The LG Nexus 5X was launched in October 2015 with a 5.2-inch FHD IPS display with a Snapdragon 808 processor. Google is also gearing up to release a bigger version of Nexus 2016 codenamed Sailfish. According to reports, the upcoming Nexus 2016 has been nicknamed as Marlin and Sailfish. The Marlin features a 5-inch display, while the Sailfish accompanies a bigger 5.5-inch display. The main attraction of the Google Nexus 2016 Sailfish is the integration of Android 7.0 Nougat. As per rumors, the Android 7 will be released before September. You can also expect a higher battery capacity in Google Nexus 2016. In this article, we will take a look at the specifications of the rumored Google Nexus 2016 Sailfish and Nexus 5X.
Google Nexus Sailfish 2016 vs LG Nexus 5X: Design
Google Nexus 5X is manufactured using a polycarbonate rear side with three color options. The fingerprint sensor and the USB Type-C charging port will be retained in the Nexus Sailfish 2016. If the rumors are to be believed, you can expect a metal frame in the new Nexus 2016. However, the rest of the body will offer a premium plastic material, which will look similar to that of the HTC desire series.
Google Nexus Sailfish 2016 vs LG Nexus 5X: Display
The LG Nexus 5X features a 5.2-inch FHD IPS Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protected display with a pixel density of 423PPI. The Google Nexus Sailfish 2016, meanwhile, is expected to ship with a 5.5-inch FHD AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. There are reports that Google is also planning to release a trimmed 5-inch version of Nexus 2016 smartphone named Marlin.
Google Nexus Sailfish 2016 vs LG Nexus 5X: Performance
The LG Nexus 5X is equipped with a Snapdragon 808 processor, Adreno 418 graphics coupled with 2GB RAM. Talking about storage, the device offered both 16GB and 32GB internal storage. The Google Nexus 2016 will feature a Snapdragon 820 processor alongside Adreno 530 graphics. You can expect 4GB RAM, which is higher than the Nexus 5X. Google is expected to ditch 16GB and will offer only 32GB of non-expandable storage. Sometimes, you can expect 64GB variant, although there is no official confirmation.
Google Nexus Sailfish 2016 vs LG Nexus 5X: Camera
On the camera front, the Nexus 5X offers a 12.3MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, dual-LED flash and a 5MP front-facing snapper with the same aperture level. According to reports, the Nexus Sailfish 2016 will ship with a 13MP rear camera paired with an 8MP front-facing shooter. It is expected that HTC will retain the same aperture level. However, you can expect a f/2.2 aperture for the rear camera but the front camera will retain the same parameters as Nexus 5X.
Google Nexus Sailfish 2016 vs LG Nexus 5X: Battery
The Nexus 5X includes a 2700mAh battery. However, the forthcoming Nexus 2016 Sailfish will probably ship with a massive 3450mAh battery with USB Type-C port for fast charging.
Google Nexus Sailfish 2016 vs LG Nexus 5X: Operating Platform
It’s almost confirmed that the Nexus Sailfish 2016 will be pre-loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat. In fact, there are reports that the Nexus 2016 will be the first device in the market to bundle Android N. The Nexus 5X includes Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Conclusion
The LG Nexus 5X offers a decent display with FHD resolution. However, the processor and graphics will become nearly out-dated when Google releases the new Nexus 2016. The addition of Snapdragon 820 in Nexus 2016 will be a big bonus for those who deserve performance. The possible addition of 4GB RAM will ensure lag free performance than the 2GB RAM in Nexus 5X. You can also expect an increased battery capacity with fast charging. If you want to experience the latest Android platform, you should wait till the new Nexus 2016 becomes officially available on the market.
