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Major Nexus 5 leak may reveal specs for both new devices

Published Aug 12th, 2015 7:45AM EDT
Nexus 5 2015 Huawei Nexus Specs
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Nexus buyers anxiously waiting for Google’s flagship Android M phones are probably more than aware that most rumors say the company has partnered with two smartphone makers for the 2015 Android Nexus handsets. A new leak further details the smartphones, including measurements.

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The new LG Nexus 5 will have a 5.2-inch display and a metal body, @OnLeaks says. The device will measure 146.9 x 72.9 x 8/9.8 mm, and feature front-facing speakers, a fingerprint sensor on the back and USB-C connectivity.

The same source also tweeted a similar set of specs for the Huawei Nexus, a 5.7-inch phablet that’s supposed to be slightly bigger than the 2015 Nexus 5. The phone reportedly measures 159.4 x 78.3 x 6.6/8.5 mm, packing a metal body, front-facing speakers, a fingerprint sensor on the back and a USB-C port.

Google is expected to launch the two handsets at some point in the coming months, likely alongside the final version of Android M. Earlier leaks have offered a similar specs for both devices, also featuring images and concept renders for both handsets.

Chris Smith Senior Writer

Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.

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