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Google Nexus
DeveloperGoogle
ManufacturerGoogle, various
TypeSmartphones,tablets,digital media players
Release dateJanuary 5, 2010;14 years ago(2010-01-05)
Lifespanapproximately 6 years
Operating systemAndroid
Online servicesGoogle Play
SuccessorGoogle Pixel

Google Nexusis a discontinued line ofconsumer electronicmobile devices that ran a stock version of theAndroidoperating system.Googlemanaged the design, development, marketing, and support of these devices, but some development and all manufacturing were carried out by partnering withoriginal equipment manufacturers(OEMs). Alongside the mainsmartphoneproducts, the line also includedtablet computersandstreaming media players;the Nexus started out in January 2010 and reached its end in October 2016,[1]replaced byGoogle Pixelfamily.

Devices in the Nexus line[2]were considered Google'scoreAndroid products. They contained little to no manufacturer orwireless carriermodifications to Android (such as customuser interfaces[3]), although devices sold through carriers may beSIM locked,had some extra branding, and may have received software updates at a slower pace than the unlocked variant. Save for some carrier-specific variants, Nexus devices were often among the first Android devices to receive updates to the operating system.[4][5][6]All Nexus devices featured an unlockablebootloader[7]to allow further development and end-user modification. Although Nexus devices were originally produced in small quantities as they were intended as developer phones, the lack of bloatware/modifications to Android while providing similar performance to more expensive flagship smartphones from OEMs gained Nexus devices a considerable following.[8]In addition to the Nexus program, Google also soldGoogle Play editionsof OEM devices, which run the "stock" version of Android without the OEM nor carrier modifications.[9]

OEMs that were part of the Nexus program were namelyHTC,Samsung,LG,Motorola,HuaweiandAsus.In late 2016, the Nexus lineup was replaced by theGoogle Pixel,which provides a similar stock Android experience but sold for considerably higher prices, directly competing with flagship smartphones from OEMs. Google stated that they "don't want to close a door completely, but there is no plan right now to do more Nexus devices."[10]In 2017, Google partnered withHMD Globalin making newNokiaphones, as part of theAndroid Oneprogram, which has been considered by some as aspiritual successorto the Nexus.[11][12][13][14]

Devices[edit]

Phones[edit]

Main article:Comparison of Google Nexus smartphones

Nexus One[edit]

Main article:Nexus One
Nexus One

The Nexus One was manufactured byHTCand released in January 2010 as the first Nexus phone. It was released withAndroid 2.1 Eclair,and was updated in May 2010 to be the first phone withAndroid 2.2 Froyo.It was further updated toAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread.It was announced that Google would cease support for the Nexus One, whosegraphics processing unit(GPU) is poor at rendering the new 2D acceleration engine of the UI inAndroid 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.The Nexus S and newer models have hardware designed to handle the new rendering. It was the only Nexus device to have card storage expandability (SD).

  • Display: 3.7 "display with 800×480 pixel resolution
  • CPU: 1 GHzQualcommScorpion
  • Storage: 512 MB (expandable)
  • RAM:512 MB
  • GPU:Adreno 200
  • Camera: 5MPrear camera

Nexus S[edit]

Main article:Nexus S
Nexus S

The Nexus S, manufactured bySamsung,was released in December 2010 to coincide with the release of Android 2.3 Gingerbread. In December 2011 it was updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, with most variations later being updatable to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in July 2012.[15]The device's support was ended after 4.1 Jelly Bean and no longer receives updates from Google.

  • Display: 4.0 "display with 800×480 pixel resolution
  • Chipset: Hummingbird
  • CPU: 1 GHz single-coreARM Cortex-A8
  • Storage: 16 GB (Partitioned: 1 GB internal storage and 15 GB USB storage)
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • GPU:PowerVRSGX540
  • Battery: 1500 mAH (replaceable)

Galaxy Nexus[edit]

Main article:Galaxy Nexus
Galaxy Nexus

The Galaxy Nexus, again manufactured by Samsung, was released in November 2011 (GSM version, US version released on December 15, 2011) to coincide with the release ofAndroid 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.The device support was ended after 4.3 Jelly Bean and no longer receives updates from Google. This device is known inBrazilas Galaxy X due to a trademark on the "Nexus" brand.[16]It is also the last Nexus device to have a removable battery.

