10 Things You Didn't Know About Google Nexus 5X

By Vijaykumar Meti

| Updated: Tuesday, November 17, 2015, 20:28 [IST]

Google Nexus 5x by LG is making a buzz in the market. It is an affordable stock Android Marshmallow running smartphone.

The Nexus 5X has a 5.2-inch Full HD (1080p) display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and is powered by a Snapdragon 808 chipset with 64-bit architecture, coupled with 3GB of RAM. The phone supports a 12-megapixel rear camera with 1.55 micro pixels.

The Nexus 5X is priced at Rs. 31,900 for the 16GB internal storage variant, while the 32GB variant will come at Rs. 35,900.

Here are top five things you might probably not know about the smartphone. Have a look at the slider below to know more.

Google Nexus 5X: Wi-Fi Calling

Google Nexus 5X is compatible with Project Fi, which automatically switches you between different mobile data and Wi-Fi network to get the best coverage. Wi-Fi calling route calls via Wi-Fi networks or on carrier's network, depending on the preference and which signal is stronger.

Google Nexus 5X: Camera

The Nexus 6P sports a 12.3 megapixel rear camera, which is better than ever. Google has introduced quick launch feature for the Camera. This feature allows quick launch of camera by simply double tapping the power key. And the best is that this feature works even when the phone is locked.

Google Nexus 5X: Fingerprint Feature

Fingerprint features are securely encrypted on the device and processed in the secure Trustzone protected area of memory. The Android 6.0 fingerprint APIs do not provide any access to the fingerprint material to apps. Fingerprint features never leave the device and are not shared with Google If your phone is ever lost or stolen you can easily find, lock, and erase your phone using Android Device Manager.

Google Nexus 5X: Fast Charging

Technically, the Nexus 5x doesn't have the Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0 feature, but the device comes with its own fast charging technology. Google claims that you can get 7 hours of usage within out of a 10 minute charge. However, you need to use the power adapter that comes with the device.

Google Nexus 5X: USB Type-C

The smartphone features a reversible USB Type-C port, which means the Nexus 5X can charge other devices that comes with USB Type-C ports.

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Most users are preconceive that the Nexus 5X has a dual front-facing speakers, looking at its appearance. The top one holds on-call volume, but there is just one speaker on the bottom front face.

Google Nexus 5X

The Nexus 5X comes with LED notification, but you need to activate it. To do so got to "Sound & notification" in the system Setting and flip a toggle to enable LED notification.

Google Nexus 5X

None of the previous Nexus smartphone in the past got any earphones shipped. However, the Nexus 5X came with a set of earphone in the box. While, this may vary from regions to regions.

Google Nexus 5X

The Google Nexus 5X doesn't support the wireless charging features. However, Google says that the smartphone is equipped with fast charging features, which is the best and easy way to charge the battery.

Google Nexus 5X

The Nexus 5X with Android 6.0 Marshmallow features Imprint fingerprint scanner for enhanced security. To set this up, go to Settings, and click on Security. Now click on Nexus Imprint, and setup a backup password, or pattern. Once done, now set up your fingerprint scanner by adding one or more finger impressions for different features.