Google Nexus 6 to be released in late October as 'Nexus X' with High-End specifications

Google's Nexus 6 has become a hot topic of discussion across the world. It all started with LG reportedly backing away from supplying handsets under the 'Nexus' initiative. Later, there were reports that hinted at Motorola supplying Nexus 6 handsets under the codename 'Shamu'.

Now, according to a PhoneArena report, Nexus 6 will be called 'Nexus X', a name said to be used internally by Motorola. The smartphone will bear model number XT1100.

The report also states that Nexus 6 will not be the official name of the next Nexus smartphone.

Also, speculation is rife that Nexus X will be secretly released during the Halloween season that begins in late October.

People anticipating the Nexus 6 can expect the smartphone to be launched anytime between late October and mid November this year.

Technical Specifications and Pricing

The latest speculations indicate that the Nexus X will have high-end tech specs that are said to be in line with Motorola Shamu's hardware aspects, which were leaked out earlier.

According to the available information, Nexus X will likely be the Motorola Shamu (or Motorola S), which means that the smartphone will feature a large 5.9in display and is expected to run Google's anticipated Android L straight out of the box.

As Google is known to launch its most important products -- both software and hardware -- during the fall every year, it should come as no surprise if we get to witness the Nexus X and Android L being officially launched together.

As of now, an Android L update is expected to reach earlier Nexus devices viz., Nexus 5, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 in October this year.

Other tech specs of Nexus X could include a 2.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor with 3GB RAM, 13 MP primary camera with a 2MP secondary camera, and connectivity options like 4G-LTE, Wi-Fi, NFC and microUSB.

However, the pricing aspects of the Nexus X are yet to surface. Considering the fact that the device will cater to people preferring 'high-end' smartphones, Nexus enthusiasts should expect a comparatively high price tag on the Nexus X.

Source: Ibtimes 2014-08-26

Please explain to me that other than gaming nerds why does anyone require or desire a cell like this. Is it just a fashon thing....i,e ..i have " the latest". ... Are you all wan***kers.

I'm in budiness, all i need is email, surf net, do some photo stuff etc.

I think i need a 12 core 7.2 ghz with a 128 meg camrera to achieve the above

ibtimes has been wrong many times in the past, so take this whole thread with two grains of salt.

Also 5.9 inches is way too big for a phone screen. I doubt that the next Nexus phone will be that big.

Say goodbye to any kind of reasonable battery life. This thing will be plugged in charging 90% of the time. I've got root on my S3 just so I can uunder clock and truly kill apps rrunning in the background. And I'm still not happy with battery life.

Say goodbye to any kind of reasonable battery life. This thing will be plugged in charging 90% of the time. I've got root on my S3 just so I can uunder clock and truly kill apps rrunning in the background. And I'm still not happy with battery life.

Depends what you call "reasonable " battery life. Motorola have been putting a lot of effort into a fully integrated hardware - software match with it's latest phones. We would hope they continue.

ibtimes has been wrong many times in the past, so take this whole thread with two grains of salt.

Also 5.9 inches is way too big for a phone screen. I doubt that the next Nexus phone will be that big.

Three years ago, that is what practically every professional phone critic said of the Samsung Galaxy Note..."Way too big...nobody wants a phone that big."

More than 50 million Notes sold since.

Nexus is supposed to be a mainstream phone. 5.9 inches in not mainstream. That is bigger than the Note.

Also 50 million out of 1 billion (As of Sep 2013) is only 5%. So 95% of people do not have a Note.

Anyways, no mainstream news have reported this "news" or "leak". ibtimes is garbage

But we will find out next week. I'm definately excited for all the announcements!

This thread fizzled out quick. Looks like Apple is releasing a bigger phone to compete with the Note and other large phones. Gear VR looks interesting.

Judging by the lackluster new phone features this year, I'm guessing the Nexus 6 will be a bit faster, with a bit better screen, with a bit larger battery. And it will come with Android L.