Google Nexus 5 is the fifth handset to launch in Google’s Nexus range, the first device was the Nexus One which launched back in January of 2010.
This was then followed by the Google Nexus S which launched at the end of 2010 in December, then Google launched the Galaxy Nexus in October of 2011, it came with a higher resolution display and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
In November 2012 Google launched the Google Nexus 4, it was the first handset to launch with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, and last week we had the new Google Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 Kit Kat.
Evolution of Google’s Nexus Smartphones
The Nexus range has always been at the forefront of showcasing Google’s vision for Android. The Nexus One, launched in January 2010, was a significant step for Google as it marked their entry into the smartphone hardware market. It featured a 3.7-inch AMOLED display and was powered by a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, which was quite advanced for its time.
The Nexus S, which followed in December 2010, was the first smartphone to feature a Contour Display, a slightly curved screen designed to fit more comfortably in the user’s hand. It also introduced NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities, paving the way for mobile payments and other NFC-based applications.
The Galaxy Nexus, launched in October 2011, brought a higher resolution display and was the first device to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. This version of Android introduced a new design language called “Holo,” which emphasized a cleaner and more modern user interface. The Galaxy Nexus also featured a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display and a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, making it a powerful device for its time.
Technological Advancements and Features
In November 2012, the Nexus 4 was introduced, and it was the first handset to launch with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The Nexus 4 featured a 4.7-inch True HD IPS Plus display and was powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor. One of the standout features of the Nexus 4 was its wireless charging capability, which was a relatively new technology at the time.
The latest in the series, the Google Nexus 5, launched with Android 4.4 Kit Kat. The Nexus 5 boasts a 4.95-inch Full HD IPS display and is powered by a quad-core 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor. It also features an 8 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, which significantly improves photo and video quality, especially in low-light conditions. The Nexus 5’s design is sleek and modern, with a soft-touch plastic back that provides a comfortable grip.
The video below, which was put together by Phone Buff, shows all five of Google’s Nexus smartphones side by side, and it is interesting to see how far these devices have moved on since the first Nexus handset launched back in 2010.
It will be interesting to see how Google’s Nexus smartphones change over the next few years. The new Nexus 5 is their most powerful handset to date and it comes with some impressive specifications. As technology continues to evolve, we can expect future Nexus devices to incorporate even more advanced features, such as improved artificial intelligence, enhanced augmented reality capabilities, and perhaps even foldable displays.
The Nexus series has always been about pushing the boundaries of what is possible with a smartphone, and it will be exciting to see where Google takes this iconic range in the future.
Source Phone Buff
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