The Nexus 5X is now official too, starting pre-orders at $379.99 USD

It’s a wonderful day – the LG Nexus 5X is now official after the longest time of leaks and speculation, and it’s every bit the device the leaks suggested it was, which is good and bad. Under the hood, we have a Snapdragon 808 processor, 2GB RAM, 16 and 32GB storage variants, the same 12.3MP camera as the Nexus 6P on the back, and a 2,700mAh battery. The specs might look a bit paltry compared to the flagship killers of the day, but we’re expecting Android Marshmallow to give the Nexus 5X some spritely performance, so we’ll hold judgement on the 2GB RAM for now.

Like the Nexus 6P, one of the prime focuses of the Nexus 5X is its camera, which utilizes larger 1.55μm pixels to take better, sharper photos in normal and low light. We’ll have to see whether it can walk the walk when the devices start hitting people’s pockets. Also like the Nexus 6P, the Nexus 5X introduces “Nexus Imprint”, Google‘s version of a fingerprint sensor which will have native compatibility with Android Marshmallow.

In terms of availability, the Nexus 5X should be rolling out in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States, and the United Kingdom – but check here to see if pre-orders have started in your region. Pricing-wise, the 16GB version will start at $379.99 USD, and the 32GB version will come in at $429.99 USD – both version will be available in white, black or mint green.

What do you think about the Nexus 5X?

Source: Android Police