This year, Nexus 5 will join the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 in the battle of Android smartphones in the world. The successor Nexus 5 will bring new things to carry the legacy left by Nexus 4, boasting advance technology, plain Android UI and unique applications from Google.

There is No Stopping Nexus Line

Google's head of Android Sundar Pichai confirmed the plan of releasing new Nexus-brand of smartphones similar to the last three editions released last year. New goals push Nexus to go forward with new hardware partners, low-price tag, high-end technologies and unlocked phones.

New Android Operating System

Nexus devices are the first to obtain the latest Android OS version and no doubt both Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and Android 5.0 Lime Key Pie will be running the Nexus 5. Combining the latest Android OS and LTE technology, Nexus 5 will blow of Nexus 4 away using a whole-new experience in such as low price.

New Applications

Expect to get the latest application updates from Google when you own the Nexus 5. Android and Google services having future improvements and enhancements are first caught by the Nexus line and owners of these devices are guaranteed to have the best and latest apps.

Versatile Manufacturers

HTC, LG and ASUS are not the only one who can make a Nexus device. Motorola, Samsung and Sony may also be partners by Google to create any members of the Nexus line. As a proof of experience, HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z are all having pure Android UI variants and Google will treat these vanilla devices as if Nexus when receiving Android OS updates.

Expected Features

While the Nexus 5 will sport powerful hardware and the latest Android OS version, there are certain things which are already expected on every Nexus device.

  • Nexus are known to have an on-board storage only. No microSD card slot for owners.
  • High-end features are expected.
  • Beautiful, colourful and HD display are coming on Nexus 5.
  • Solid camera lens and app are certain to any future Nexus device.
  • Fast and powerful processor to keep the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie running smoothly.

Release Date

Nexus 5 is coming this year not in 2014. October and November are the speculated possible dates of its launching together with the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie and the Moto X Phone. It is expected to get a spotlight on demonstrating a whole new user experience with the upcoming Android version.

Price Tag

Every Nexus device sold in the market has a reasonable price compared to Apple and Samsung. Nexus 5 will have a non-contract deal available from independent suppliers, network carriers and Google Play Store. Nexus 4 unlocked was sold at $299 and virtually unheard in the smartphone world in comparison with the iPhone 5 16GB unlocked version costing $650 a piece.

Cheap price, latest Android OS, high-end hardware and constant updates are unique assets only found on Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2 and upcoming members of the Google Nexus line of devices.