The smartphone is expected to arrive in mid-November

Oct 31, 2013 22:28 GMT  ·  By

Google and LG have just announced the upcoming availability of the Nexus 5, the first smartphone to ship with Android 4.4 KitKat operating system out of the box.

In fact, Google confirmed the smartphone is now available for purchase online in lots of markets, but both 16GB and 32GB models sold out in under 30 minutes in most countries.

However, Nexus 5's offline availability is set for mid-November in Europe, Central/South Americas, Asia, CIS, and the Middle East, so Android fans will have another chance to grab on the two color options available, namely black and white.

LG Nexus 4 comes equipped with a powerful quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.6 GHz, which is complemented by an Adreno 330 graphics processing unit and 2GB of RAM.

Although the phone is packed with either 16GB or 32GB of internal memory, this is all you will get, as Nexus 5 lacks microSD card slot for memory expansion.

Furthermore, the 4.95-inch True HD IPS Plus capacitive touchscreen supports 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution, 445ppi (pixel density) and features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 coating.

On the back, Google confirmed the Nexus 5 boasts an enhanced 8-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization, LED flash, and full HD (1080p@30fps) video recording.

It is also worth mentioning the handset's camera packs LG Innotek’s optical image stabilizer technology that allows for longer exposures, less blur, and less noise.

The Nexus 5 also includes Photo Sphere, providing users with an easier way to capture a series of photos and turn them into a seamless 360-degree experience.

Connectivity-wise, the smartphone offers everything Android users would expect from a flagship device. According to the official specs sheet, Nexus 5 is packed with LTE and HSPA+ support, along with Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB (slimport), NFC (Near Field Communication), Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G) 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, and built-in GPS.

Wireless charging is included as well, along with a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calls. The Nexus 5 is powered by a 2300 mAh non-removable Li-Polymer battery, which should provide up to 300 hours of standby time or up to 17 hours of talk time.

 

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