Nexus 4[edit]

Main article:Nexus 4
Nexus 4

The Nexus 4 smartphone, also known as the LG Nexus 4 or LG Mako, was released in November 2012 and manufactured byLG.It was the first Android device that usedAndroid 4.2 Jelly Beanupdate version. Nexus 4 is the first Nexus device to havewireless chargingcapabilities. It was updated to Android 4.3 in June 2013 and to Android 4.4 in November 2013. It can run Android 5.1 as of April 2015.[17] The Nexus 4 has the following characteristics:

  • Display: 4.7 "CorningGorilla Glass2, True HD IPS Plus capacitive touchscreen, 768×1280 pixel resolution, 16M colors
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
  • Chipset:Qualcomm SnapdragonAPQ8064
  • Storage: 8 or 16 GB
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • GPU: Adreno 320
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh battery, wireless charging
  • Camera: 8 MP rear camera with 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, and LED flash; 1.3 MP front camera

Nexus 5[edit]

Main article:Nexus 5
Nexus 5

The Nexus 5 smartphone, again manufactured byLG,was scheduled for sale on October 31, 2013 for US$349 at the Google Play store. It was the first device to runAndroid 4.4 KitKat.The Nexus 5 did not receive an official Android 7.0 Nougat update,[18]meaning thatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowis the last officially supported Android version for the device. The Nexus 5 has the following characteristics:[19]

  • Display: 4.95 "CorningGorilla Glass3, IPS LCD touchscreen, 1080×1920 pixel resolution (1080p)
  • Processor: 2.26 GHz Krait 400 quad-core processor on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC
  • Storage: 16 or 32 GB
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • GPU: Adreno 330
  • Battery: 2,300 mAh lithium polymer, wireless charging
  • Cameras: 8 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS); 1.3 MP front camera
  • Connectivity:4GLTE,802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
  • Colors: Black, White, or Red

Nexus 6[edit]

Main article:Nexus 6
Nexus 6

The Nexus 6 is a smartphone developed byMotorola,originally runningAndroid 5.0 Lollipop(upgradeable to Android 7.1.1 Nougat[20]). It was first announced on October 15, 2014 along with the Nexus 9 and the Nexus Player.[21][22]

  • Display: 5.96 "Quad HD AMOLED PenTile (RGBG) display with 1440×2560 pixel resolution (493 ppi)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 - Quad-core 2.7 GHz
  • Modem: Qualcomm MDM9625M
  • Storage: 32 or 64 GB
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • GPU: Adreno 420
  • Battery: 3220 mAh with Turbo Charging technology, non-removable, wired charging
  • Cameras: 13 MP rear camera with f/2.0 lens featuring OIS; 2 MP front camera
  • Speakers: Dual front facing stereo
  • Colors: Midnight Blue and Cloud White

Nexus 5X[edit]

Main article:Nexus 5X
Nexus 5X

The Nexus 5X is a smartphone developed byLGoriginally runningAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow(upgradeable to Android 8.1.0 Oreo[23]). It was first announced on September 29, 2015, along with the Nexus 6P and several other Google devices (such as thePixel Ctablet).[24]

  • Display: 5.2 "FHD LCD display with 1080×1920 pixel resolution (423ppi)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 - Hexa-core 1.8 GHz
  • Storage: 16 or 32 GB
  • RAM: 2 GB LPDDR3
  • GPU: Adreno 418
  • Battery: 2700 mAh with rapid charging, non-removable
  • Cameras: 12.3 MP rear camera with f/2.0 lens and IR laser-assisted autofocus;[25]5 MP front camera with f/2.0 lens
  • Speakers: Single front-facing speaker
  • Colors: Carbon (black), Quartz (white), and Ice (mint)

Nexus 6P[edit]

Main article:Nexus 6P
Nexus 6P

The Nexus 6P is a smartphone developed byHuaweioriginally runningAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow.It was first announced on September 29, 2015 along with the Nexus 5X and several other Google devices (such as the Pixel C tablet).[26]

  • Display: 5.7 "WQHD AMOLED display with 1440×2560 pixel resolution (518ppi)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 - Octa-core 4 × 1.95 GHz, 4 × 1.55 GHz
  • Storage: 32, 64, or 128 GB
  • RAM: 3 GB LPDDR4
  • GPU: Adreno 430
  • Battery: 3450 mAh with rapid charging, non-removable
  • Cameras: 12.3 MP rear camera with f/2.0 lens and IR laser-assisted autofocus;[25]8 MP front camera with f/2.0 lens
  • Speakers: Dual front-facing stereo
  • Colors: Aluminum, Graphite, Frost, or Gold[27][28]

Tablets[edit]

Main article:Comparison of Google Nexus tablets

Nexus 7[edit]

First generation[edit]
Main article:Nexus 7 (2012)
Nexus 7 (2012)

On June 27, 2012, at itsI/O 2012keynote presentation, Google introduced the Nexus 7, a 7-inchtablet computerdeveloped with and manufactured byAsus.Released in July 2012, it was the first device to runAndroid 4.1 Jelly Bean.The latest Android version supported by Google for the device is Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.

