The Nexus X (not Nexus 6) will be released around Halloween without an announcement

posted by Michael H. / Aug 24, 2014, 9:11 PM

The Nexus X (not Nexus 6) will be released around Halloween without an announcement

Big news about the upcoming Motorola Nexus! We have been getting a ton of info about Motorola's plans, and now we're getting more on the release plans for the Nexus X. It sounds like Google's plans are to basically do the same as last year. But, first off, that name Nexus X is not official, but is the name being used internally at Motorola for the device and it is said to "most likely" be the official name of the device, which will use model number XT1100.

Many outlets, including us, have been using the name Nexus 6 because this is the 6th Nexus device, and because it is going to have a 5.9-inch display. But, regardless of how much sense it makes, Google will not be using that name because of trademark issues. Google already had some troubles with the family of author Philip K. Dick threatening a lawsuit because of the use of the name Nexus. In tDick's story Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep? (which became the movie Blade Runner), the androids were model Nexus-6, so it makes sense that Google wants to avoid that name.

In terms of the release plans, we're being told that Google is planning a secret launch just like last year. The Nexus X will be released on or around Halloween without an announcement. We've been expecting the release to be in October or November, so this makes sense. Unfortunately, we don't know what the price will be when the device does launch.

As we have learned before, the Nexus X will be based on the Moto S, meaning it will feature a 5.9-inch with a 2K resolution (1440x2560), a Snapdragon 805 clocked at 2.7GHz, a 13-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization, and a 2.1-megapixel front camera.

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Display 6.0" 1440 x 2560 pixels

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86 Comments

1. fzacek

Posts: 2486; Member since: Jan 26, 2014

5.9" would be dumb. Most Android users prefer around 5"...

posted on Aug 24, 2014, 9:16 PM 29

11. BobbyDigital

Posts: 2125; Member since: May 29, 2014

That's not true. Most I know want a 5.5" or larger phone.

posted on Aug 24, 2014, 9:50 PM 12

15. fzacek

Posts: 2486; Member since: Jan 26, 2014

Maybe the people you know aren't a fair representation of "most Android users"...

posted on Aug 24, 2014, 10:09 PM 22

56. sojibby

Posts: 2; Member since: Aug 25, 2014

Maybe the people you know aren't a fair representation of "most Android users" either. That works both ways you know. You can speak for what you want, but you cannot claim to know what most Android users want.

posted on Aug 25, 2014, 12:20 PM 1

30. LoveHater

Posts: 234; Member since: Oct 09, 2013

I m from India and my frnd work there(as a Ux designer) ,, devices are here for testing and he had hand on this ,, ,, I asked him about the device and he only cmmted on display and camera ,,, Acc to him Display is amoled(yes they are back) ad camera he said best he had seen in current crop ,,, although he said software is still not complete but animations were really smooth,,processor is 801

posted on Aug 25, 2014, 12:51 AM 2

43. flaming-butthole

Posts: 10; Member since: Aug 21, 2014

Ask your friend that is the screen really 5.9? Around 5 would have been nice. BTW I'm from India too.

posted on Aug 25, 2014, 4:22 AM 2

65. LoveHater

Posts: 234; Member since: Oct 09, 2013

he said 5.2 strongle no 5.9

posted on Aug 26, 2014, 12:18 AM 0

50. DocOc

Posts: 143; Member since: Apr 23, 2014

That is an anecdotal conclusion based a few friends. A majority of people would like something 5.5 or smaller based on surveys and research.

posted on Aug 25, 2014, 8:56 AM 0

63. fzacek

Posts: 2486; Member since: Jan 26, 2014

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Whats-the-ideal-smartphone-screen-size-for-you-poll-results_id59747

posted on Aug 25, 2014, 5:57 PM 1

71. AFnerdTP unregistered

to be fair, that poll asked all of phonearena visiters..... not only the Android users. and you claimed that Android users would prefer 5" we all know Android users are more used to bigger screens. I don't have a problem with going bigger, as long as phone itself can stay the same. my LG G3 is great for me right now.

posted on Aug 27, 2014, 2:54 PM 0

85. InspectorGadget80 unregistered

This would be my next phone. gotta love the NEXUS SERIES

posted on Sep 09, 2014, 6:36 PM 1

14. hurrycanger

Posts: 1761; Member since: Dec 01, 2013

5.9" will be a nice option, but yeah... releasing a 5.9" phone alone this year would be kinda dumb imo. I expect a new "average-sized" phone as well. What if... Google plans to keep selling the Nexus 5 this year alongside with this new 5.9" phone? Just saying. xD

posted on Aug 24, 2014, 10:01 PM 2

19. Awalker

Posts: 1977; Member since: Aug 15, 2013

I think the people who wanted a Nexus 5 already have one so the sales potential is limited. And with a 5.9" display they're going to alienate most phone buyers to appease a niche group.

posted on Aug 24, 2014, 10:26 PM 6

28. hurrycanger

Posts: 1761; Member since: Dec 01, 2013

I agree.

posted on Aug 25, 2014, 12:28 AM 2

34. mas39

Posts: 80; Member since: Jan 17, 2013

Really ? and can you tell me the eveidence that illustrates that most people want a small phone, total nonesense, most people I know either have or want a phablet, at least a size 5.5" and above. I'm a small chap and yet I find a 5" device ridiculously and laughably small, for me this 5.9" will be perfect.

posted on Aug 25, 2014, 1:42 AM 0

51. DocOc

Posts: 143; Member since: Apr 23, 2014

Your blurring the lines between a phone and tablet. People that use the phone for a phone like smaller. People who use their phone for streaming videos and playing games like larger. But then again, that is what a tablet is for...

posted on Aug 25, 2014, 8:57 AM 0

57. sojibby

Posts: 2; Member since: Aug 25, 2014

Well now you're losing your own argument. Nobody is using their phone for a phone anymore - and those few that do aren't holding it up to their face. That's what bluetooth and headphones are for. Yeesh. I wish all of you would stop claiming to know what everyone else wants.