going to be made by LG - just like the previous model.
We've seen numerous leaks of and about the device now - we even saw one from a Google promotional video for Android 4.4. KitKat - so we have a very rough idea of what he new Nexus 5 will be like.
If we go by the Nexus line's history, there are a few things we can gather in terms of what the device will feature, or not feature. To start, there typically isn't expandable memory in Nexus devices - whether we're talking tablets or smartphones.
It would be a safe bet to assume that the Nexus 5 won't have microSD support, so we're hoping that 32GB and 64GB options will be available.
Another thing - and this is pretty obvious - is that this upcoming smartphone will be the first to feature the latest version of Android: 4.4 KitKat.
Nexus 5 release date
The Nexus 5 may see a release date around November, much like its predecessor, the Nexus 4. Word is that the Google-powered LG smartphone will see an October announcement with a launch of a few weeks later.
Not surprisingly, we're seeing a lot of the phone getting leaked in the wild, too. Most recently, following an unusual trend of where devices are getting leaked, the Nexus 5 was spotted in a bar.
Moreover, a phone that looks very much like the coming Google phone was spotted at the FCC. The camera hold was as large as the module we've seen in leaked photos, so we suspect that the LG smartphone, labeled as model D820, is actually the Nexus 5.
Nexus 5 inspired by LG G2
Rumor has it that the new Nexus 5 is going to be heavily inspired by the LG G2, which is a good thing. While the hardware isn't as sexy as the HTC One, for example, it is by far the most powerful Android device so far this year.
In terms of specs and raw performance, the G2 is really incredible. Its high-resolution display is amazing, and it has great color and contrast.
The G2's benchmark performance is off the charts, and battery life doesn't seem to suffer at all as a result. We can only hope that the Nexus 5 does take all these elements from the G2, and place the power and volume buttons back where they belong - on the edges of the device.
Perhaps we can also expect that amazing 13MP camera, too, since it performed exceptionally well in most lighting conditions. Judging by the huge module on the back of the Nexus 5, however, we might be in for even more.
Nexus 5 processor and power
We've come to learn that the Nexus 5, which obviously isn't available yet, has destroyed the Samsung Galaxy S4 in benchmark tests.
This isn't a surprise if the Nexus device ends up taking its cues from the LG G2. In our review, the G2 did exceptionally well in benchmark testing.
Rumor is that the Nexus 5 will have a 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 with 3GB RAM. That's a lot of power and memory under the hood of a smartphone.
One thing we can be sure of is that the new Google phone will give other Android flagships a good run for their money.
Nexus 5 wireless charging
Perhaps it's a novelty for some of you, but wireless charging is very convenient. And it looks like the Nexus 5 will have this feature thanks to a little digging in Android 4.4 KitKat.
It's also more than safe to assume that if a device like the Nexus 5 were to have wireless charging, it will also have NFC.
What isn't clear is whether the charging device or dock is going to be sold as part of the package with the Nexus 5, or if it's going to be a separate accessory. Right now we'll hedge our bets and go with the latter.
Nexus 5 price
Right now it's anyone's guess whether the Nexus 5 will see the same pricing scheme as the Nexus 4. The newer model, if it turns out anything like the LG G2, will be a monster of a device in terms of specs.
Compared to the Nexus 4 the Nexus 5 is shaping up to be a smartphone in a completely new class. And with specs like that, it's hard to imagine that it will get the same pricing treatment that the Nexus 4 did with off-contract rates. Last year's model didn't even have LTE support!
We would expect the newer Google phone to hover around $499 - $699 off contract, and perhaps even higher if Google decides to offer a massive 64GB version.
Update: We're now hearing that Nexus 5 16GB and 32GB option will be priced at $299 and $399, respectively. Strangely, word is that the 16GB model will have a 2,300mAh battery, whereas the 32GB version will have a 3,000mAh battery. Rumor is that they're both the same size and dimension, too.
This contradicts info that we've received when it comes to capacity and pricing, and especially the whole battery issue. From other documents we've seen, the Nexus 5 is supposed to have a 2,300mAh unit. It'll be interesting to see how this pans out.
Nexus 5 October release date
Word is now that the Nexus 5 will ship in late October, with a few similar specs to the iPhone 5S. In our latest news article, we said, "However it's likely we'll see something similar to the the iPhone's 64-bit A7 processor. Apple kicked off an arms race with the 64-bit processor announcement and no doubt Google and Samsung will follow suit."
The leaks have been so plentiful that we are convinced that we will see the official Nexus 5 by the end of October.
Nexus 5 camera
With the advancements in smartphone camera technology, the Nexus 5 really has to pick up its game as far as Nexus devices go. With that said, we're hearing that the upcoming Google phone will be the first smartphone ever to feature Lytro-like technology.
What does that mean? Here's what we said earlier:
"MEMS stands for microelectromechanical technology, and it provides a number of benefits, including focusing that's seven times faster than competitive cameras.
The Nexus 5's MEMS camera also reportedly uses less power and produces less heat, plus it's smaller.
Most importantly, it may allow Nexus 5 users to magically re-focus photographs after they take them - hence the comparison to Lytro cameras."
Perhaps it just might be a neat trick in the end, but it'll be one trick the Nexus 5 has that other smartphones may not adopt for a long time. We'll see soon enough!
Source: http://www.techradar.com/us/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/nexus-5-release-date-news-and-rumors-1181883