Nexus Sailfish Build Prop Details Sheds Light on Specs

[Aquila]

Ok barely a tiny bit of light.

HTC Nexus Sailfish leak reveals 1080p display, MSM8996 chipset - Android Authority

They're saying 5.25" device based on the 420 DPI, but I think that is a DPI claim, not a PPI and that the actual PPI will be 440 or 441, as that's 5.0" on a 1080p screen. I then think they're shrinking the DPI to 420 (rather than the next closest natural value of 480) because on a 1080p AMOLED screen, 480 will look terrible at 5" and 320 is way too little. Information scale optimization. More info in a smaller space.

1080[SUP]2[/SUP]+1920[SUP]2[/SUP]=2202.91[SUP]2[/SUP] and 2202.91/441 = 5.00" when rounded to two decimal places.

The build prop also suggests the MSM8896, which is the Snapdragon 820 - although that's the same number as the 821, which is the MSM8896 Pro (not sure why AA doesn't know that). MSM8996 (820) & MSM8996 Pro (821).

So we're looking at a 5" or 5.25" 1080p AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 820 or 821 with 4GB RAM, 32 GB storage (unsure of other options) and most likely at 2770 mAh battery, 12/8 MP cameras and a rear mounted FPS.

Interestingly enough, the word "HTC" is not in the build prop. For my 6P "Huawei" isthe manufacturer and on the 5X "LGE" is and my 6 "Motorola" is. On this one it says, "ro.product.manufacturer=google". Maybe they're still trying to hide who the OEM partner is?

Here's the full thing:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XkkvQsumYSBnJhrbvXFn-6svbu9VkK_Jnj3HQrIg-Zs/edit?usp=sharing

 

[Premium1]

Doesn't seem like a bad device for those who want a little smaller device.

 

[scuz]

I think I'd prefer this to the 5.5" phone... as long as the battery isnt much worse and the build quality/design is similar (not plastic for smaller/metal for larger)

 

[maxburn]

Please have 64gb or better option. Rest sounds great.

 

[Matty]

Doesn't seem like a bad device for those who want a little smaller device.

I'm always on the lookout for a 5.0" screen, or even down to 4.8" screen. 1080p is a must. Just wish the battery was 3K + but the device (from leaks) looks really good!

A droid a day keeps the Apple away

 

[badelhas]

I'm always on the lookout for a 5.0" screen, or even down to 4.8" screen. 1080p is a must. Just wish the battery was 3K + but the device (from leaks) looks really good!

A droid a day keeps the Apple away

I agree. More than 5 inch is not ergonomic to hold tightly with one hand only, and I have big hands.

 

[Morty2264]

I did hear that the HTC brand will not be visible on the product. Very interesting.

In any case, I'm keeping an eye out on these Nexus/Pixel devices. Miss my Nexus 5 and may jump back to that brand when my contract is up/when my phone breaks.