Evolution of Nexus : HTC, Samsung, Samsung, LG, LG, Motorola, LG and NOW Huawei!
Having a pure Android OS on device is something most of the Android users desire and chasing after for. 6 years ago, Google has foresee this and so created the Nexus
series. Nexus series is a popular range of smartphone among tech
enthusiasts and Android fans. Started as a developer smartphone in the early
days of Android, Nexus series has slowly evolved since the introduction of first Nexus device.
Nexus
One – January 2010
HTC was the first
smartphone company chosen by Google to make first ever Nexus
smartphone, called Nexus One. It was launched in 2010, where the
device is just running Android 2.1 Eclair OS which is powered by single-core processor, 512 MB of RAM and 5 MP main
camera.
It offered with Google Voice and Google Maps. The design was very similar to HTC Desire and was encased in a
uni-body consisting of an aluminum frame and polycarbonate back, considered one of the finest smartphone during that era.
Nexus S
– December 2010
The second generation
Nexus smartphone was manufactured by Samsung and introduced as Nexus S
which running Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The Nexus S created history
to be the first Android phone that fully support NFC. It featured
organic curves and plastic housing, along with a 4 inch screen, 5 MP camera and 512 MB of RAM.
Galaxy
Nexus – December 2011
Google continued the partnership with Samsung and launched their new Galaxy Nexus in 2011.
This time, the user interface went for a facelift
with the introduction of new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich which
offered a darker theme compared to previous OS.
The Galaxy Nexus’s exterior
design is slightly curved and used matte polycarbonate housing with a
small glimmer. The Galaxy Nexus was one of the most eye catching
phone with great specifications such as HD Super AMOLED screen, 2 GB of RAM,
dual core processor etc.
Nexus 4
– November 2012
In 2012, Google shifted the partnership to LG. LG Nexus 4 stunned the mobile world with the classy
looking glass back panel. Google has established a strong connection with
LG, their partnership later released Nexus 5 and the latest
Nexus 5X this year.
LG Nexus 4 used LG Optimus G’s design language with
soft-touch rubberized edge and glass back that had a glitter effect to make
it look extremely classy. Running on the Snapdragon S4 Pro together with
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with attractive retail price made it one of the
most sought after Google Nexus phone of all time!
Nexus 5
– October 2013
LG’s second Nexus
smartphone, Nexus 5 was announced in late 2013 and featured a more
simplified look which resulted simple and
pragmatically elegant in a device. Nexus 5 was the pioneer in using transparent navigation and notification bar which become the standard in Android version nowadays.
Nexus 5 also known to be a high end
specs smartphone with knock down price. 4.95 inch Full HD
display and 2.26 GHz quad-core processor are just few highlights on
it.
Nexus 6
– November 2014
Motorola Nexus 6 was the first Nexus line in offering 6 inch Quad HD AMOLED
screen, Snapdragon 805 and a 13 MP OIS camera. The Nexus 6 also
features water-resistant and pre-installed with Android 5.0 Lollipop.
Nexus
5X – September 2015
Again, Nexus 5X from LG announced in September this year. This round, LG added a
fingerprint sensor on the back and offered an all-round camera in Nexus device. Pre-loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the Doze
feature will be a life saver for heavy users.
Nexus
6P – September 2015
Now, the final Nexus smartphone that was released alongside LG Nexus 5X, called Nexus 6P was made by China’s tech giant - Huawei which also marks Google’s first partnership with Huawei in Nexus manufacturing. The reason that made this partnership success is due to their recent sales success and the good reception of Honor 7 and Huawei Mate S.
Being Nexus's flagship smartphone for this year, Huawei Nexus 6P specifications are top notch in every
aspect. Starting from the display, it features a 5.7 inch WQHD
AMOLED screen with Corning Gorllia Glass 4 protection.
Under the
hood, the device is powered by Snapdragon 810 Octa-core
processor v2.1 mated with 3GB of RAM and 3,450 mAh capacity battery. The rear
camera is a 12.3 MP with F2.0 and 1.55 μM pixels sensor which is designed to capture more
light than a conventional sensor. It also features dual front-ported speakers and USB
Type-C port with Quick Charge technology.
Fingerprint
reader is implemented in the device and named, Nexus imprint
which to believe the fastest in the market today. Huawei Nexus 6P
also runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS on top which seen on LG Nexus 5X.
With Google on the driving
seat, Nexus 6P can be assured to receive the fastest and most stable
Operating System with least modification. This partnership bring along a halo effect that boosts the
prominence of the brand.
Huawei’s world-renowned hardware expertise a product that perfectly meets the needs and
desires of today’s loyal Nexus users. Available in over 170 countries
globally, they are known to be the best Chinese smartphone company in
China and third largest smartphone manufacturer in the world.
Huawei's flagship, Huawei
Mate 7 was sold over 7 million units that proven the expertise and
innovation DNA of the company. Tapping into Huawei’s expertise, it allows
Google to produce an ideal software-hardware integration. Furthemore, Huawei’s knowledge of
design and technical prowess are the advantage in partnership with Google. I believed that Google will carry forward this partnership and release
more Nexus smartphones and tablets together with Huawei in the future.
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