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Google launches Nexus 5X, 6P smartphones in India

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Google launches Nexus phones in India

NEW DELHI: Google India has launched of its latest range of Nexus phones in partnership with  smartphone makers LG and Huawei. Running on its latest version of Android ‘Marshmallow 6.0’, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P offers a  android experience, sweetened by amazing apps and sandwiched by some cutting-edge hardware, available across Nexus devices.

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“India is now the fastest growing smartphone market in the world, and it’s exciting to launch our newest Nexus phones here. We’re looking forward to the Nexus 5X and 6P delivering premium experiences for Indian users, demonstrating what is possible when innovative hardware, thoughtful design, and the latest Android software all come together,” said David Shapiro, Global Director of Chrome and Android Marketing at Google.

The Nexus 5X is manufactured by LG and comes with a 5.2-inch Full HD screen and 2700 mAh battery. At the back is a 12.3MP camera with laser-assisted autofocus while at the front is a 5MP camera. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC with 2GB of RAM.

The Nexus 6P is manufactured by Huawei and is a first full metal-body phone that comes with a larger 5.7-inch WQHD display and 3450 mAh battery. It is powered by a Snapdragon 810 v2.1 SoC and 3GB of RAM. The 6P also has the same 12.3MP rear camera as the 5X but comes with an 8MP front facing camera with HDR+ shooting mode.

Nexus 5X will be priced at Rs 31,900 (for 16GB variant) and Rs 35,900 (32GB), while Nexus 6P will be available at Rs 39,999 (32GB) and Rs 42,999 (64 GB) in India. It's available for pre-orders in India through the company's e-tailing partners Amazon and Flipkart.

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