Nexus 5 Predictions

[judasmachine]

4.7 to 4.9 screen
2GB DDR3 RAM
16GB Storage minimum
Better CPU/GPU
LTE
I like the N4 build quality.
KLP of course.
Front facing stereo speakers would be nice.

 

[guinnkevinr]

I'm baffled. So what is it about the build quality of the Nexus 4 that has you so distraught? I guess I'm in the minority but I think its build quality is exceptional. But then I also thought Sammy's build of the Galaxy Nexus was fine when so many were whining and moaning about build quality of Sammy devices. I think some of you need a good dose of objectivity.

I really like the build quality of the N4. I'd just prefer to have more premium materials.

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[masqueofhastur]

I think a 1080P screen and LTE are a given. That also means a Qualcomm *00 chip (it safe to rule out a Tegra 4i for now). I'd be surprised to see 4GB RAM. I'd expect a new type of sensor that doesn't get used much (like the altimeter).

Everything else would really depend on who makes it. Samsung hasn't pushed Android hardware much in the past couple years. LG hasn't done a great deal either (as much as I like the Nexus 4, that seems to be the extent of it for them). Motorola can also be ruled out, as they've done nothing Nexus worthy since the Droid. HTC seems to be trying really hard to re-invent themselves, so I think they would be good contenders, and Sony is also making a push with some interesting designs and technologies, as well as developer friendliness. HTC's 'ultrapixel' angle is in line with the Galaxy Nexus' camera focusing on shutter lag.



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[masqueofhastur]

I really like the build quality of the N4. I'd just prefer to have more premium materials.

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Err.... what's more premium than glass? Transparent aluminum?

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[Jnorton2724]

They just released the Nexus 4 four months ago...do you really think another Nexus device is going to release soon? I mean...maybe an announcement but nothing released soon. I'd like a Motorola nexus device and I will be buying it.

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[Tall Mike 2145]

Err.... what's more premium than glass? Transparent aluminum?

We've had the recipe for that since... well, let's see. 1986, I think. ;-)

 

[paul-c]

I really like the build quality of the N4. I'd just prefer to have more premium materials.

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The materials are incredible, considering the price. Google isn't going to go all Vertu on their phones, sorry.

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[anon5664829]

- I'd bet aluminum body, but with some innovation to allow wireless charging.

- Obviously a 1080 screen.

- LTE

- Both hardware & software improvements on the image capturing side

- Larger battery

Do you read minds?

 

[TheLibertarian]

Do you read minds?

It happens from time to time...

They just released the Nexus 4 four months ago...do you really think another Nexus device is going to release soon? I mean...maybe an announcement but nothing released soon. I'd like a Motorola nexus device and I will be buying it.

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That's why this a thread of predictions and not speculation on a release date.

 

[guinnkevinr]

Err.... what's more premium than glass? Transparent aluminum?

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The glass is cool, and again, I'm not complaining about the N4. I think it's the best phone out right now. My motivation for this thread is to obtain predictions for the next Nexus based on what 2013 flagship standards are turning out to be.

With that said, I'd like to either come close to or one up the One. I like aluminum. It made the iphone 5 feel like a high end device. Even higher end in materials to me than the N4 but when it comes down between Nexus and iPhone, Nexus is the clear winner. So, my wallet would like to drop cash on a MORE premium of a device on the next round to justify one upping the awesome that is what I'm currently using.

 

[ryanr509]

The only thing I pray for is no glass back and a 3000mah+ battery I would take the same specs as the nexus 4 with a plastic back and a 3500mah battery and I'd buy it.

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[ConTejas]

I would actually vote against having a larger screen. There comes a point when it's not a phone, it's a tablet, and I think that Google and the Google ecosystem would do well to remember that.

Screens from 4.3" - 4.7" (10.9 - 11.9 cm) are really ideal because they give you enough real estate for a phone, but they're not too big for too many people's hands out there. Once you start talking about 5" (12.7 cm) and up, to my mind that's really starting to get too awkward.

Beyond that, I would only look for a few things:
? Higher-capacity battery so folks could go 2.5 - 3 days between charges;
? LTE (of course);
? 32GB and 64GB (maybe even a 128GB) option;
? Edge- or front-facing stereo speakers

I don't know whether Google's use of the EXTfs rules out them *ever* using microSD again, but I'd not mind if they did go back to microSD for storage. Other than that, if the thing is freaking huge enough in terms of capacity, it might not really matter all that much.

Oh, and I would wish that Google would start using PNG as the default image format, not JPG.

I agree with you regarding the overall size of the phone. Most people do not want a "phablet" (although the niche market is rather large). The current size of the Nexus 4 etc is the sweetspot. If you can eliminate bezel and increase the screen size without increasing the overall size of the device, you have a winner. Take the S4, for example. It is SMALLER than the S3 with a 5" screen. Perfect. People can cry all they want about plastics etc, but THAT is some great engineering.

 

[TvTechGuru]

They can keep the same size screen. But please, add LTE, at least a 32GB option, and a bigger battery. Those are my biggest requests. Oh and I'd love to see a Moto Nexus but because of their existing pipeline we won't see one until at least 2014 I'm guessing. (nexus 6)

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[pimpdaddywelfare]

Well the daily rumors are suggesting that the Nexus 5 will have Nikon camera tech inside.... THAT would be very interesting...

My wishlist captures the usual 4 categories.
- Bigger battery
- 32gb + storage space
- Better camera
- Move the damned speaker somewhere useful.

Im probably one of the only people who actually likes the back of the N4, but I havent broken mine YET. I just think the little speckles add a nice flare to the phone.

The usual Renders making their rounds this last week look like a very appealing phone design. However, the rumors suggest front mounted speakers, but this artists concept lacks that feature...

 

[Greg C]

If the rumors are correct and the Nexus 5 has a 5+ inch screen then I guess the Nexus 4 will be my first and last Nexus device. Phablets are not my thing.

 

[Citizen Coyote]

I think there are going to be a lot of disappointed people from this thread come October.