• 5.2" (1920x1080) IPS LCD
  • 2GB
    Snapdragon 808 SoC
    32GB Storage
  • 12.3-MP, f/2 1 Rear Camera
  • 2700 mAh

The Google Nexus 5X phone has a 5.2-inch (1920x1080) IPS LCD screen, a 12.3MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2700 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 808 with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductNexus 5X (Launched 2015-09-29)
Display5.2" 1920x1080 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 12.3-MP f/2 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 808 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 32GB Storage
  • None
Battery2700 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 136g (4.8oz), 147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.86 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$310
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)5.2"
Display/Body Ratio69.8%
Resolution1920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)424 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 3
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel12.3-MP
Aperturef/2
Sensor SizeMedium
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)2700 mAh
Talk Time17 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 808
Processor ModelMSM8992
Processor # Cores6
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)quad-core 1.44 & dual-core 1.82 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options32GB
Memory Card TypeNone
Operating System + VersionAndroid 6.0
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT6 301 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type C
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Speaker channelsStereo
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Nexus 5X Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Nexus 5X was retailing at around $310 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Nexus 5X has not been rated as water-tight as we do not have an IP-Rating.
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No, the Nexus 5X does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it may be different in Abroad. We mostly track USA data.
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No, the Nexus 5X 1920x1080 display resolution is not 4K.
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No, the Nexus 5X is not compatible with Wireless Charging.
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No, the Nexus 5X does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Nexus 5X is a 4G-LTE smartphone that is rated 4G LTE cat6 (301 Mbps).
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No, the Nexus 5X is not a 5G smartphone.
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Yes, the Nexus 5X has a USB-C connector.
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No, the Nexus 5X does not have a removable battery.

Google Nexus 5X Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Google Nexus 5XApple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy S6Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Samsung Galaxy S7Google PixelGoogle Pixel XL30000400005000060000700008000090000100000110000120000130000140000

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better
Motorola Moto G5 PlusGoogle Nexus 5XGoogle Pixel XLGoogle PixelSamsung Galaxy S7Google Pixel 2625750875100011251250137515001625175018752000

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Google Nexus 5XGoogle PixelMotorola Moto G5 PlusGoogle Pixel XLSamsung Galaxy S7Google Pixel 215002000250030003500400045005000550060006500

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Google Nexus 5XApple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy S6Samsung Galaxy S7Google Pixel XL1125125013751500162517501875200021252250237525002625

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Google Nexus 5XApple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy S6Google Pixel XLGoogle PixelSamsung Galaxy S70250050007500100001250015000175002000022500250002750030000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Motorola Moto G5 PlusGoogle Nexus 5XApple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy S6Google PixelSamsung Galaxy S7Google Pixel XL7.51012.51517.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.54547.550

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Motorola Moto G5 PlusGoogle Nexus 5XSamsung Galaxy S6Google PixelSamsung Galaxy S7Google Pixel XL57.51012.51517.52022.52527.53032.5

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Motorola Moto G5 PlusGoogle Nexus 5XSamsung Galaxy S6Apple iPhone 6Google PixelSamsung Galaxy S7Google Pixel XL1520253035404550556065707580859095

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy S6Google Nexus 5XGoogle Pixel 2Google PixelMotorola Moto G5 PlusSamsung Galaxy S7Xiaomi Mi A1Google Pixel XLXiaomi Redmi Note 4150017502000225025002750300032503500375040004250