As September approaches, news and rumors about the upcoming Nexus device for the year 2016 are pouring in. One thing among many was confirmed a few days back: HTC is developing Nexus devices. We also heard from Huawei representatives that they are working on a Google Nexus device. Initial reports said two Google Nexus phones are in development under HTC with the code names Marlin and Sailfish. Things start to get confusing here, as Huawei’s general manager for the consumer business group said in his last interview. “We’re doing the Nexus again this year, by the way.” Are we looking at 3 Google Nexus this year? Time will tell.
Talking about HTC, when it comes to hardware and design, HTC is no less than anyone out there. But their software and Sense UI are where HTC is not good. With the stock Android on HTC-developed Nexus phones, I think they are going to be something amazing. HTC recently released HTC 10, which has almost a stock Android UI.
HTC is building a pair of Android N devices for Google internally dubbed M1 and S1 #nexus
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) April 27, 2016
HTC Nexus Sailfish Alleged Specs and Features
They are moving on to the HTC Nexus Sailfish, which is said to be the successor of the Nexus 5X and a middle-tier smartphone of the Nexus series. As the release date of Android N is approaching, HTC Nexus Sailfish’s alleged specs and features are coming to the surface. This latest report is said to be credible and includes specs and features.
HTC Nexus Sailfish is alleged to have 4 GB RAM and a 5-inch 1080p HD display. Its basic model will have 32 GB internal storage space instead of 16 GB and a screen-sharing feature that has yet to be announced.
Following are the other HTC Nexus Sailfish Alleged Specs:
- Android N.
- HTC Manufactured.
- 5″ 1080p display (~440 PPI)
- Quad-core 2.0GHz 64-bit processor (model unknown)
- 4GB RAM
- 2770 mAh battery
- 32GB storage.
- 12MP rear camera, 8MP front (Same like Nexus 5X but improved)
- Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
- USB-C port (bottom)
- Bottom-firing speaker or speakers.
- Top-mounted headphone jack
Some of the features that will be taken from the previous Nexus phone include:
- USB Type-C port
- fingerprint scanner
- Bluetooth 4.2.
- Dual bottom-firing speakers could be possible too.
HTC’s other Nexus device this year is codenamed “Marlin.” We don’t know much about it yet, but our sources report that it will be the successor to the Nexus 6P and will have a larger display screen.
That’s all we know about HTC Nexus Sailfish’s Alleged Specs and features. We will update this post as we hear more about it. If you have news regarding the upcoming Nexus phones, then let us know in the comments. Keep an eye on this post if you want to stay updated regarding Nexus Marlin and Sailfish.
