Nexus 5 is expected to be released in October 2013 and it is also linked with Android's 5th anniversary on the same month. Moreover, Google's Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie is also expected to be announced on the birthday bash of Android OS. Know what makes Nexus 5 different and why you should wait for it.

Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie

Even if HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z Ultra are going to run future Android versions, they are not the first to have. Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie is the upcoming newest major update of the world's most dominant mobile operating system. Nexus 5 has been confirmed to be the first device running the latest Android version. It also means that Nexus 5 is going to be equipped with a set of powerful hardware capable of running future Android updates.

Always Updated First

Nexus 5 is among devices which will receive updates quickly compared to any other Android smartphones. Just like with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, expect new features to arrive first on your phone once Google release it. Aside from Android updates, Nexus 5 will also get firsthand of new apps and updates of services provided by Google.

Pure Android UI

Nexus devices are only using pure Android user interface or so-called Vanilla UI which is a space saver for your internal memory and very light on the RAM. Since it will run Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, Nexus 5 will have the all-new never before seen interface of Android OS, diminishing the necessity to download third-party launchers. If you prefer a clean and a smoother interface, choose the Vanilla flavour of Nexus 5.

Exclusive Features

Google isn't so fancy with exclusive but there are default exclusive features found in every Android version. One example is the "drag notifications down from lock screen" found in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Some devices running default Android UI does not feature it even using the same OS version. Another is the Photo Sphere features by Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and Nexus phones was the first to receive it.

Google Services are the Biggest Bloatware

Bloatware are applications provided by Google and the manufacturer which in case of Samsung it includes all exclusive apps such as S Voice, S Translate and S Health found in Galaxy S4. These are good apps but most of them are not usable in daily use and can take up huge amount of internal storage which supposedly is free for your own personal use. Nexus 5's bloatware is simply from Google.

Rooting is Not an Issue

We expect that Nexus 5 would not have any problems with root access compared to other phones. Some flagship Android smartphones require flashing a rooted firmware to get root access while other simply needs a rooting kit. Since Nexus 4 is currently available on Google Play Store under "off-contract" and "unlocked", expect that on Nexus 5.

Very Customisable

Most Nexus devices are easily customisable and Google does not forbid an owner but don't expect warranty protection after rooting it. Developers easily create custom ROMs for Nexus phones and if you want to restore it back, you can download then flash the stock ROM from Google.

Expanded Availability

Google will make Nexus 5 accessible to most network carriers and territories by using online purchasing such as the Play Store. Usually, Nexus phones are not exclusive to any network since Google boasts the freedom of Android open source characteristics and Nexus 5 carries that mission.

Cheaper Price Compared to Most Smartphones

Top of the phones right now costs from $499 to $599 for off-contract unit which is hardly cheap. Nexus 5 will be sold in different variants depending on its internal storage with lower price compared to other high-end Android phones.

More Secrets to be Revealed

Nexus is still mysterious but there are rumours piling up already of what it will look like and what specifications it entails.

- Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie

- Qualcomm Snapdragon processor

- 2 to 3GB of RAM

- 5" inches of screen display

- LG would likely to be manufacturer

- microSD card support is still unknown but likely "none"

- Possibly patterned with LG Optimus G2