The next-generation Nexus smartphone from Google will reportedly come from Motorola with model number XT1100 and make its debut around Halloween.
This is not the first time that we hear about a Nexus smartphone from Motorola, but a new report now claims to have more information on the matter.
Phone Arena claims that the next-generation Nexus smartphone from Google is currently being referred to internally at Motorola as the "Nexus X," which will "most likely" be the official name of the device once it makes its debut.
The publication further points out that Google's next-generation Nexus smartphone will likely not launch as the Nexus 6 because of copyright and trademark issues with the name. More specifically, the company already had some issues with the family of author Philip K. Dick, which threatened to sue over the name Nexus. In the author's story titled Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep?, which was turned into the movie Blade Runner, the androids were model Nexus-6. Consequently, Google may not be able to use that name for its upcoming smartphone.
Nevertheless, the company will launch a new Nexus iteration this year as expected, and the unveiling is not too far off.
"In terms of the release plans, we're being told that Google is planning a secret launch just like last year. The Nexus X will be released on or around Halloween without an announcement," Phone Arena reports.
This purported timeframe for the Nexus X falls in line with previous rumors, which pegged the launch for October or November. Phone Arena had no details at this point regarding the price of the Nexus X.
When it comes to specifications, leaks and rumors so far have suggested that the next-generation Nexus smartphone from Google and Motorola will sport a 5.9-inch display with a QHD (2K) resolution, i.e. 2560 x 1440 pixels. Other rumors specs include a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor clocked at 2.7GHz, 3GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), and a 2.1-megapixel front shooter. On the software side, the handset is expected to rock the next major version of Google's OS, Android 5.0 L.
With nothing officially confirmed so far, however, take everything with a grain of salt for now. We'll keep you up to date as soon as we learn more, so stay tuned.