  • Display: 7 "display with 1280×800 pixel resolution
  • SoC:NvidiaTegra 3
  • CPU: 1.2 GHz quad-coreCortex-A9
  • Storage: 8, 16, or 32 GB
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • GPU: ULPGeForce
  • Battery: 4325 mAh (non-removable)
Second generation[edit]
Main article:Nexus 7 (2013)
Nexus 7 (2013)

On July 24, 2013, at Google's "Breakfast with Sundar Pichai" press conference,Pichaiintroduced the second generation Nexus 7, again co-developed withAsus.Keeping with Google Nexus tradition, it was simultaneously released with the latest version,Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.It was made available on July 26, 2013 at select retailers and on theGoogle Playstore in the United States.[29]On November 20, 2013, it was available from the Google Play stores in Hong Kong and India. On the same day, the Nexus Wireless Charger was made available in the United States and Canada.[30]In December 2015, Google released Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for the device.[31]The Nexus 7 (2013) will not receive an official Android 7.0 Nougat update,[18]meaning that Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is the last officially supported Android version for the tablet.

  • Display: 7.02 "display with 1920×1200 pixel resolution
  • Chipset:Qualcomm SnapdragonS4Pro
  • CPU: 1.51 GHz quad-coreKrait 300
  • Storage: 16 or 32 GB
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • GPU: 400 MHz quad-coreAdreno320
  • Battery: 3950 mAh (non-removable)

Nexus 10[edit]

Main article:Nexus 10
Nexus 10

The Nexus 10, a 10.1-inch tablet manufactured bySamsung,was revealed in late October 2012 by theExifdata of photos taken by Google executive,Vic Gundotra,[32]along with the leaks of its manual and a comprehensive series of photos. The leaked photos revealed a design similar to theSamsung Galaxy Note 10.1,with a 10.1-inch 2560×1600 display, 16 or 32 GB of storage, Android 4.2, and a dual-core 1.7 GHzExynos5 processor. The Nexus 10 was expected to be unveiled officially during a Google press event on October 29, 2012, but the event was postponed due toHurricane Sandy.[33][34]The Nexus 10 would not receive any official updates beyond Android 5.1.1.

  • Display: 10.1 "Corning Gorilla Glass 2 with 2560×1600 pixel resolution
  • CPU: 1.7 GHz dual-coreCortex-A15
  • Chipset:Samsung Exynos5250
  • Storage: 16 or 32 GB
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • GPU: Mali-T604 MP4

Nexus 9[edit]

Main article:Nexus 9
Nexus 9

The Nexus 9 is an 8.9-inch tablet running Android 5.0 Lollipop, developed in collaboration between Google and HTC. It was first announced on October 15, 2014 along with the Nexus 6 and the Nexus Player.[21]

  • Display: 8.9 "Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with 2048×1536 pixel resolution
  • CPU: 2.3 GHz dual-core 64-bit NvidiaTegra K1"Denver"
  • Chipset: NvidiaTegra K1
  • Storage: 16 or 32 GB
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Dual front-facing speakers featuringHTCBoomSound

Digital media players[edit]

Nexus Q[edit]

Main article:Nexus Q

The Nexus Q is a discontinueddigital media playerthat ran Android and integrated with Google Play, to sell at US$299 in the United States.

After complaints about a lack of features for the price, the Nexus Q was shelved indefinitely; Google said it needed time to make the product "even better".[35]The Nexus Q was unofficially replaced by theChromecast,and further by theNexus Player.

  • Storage: 16 GB
  • RAM: 1 GB

Nexus Player[edit]

Main article:Nexus Player

The Nexus Player is a streaming media player created in collaboration between Google and Asus. It is the first device runningAndroid TV.It was first announced on October 15, 2014 along with the Nexus 6 and the Nexus 9.[21]On May 24, 2016, Google discontinued sales of the Nexus Player.[36]In March 2018, Google confirmed that the Nexus Player would not receive the upcoming version of Android,Android Pie,and that security updates had also ended for the device.[37]

  • 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom processor
  • 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO)
  • HDMIout
  • Remote control (with 2AAA batteries)
  • Gamepad (Purchased separately)[38]

Philip K. Dick estate claim[edit]

Upon the announcement of the first Nexus device, the Nexus One, the estate ofscience fictionauthorPhilip K. Dickclaimed that the Nexus One name capitalized onintellectual propertyfrom Dick's 1968 novelDo Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?and that the choice of name was a direct reference to the Nexus-6 series ofandroidsin the novel.[39]

See also[edit]

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