Nexus 5x and 6p announced

[haven]

Google announced two new Nexus phones this week. Here's a quick comparison

Nexus 5X 32 GB $429

Nexus 6P 32 GB $499

For $70 more, with the 6P you get
— faster processor
6P: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1, 2 GHz octa core, Adreno 430 GPU
5X: Snapdragon 808, 1.8 GHz, octa core, Adreno 418
— larger screen (5.7 in vs 5.2 in)
6P: 2560 x 1440, Samsung AMOLED display, 518 ppi, Gorilla Glass 4
5X: 1920x1080, IPS display, 423 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3
— 3GB RAM vs 2 GB
— larger battery (3450 vs 2700 mAh)
— options up to 128 GB storage (for more $$)
— 8 MP selfie camera, f/2.4 (vs 5 MP)
— stereo front-facing speakers (vs mono)
— all aluminum body (vs plastic)

The 5X is smaller, but both are plenty large
6P: 160 x 78 x 7.3 mm, 178 g
5X: 147 x 73 x 7.9 mm, 136 g

the two phones share a new rear-facing camera
— 12.3 megapixel rear camera, f/2.0 aperture, 4K video capture

other features in common
— Android 6 “Marshmallow” with no add-ons, regular updates from Google
— LTE Cat. 6, WiFi 802.11 AC dual band
— Bluetooth 4.2
— USB-C reversible power plug
— unlocked, will work with most carriers worldwide
— fingerprint sensor
— NFC
— GPS / GLONASS receiver
— both models will work on Google's Project Fi hybrid WiFi / cellular network

 

[haven]

Google is accepting pre-orders for the new phones through the play.google.com online store. The phones will ship in about a month. It's possible the Nexus phones will be available through cell phone carriers like T-Mobile, but nothing has been announced.

If you buy a Nexus phone through Google Project Fi, there's an option for 24 month financing, no interest charges if you pay monthly.

Nexus 5X, 32 GB storage: $17.88 per month, 24 months
Nexus 6P, 32 GB storage: $20.79 per month, 24 months

http://www.zdnet.com/article/nexus-5x-or-nexus-6p-installment-plan-project-fi/

 

[BrianV]

Snagged a Nexus 5X to replace my current Nexus 5.
I'm hoping AT&T will enable Wifi Calling soon.

 

[Ryanmb21]

These are rad phones and project Fi is interesting as well. The price is outstanding and makes it hard to justify the very good iPhone.

 

[Herbie]

No wireless charging = non-starter for me.

We've completely adapted to the wireless charging ecosystem - we've got Qi pads all over the place (upstairs, downstairs, at work, even in my car!). I never want to go back to plugging in a charger again. Looks like we'll be keeping our Nexus 4 and 5 for a while.

Wouldn't mind picking up a used N5 to replace the wife's 4, though...

 

[Crom]

I'm withe Herbie, Qi charging rules. I'm in no hurry, guess I'll wait too.